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Constipation: Relief of occasional constipation.
Mouth/throat irritation: Temporary relief of minor discomfort and protection of irritated areas in sore mouth and sore throat.
Constipation: Rectal: One adult suppository once daily as needed or as directed
Mouth/throat irritation: Oral: Apply a one-inch strip directly to tongue and oral cavity as needed
Refer to adult dosing.
Constipation: Rectal:
Children 2 to <6 years: One pediatric suppository once daily as needed or as directed
Children ≥6 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
Mouth/throat irritation: Oral: Children ≥2 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
Oral: Apply gel to tongue and around inside and outside of tooth and gum surfaces; do not rinse out.
Rectal: Insert suppository high in the rectum and retain ~15 minutes; suppository does not need to melt to produce response
Store at room temperature; protect rectal products from heat.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Enema, Rectal:
Fleet Liquid Glycerin Supp: 5.4 g/dose (7.5 mL)
Suppository, Rectal:
Glycerin (Adult): 2 g (12 ea, 24 ea, 25 ea, 50 ea); 2.1 g (12 ea [DSC], 25 ea, 50 ea [DSC], 100 ea [DSC])
Glycerin (Infants & Children): 1 g (12 ea, 25 ea)
Glycerin (Pediatric): 1.2 g (12 ea [DSC], 25 ea [DSC])
Pedia-Lax: 1 g (12 ea); 2.8 g (4 mL) [contains edetate disodium]
Sani-Supp Adult: 2 g (10 ea, 25 ea)
Sani-Supp Pediatric: 1.2 g (10 ea, 25 ea)
There are no known significant interactions.
Frequency not defined.
Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, rectal irritation, tenesmus
Dosage forms specific issues:
- Oral products: For use as an oral demulcent; do not swallow excessive amounts.
- Rectal products: May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.
Glycerin suppositories are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy (Cullen, 2007; Wald, 2003).
Osmotic dehydrating agent which increases osmotic pressure; draws fluid into colon and thus stimulates evacuation
Rectal: Poorly absorbed
Constipation: Suppository: 15 to 30 minutes
- Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)
- Patient may experience nausea, abdominal cramps, flatulence, diarrhea, burning, or rectal irritation. Have patient report immediately to prescriber severe abdominal pain, rectal pain, or rectal bleeding (HCAHPS).
- Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.
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