Label: GLYCERIN suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 8, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each suppository)

    Glycerin 2g

  • Purpose

    Laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occassional constipation
    • this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
  • 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 formore than 1 week

    Stop use and consult a doctor if you have

    • rectal bleeding
    • no bowel movement after using this product

    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.

  • Directions-single daily dosage

    adult and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor

    chidren 2 to under 6 years - use Child Suppositories

    Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

  • Other information

    • Store container tightly closed.
    • Keep away from excessive heat.
  • Inactive ingredients

    purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-492-5988

  • Label

    The product package shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

    Adult Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count

    Distributed by

    Liberty Procurement Inc.

    650 Liberty Ave.

    Union, NJ 07083 USA

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GLYCERIN 
    glycerin suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:52316-720
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) (GLYCERIN - UNII:PDC6A3C0OX) GLYCERIN2 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:52316-720-5150 in 1 JAR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/01/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00708/01/2017
    Labeler - DSC Laboratories Inc. (097807374)
    Registrant - DSC Laboratories Inc. (097807374)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    DSC Laboratories Inc.097807374manufacture(52316-720)