Label: GLYCERIN- glycerin suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 19, 2018

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  • Active ingredient (in each suppository)

    Glycerin 2.1 g

  • Purpose

    Laxative

  • Uses

    • for relief of occasional constipation
    • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
  • Warnings

    For rectal use only

    May cause rectal discomfort of 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 two weeks
    • already used a laxative for more 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

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

    children 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

  • Glycerin Suppositories

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

    Glycerin Suppositories, 30 & 60 ct per case

    Distributed by:

    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. 

    MIAMI, FL 33179

    60ct

    30ct

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GLYCERIN  
    glycerin suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17856-0221(NDC:46122-221)
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) (GLYCERIN - UNII:PDC6A3C0OX) GLYCERIN2.1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:17856-0221-230 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE12/19/2018
    11 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:17856-0221-160 in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE12/19/2018
    21 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33412/19/2018
    Labeler - ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. (047437707)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.047437707repack(17856-0221) , relabel(17856-0221)
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