Glycerol Other names: Glycerin

Chemical formula: C₃H₈O₃ Molecular mass: 92.094 g/mol PubChem compound: 753

Therapeutic indications

Glycerol is indicated for:

Constipation

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the relief of occasional constipation.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

2.4 g

Constipation

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

For the relief of occasional constipation.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

1.2-2.4 g

Constipation

Population group: only infants (40 days - 1 year old)

For the relief of occasional constipation.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

0.6 g

Dry skin

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

30-40 ml in 3-4 divided doses daily

Dry skin

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

For the symptomatic relief of dry skin conditions.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

7.5-20 ml in 3-4 divided doses daily

Cough, soreness of the throat

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the symptomatic relief of coughs and soreness of the throat.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

30-40 ml in 3-4 divided doses daily

Cough, soreness of the throat

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

For the symptomatic relief of coughs and soreness of the throat.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

7.5-20 ml in 3-4 divided doses daily

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