Glycerol 4g suppositories

Kraj: Wielka Brytania

Język: angielski

Źródło: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Składnik aktywny:

Glycerol

Dostępny od:

Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

Kod ATC:

A06AX01

INN (International Nazwa):

Glycerol

Dawkowanie:

2800mg

Forma farmaceutyczna:

Suppository

Droga podania:

Rectal

Klasa:

No Controlled Drug Status

Typ recepty:

Valid as a prescribable product

Podsumowanie produktu:

BNF: 01060200

Ulotka dla pacjenta

5764-C
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.
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE
YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
Always use this medicine exactly as described
in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist
have told you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it
again.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
See section 4.
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
D05764
GLYCEROL 4G SUPPOSITORIES
Glycerol
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 plann

Charakterystyka produktu

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