GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES FOR ADULTS

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

GLYCEROL

Available from:

REKAH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY LTD, ISRAEL

ATC code:

A06AX

Pharmaceutical form:

SUPPOSITORIES

Composition:

GLYCEROL 2.16 G

Administration route:

RECTAL

Prescription type:

Not required

Manufactured by:

REKAH PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY LTD, ISRAEL

Therapeutic group:

OTHER LAXATIVES

Therapeutic indications:

For relief of constipation.

Authorization date:

2023-01-31

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT ACCORDING TO
PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS (PREPARATIONS)- 1986
This medicine can be sold without a physician’s prescription
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES FOR ADULTS
The active ingredient and its quantity:
Each suppository contains: Glycerin 2.16 g.
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN
The active ingredient and its quantity:
Each suppository contains: Glycerin 1.104 g.
For the list of inactive ingredients, please see section 6
“Additional information”.
READ THIS ENTIRE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE.
This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you
have any further questions, ask the doctor or pharmacist.
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES FOR ADULTS- This medicine is not usually
intended for children and infants under 6 years of age.
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES FOR CHILDREN- This medicine should not be used
in children under two years of age without a doctor’s instruction.
Take this medicine according to the instructions detailed in section 3
“How to use this medicine?” in this leaflet.
Consult the pharmacist if you need additional information.
Refer to a doctor if the symptoms of your illness get worse or if they
do not improve after 7 days.
1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR?
The medicine is intended for the relief of constipation.
THERAPEUTIC GROUP: Laxative.
2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE
DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE:
• If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient
(Glycerin) or to any of the other ingredients this medicine contains
(see section 6 “Additional information”).
• If bowel movements have not appeared for one or two days only
(also see in section 2 “Special warnings regarding the use of this
medicine”).
• In case of heart failure.
•
In case of unexplained rectal bleeding and in case of intestinal
obstruction or chronic bowel dysfunction.
• In case of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
• In case of appendicitis signs.
SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING THE USE OF THIS MEDICINE:
• Caution! Prolonged use may cause dependency on laxative