Glycerol 4g suppositories

Land: Vereinigtes Königreich

Sprache: Englisch

Quelle: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Wirkstoff:

Glycerol

Verfügbar ab:

Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd

ATC-Code:

A06AX01

INN (Internationale Bezeichnung):

Glycerol

Dosierung:

2800mg

Darreichungsform:

Suppository

Verabreichungsweg:

Rectal

Klasse:

No Controlled Drug Status

Verschreibungstyp:

Valid as a prescribable product

Produktbesonderheiten:

BNF: 01060200

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WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Glycerol Suppositories are and what
they are used for
2.
What you need to know before you use
Glycerol Suppositories
3.
How to use Glycerol Suppositories
4.
Possible side effects
5. How to store Glycerol Suppositories
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES ARE
AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Glycerol belongs to a group of medicines
called laxatives. A laxative is a medicine
which is used for the occasional treatment of
constipation.
Glycerol Suppositories act as a stimulant
laxative for short term treatment of
constipation and for emptying the bowels
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE
YOU USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES
DO NOT USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES IF:
• you suffer from a blocked bowel or an
abdominal problem for which you have not
obtained a medical opinion
• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to glycerol or
any of the other ingredients of this medicine
(listed in section 6).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using
Glycerol Suppositories
If you are diabetic you should speak to your
doctor before using Glycerol Suppositories as
they may interfere with levels of sugar in your
body.
It is not recommended that you use Glycerol
Suppositories for long periods of time.
If you need laxatives every day you should see
your doctor.
PREGNANCY, BREAST-FEEDING AND FERTILITY
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think
you may be pregnant or are planning to have a
baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before using this medicine.
Glycerol Suppositories should be avoided in
the first three months of pregnancy. Glycerol
Suppositories can be used during
breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before taking any medication.
3. HOW TO USE GLYCEROL
SUPPOSITORIES
Always use this medicine exactly as described
in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist
has told you. Check with your doctor or
pharmacist if you are not sure.
1. Wash hands before opening individual
packaging

Fachinformation

OBJECT 1
GLYCEROL 4G SUPPOSITORIES
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 02-Jan-2015 | Martindale
Pharma
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1. Name of the medicinal product
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2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
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3. Pharmaceutical form
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4. Clinical particulars
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4.1 Therapeutic indications
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4.2 Posology and method of administration
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4.3 Contraindications
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4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
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4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
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4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
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4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
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4.8 Undesirable effects
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4.9 Overdose
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5. Pharmacological properties
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5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
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5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
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5.3 Preclinical safety data
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6. Pharmaceutical particulars
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6.1 List of excipients
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6.2 Incompatibilities
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6.3 Shelf life
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6.4 Special precautions for storage
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6.5 Nature and contents of container
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6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling
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7. Marketing authorisation holder
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8. Marketing authorisation number(s)
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9. Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation
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10. Date of revision of the text
1. Name of the medicinal product
Glycerol 4g Suppositories
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each suppository contains 2800mg Glycerol
For full list of excipients , see 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Amber coloured suppository, of nominal weight 4g intended for rectal
administration.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For occasional use as a stimulant laxative for the treatment of
constipation.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
For rectal use.
Adults and the elderly
One 4g suppository, to aid insertion the suppository tip should be
moistened with water before use. No
reduction in adult dosage is necessary for elderly patients.
Infants and Children
Not recommended
4.3 Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.
• The product is contraindicated if there is intestinal obstruction