Glycerol 2g suppositories

País: Reino Unido

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Ingredientes activos:

Glycerol

Disponible desde:

DE Pharmaceuticals

Código ATC:

A06AX01

Designación común internacional (DCI):

Glycerol

Dosis:

1400mg

formulario farmacéutico:

Suppository

Vía de administración:

Rectal

clase:

No Controlled Drug Status

tipo de receta:

Valid as a prescribable product

Resumen del producto:

BNF: 01060200

Información para el usuario

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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 YOUR
CHILD:
• suffers from a blocked bowel or an
abdominal problem for which you have not
obtained a medical opinion
• is 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 your child is diabetic you should speak
to your doctor before using Glycerol
Suppositories as they may interfere with levels
of sugar in their body.
It is not recommended that you use Glycerol
Suppositories for long periods of time.
If your child needs 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 in

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GLYCEROL 2G SUPPOSITORIES
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 09-Dec-2014 | 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 2g Suppositories
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each suppository contains 1400mg Glycerol
For full list of excipients, see 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Amber coloured suppository, of nominal weight 2g 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
Children
One 2g suppository, to aid insertion the suppository tip should be
moistened with water before use.
4.3 Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the
excipients.
• The product is contraindicated if there is intestinal obstruction
or blockage.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
The product is intended for occasional use only. Prolonge