Land: Irland
Språk: engelsk
Kilde: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
Glycerol
Ethypharm
A06AX; A06AX01
Glycerol
4 gram(s)
Suppository
Other drugs for constipation; glycerol
Marketed
1991-10-18
IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Glycerol Suppositories are and what they are used for. 2. Before you use Glycerol Suppositories. 3. How to use Glycerol Suppositories. 4. Possible side effects. 5. How to store Glycerol Suppositories. 6. Further 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 treatment of constipation. Glycerol Suppositories act as a stimulant laxative for short term treatment of constipation and for emptying the bowels. 2. 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 Glycerol Suppositories, listed in section 6 of this leaflet. TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES. TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF: • you are diabetic If any of the above applies to you or your child, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. 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 AND BREAST-FEEDING Glycerol Suppositories should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication. 3. HOW TO USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES Always use Glycerol Suppositories exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 1. Wash hands before opening individual packaging. If the suppository is too soft, it may be chilled in the refrigerator or under cold running water before unwrapping 2. To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations then peel it from the plastic wrapping by grasping the two halves of the wrapping at the tip of the suppository and pulling them gently apart. The tip should be moistened with a little cold water to aid insertion 3. Lie o Les hele dokumentet
Health Products Regulatory Authority 11 June 2019 CRN008YGJ Page 1 of 3 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Glycerol Suppositories BP for Adults 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each suppository contains 2.8 grams of glycerol (equivalent to 70 % w/w). For full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Suppository. Amber-coloured suppository, of nominal weight 4 g. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For occasional use as astimulant laxative used for the treatment of constipation. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Suppositories for rectal insertion. Adults, the elderly and children of 12 years and over One suppository, to aid insertion the suppository tip should be moistened with water before use. Children under 12 and infants Not recommended. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS 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 use is not recommended. Use of this product may interfere with glucose control in diabetic patients. If symptoms persist consult a doctor. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTIONS None stated. 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION No evidence of harmful affects available. However, best avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES None stated. 4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS Health Products Regulatory Authority 11 June 2019 CRN008YGJ Page 2 of 3 Use of the product may occasionally cause abdominal cramps. 4.9 OVERDOSE Overdosage via rectal route is unlikely. However, if ingested treat symptomatically. 5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES Glycerol is an osmotic dehydrating agent with hygroscopic and lubricating properties. Glycerol acts by promoting peristalsis and evacuation of the lower bowel by virtue of a mild irritant effect. 5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES Glycerol is readily absorbed fro Les hele dokumentet