Label: CVS PHARMACY GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES LAXATIVE- glycerin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated February 10, 2012

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  • Active Ingredient (in each 5.4 mL average delivered dose)

    Glycerin 5.4 g.................Hyperosmotic Laxative

  • Use

    For relief of occasional constipation

  • Warnings

    For rectal use only

    May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation

  • Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have

    • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
    • already used a laxative for more than 1 week 
  • Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have

    • rectal bleeding
    • no bowel movement after use of a laxative
    These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
  • Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

    Single daily dosage

    adults and children 6 years and over
    1 suppository or as directed by a doctor
    children 2 to under 6 years
    use CVS pharmacy Children's Liquid Glycerin Suppositories
    children under 2 years
    consult a doctor

    Left-side position. Lie on left side with knees bent and arms resting comfortably.
    Knee-chest position. Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably.
    Administering the laxative: CAUTION: REMOVE GREEN PROTECTIVE COVER BEFORE INSERTING. Hold unit upright, grasping bulb of unit with fingers. Grasp green protective cover with other hand, twist one revolution and pull green cover off and discard. With steady pressure, insert tip into rectum with a slight side-to side movement, with tip pointing toward navel.
    Do not force the applicator tip into the rectum, as this can cause injury. Insertion may be easier if person receiving suppository bears down as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus. Squeeze the bulb until nearly all liquid is expelled. While continuing to squeeze the bulb, remove the tip from the rectum and discard unit. It is not necessary to empty unit completely. The unit contains more than the amount of liquid needed for effective use. A small amount of liquid will remain in the unit after squeezing.

  • Other Information

    • this product generally produces a bowel movement within 15 minutes to 1 hour
    • Tamper Evident: If the bottle is open do not use
  • Inactive Ingredients

    edetate disodium, purified water

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-877-545-3635

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS PHARMACY GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES  LAXATIVE
    glycerin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-009
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) (Glycerin - UNII:PDC6A3C0OX) Glycerin5.4 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-009-044 in 1 CARTON
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33406/03/2002
    Labeler - CVS PHARMACY, INC. (062312574)