Glycerin (rectal)
Generic name: glycerin (rectal) [ GLISS-er-in ]
Brand names: Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric, Pedia-Lax Liquid, Sani-Supp, Osmoglyn,
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Dosage forms: rectal enema (infant); rectal suppository (adult; infant; pediatric)
Drug class:Laxatives
What is glycerin rectal?
Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative. It works by causing the intestines to hold more water, which softens the stool.
Glycerin rectal is used to treat occasional constipation or to cleanse the bowel before a rectal exam or other intestinal procedure.
Glycerin rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use glycerin if you are allergic to glycerin.
To make sure glycerin rectal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer;
ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon; or
if you have used another laxative for longer than 1 week.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glycerin rectal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether glycerin rectal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
When using this medication in any child, use only the forms that are specially made for children. Certain brands of glycerin rectal should not be used in children.
Do not use glycerin rectal in a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.
