Glycerol 4g suppositories

Pajjiż: Ingilterra

Lingwa: Ingliż

Sors: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Ingredjent attiv:

Glycerol

Disponibbli minn:

Teva UK Ltd

Kodiċi ATC:

A06AX01

INN (Isem Internazzjonali):

Glycerol

Dożaġġ:

2800mg

Għamla farmaċewtika:

Suppository

Rotta amministrattiva:

Rectal

Klassi:

No Controlled Drug Status

Tip ta 'preskrizzjoni:

Valid as a prescribable product

Sommarju tal-prodott:

BNF: 01060200

Fuljett ta 'informazzjoni

100MM MEASUREMENT VERIFICATION BAR
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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

Karatteristiċi tal-prodott

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
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 or
blockage.
4.4
SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
The product is intended for occasional use only. Prolonged or
excessive use of the
product is not recommended as this may cause diarrhoea. Use of this
product may
interfere with glucose control in diabetic patients. If symptoms
persist consult a
doctor.
4.5.
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF
INTERACTION
None stated.
4.6.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
No evidence of harmful affects available. However, best avoided during
the
first trimester of pregnancy. May be used during breast feeding.
4.7.
EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES
None stated
4.8
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Use of the product may occasionally cause abdominal cramps. Glycerol
can cause
irritation when given rectally.
4.9.
OVERDOSE
Overdosage
via
rectal
route
is
unlikely.
However,
if
ingested
treat
symptomatically.
5
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1
PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
ATC code A06AX01
Glycerol is commonly classified as an osmotic laxative but may act
additionally or
alternatively by promoting peristalsis and evacuation of the lower
bowel by virtue o