Description
Glycerol belongs to a group of medicines called laxatives. A laxative is a medicine which
is used for the treatment of constipation. Glycerol Suppositories act as a stimulant laxative for short term treatment of constipation and
for emptying the bowels.
Glycerine suppositories are rectal medicines use to treat acute constipation Prevent haemorrhoids and alleviate the pains associated with excessively hardened stools. These suppositories can be used for adult conditions. Aids smooth bowel movement without straining.
Do not use if you are allergic to any of the painkillers or ingredients or NSAIDs. Do not use on children. Consult your pharmacist before use if you have any concerns or are pregnant, asthmatic, breast feeding or on any other medication.
How to use:
- Wash hands before opening individual packaging. If the suppository is too soft, it may
be chilled in the refrigerator or under cold running water before unwrapping
- To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations then peel it
from the plastic wrapping by grasping the two halves of the wrapping at the tip of the
suppository and pulling them gently apart. The tip should be moistened with a little
cold water to aid insertion
- Lie on your left side (if you are right handed) and draw your knees up towards your
chest, with the right leg drawn up more than the left.
- Using your index finger or middle finger, whichever you find easier, gently push the
suppository into the rectum. The suppository is shaped for rectal insertion, ensure the
tip of the suppository is inserted first.
- The suppository should be inserted as far as possible, pushing the end of the
suppository sideways to ensure contact with the wall of the bowel.
- Lower your legs to a comfortable position to help you to hold the suppository in place.
- Retain the suppository in place for at least 15 to 20 minutes if possible. If you feel the
suppository must come out immediately, it has not been inserted high enough.
- You may feel an immediate urge to go to the toilet. Try to ignore this as the
suppository will not work for at least 15 minutes. Please note it is not necessary for the
whole suppository to melt to get results.
Glycerol Suppositories should not be swallowed.
Adults, the elderly and children of 12 years and over: One suppository
Children under 12 and infants: Not recommended
As with all laxatives, the suppositories should not be used on a continuous daily basis for long
periods. If you need laxatives every day you should see your doctor
