Glycerin, rectal 2,11g 10 pcs.

Pharmacodynamics Laxative, softens and lubricates hardened fecal masses, facilitates their passage through the large intestine, has an irritating effect on the intestinal mucosa, reflexively stimulating intestinal motility. Pharmacokinetics It is practically not absorbed by rectal administration.

Indications

Constipation
Constipation (including in pregnancy and lactation).

Prevention of constipation in patients who cannot strain when defecating: painful thrombosed hemorrhoids, anal fissures or perianal abscess, anorectal stenosis, after myocardial infarction.

Active ingredient

Glycerol

Composition

Contents per suppository Active substance: glycerol (glycerin) – 1.24 g or 2.11 g; excipients: macrogol 400, stearic acid 95, sodium carbonate decahydrate.

How to take, the dosage

Symptomatic treatment of constipation of various etiologies, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prevention of constipation in patients who cannot strain when defecating.

Special Instructions

Systematic administration is not recommended.

Treatment is discontinued after restoration of normal intestinal peristalsis.

Do not smear suppositories with liquid or solid oils.

Synopsis

The suppositories are torpedo-shaped, transparent or translucent, almost colorless or with a yellowish-brownish color, with a smeared surface, hygroscopic. The presence of a funnel-shaped depression with few air bubbles is allowed.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to components of the drug, intestinal obstruction, acute hemorrhoids, inflammatory diseases and tumors of the rectum, undiagnosed abdominal pain.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, local reactions (itching and burning of the skin).

With prolonged use – weakening of the physiological process of defecation.

Similarities

Glicelax