GLYCERIN Suppository Ref.[8626] Active ingredients: Glycerol

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2015  Publisher: L.C.M. LTD., Linthwaite laboratories, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 5QH

Therapeutic indications

For the relief of occasional constipation.

Posology and method of administration

Rectal.

Recommended doses and dosage schedules

One suppository as required.

The suppository should be dipped in water before insertion.

The suppositories are defined as adult size, therefore there is no children’s use recommendation.

They are suitable for use by the elderly, dose and dosage schedule as above.

Overdose

Glycerol has a mildly laxative action, however, if the product is accidentally swallowed it is unlikely to cause such effects and it is unlikely that active measures will be needed. Accidental ingestion of a large number of suppositories may cause headache, nausea and vomiting less frequently diarrhoea, thirst, dizziness, mental confusion and cardiac arrhythmias can occur.

Shelf life

PVC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton: 18 months.

PVC/PVDC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton: 36 months.

Special precautions for storage

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Nature and contents of container

12’s: Sealed, PVC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton.

12’s: Sealed, PVC/PVDC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton.

24’s: 2 × 12 sealed, PVC/PVDC/PE laminates inside a cardboard carton.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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