Label: GLYCERIN suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated December 23, 2009

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Glycerin, USP 80.7%

  • PURPOSE

    Laxative

  • USE

    For relief of occasional constipation

  • WARNINGS

    For rectal use only. May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

    Do not use

    • more than one per day
    • for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
    • laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
    • if seal under product lid is damaged, missing or broken.

    Ask a doctor

    • before use if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks
    • if you are pregnant or nursing a baby




    Stop use and ask a doctor

    if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using a laxative. This 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

    • Children 2 - 6 years of age: carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum
    • Do not use more than once per day
    • Generally produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour
    • Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor.
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION


  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • Store container tightly closed
    • Store at room temperature: 15°- 30° C (59° - 86° F). Do not exceed 30° C (86° F).
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    sodium stearate, purified water
  • QUESTIONS


  • PACKAGE LABEL

    NDC 41250-404-12

    meijer

    children's
    Glycerin
    Suppositories

    laxative

    For fast, gentle relief of
    occasional constipation

    Compare to Fleet®
    active ingredient*

    Meijer Pharmacist Recommended

    12 Suppositories

    DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC.
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

    *This product is not manufactured or
    distributed by C.B.Fleet co., owner of
    the registered trademark Fleet®.

    USE ONLY IF PRINTED
    INNER SEAL IS NOT
    BROKEN OR MISSING

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GLYCERIN 
    glycerin suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41250-404
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) (glycerin - UNII:PDC6A3C0OX) glycerin1.3 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    sodium stearate (UNII: QU7E2XA9TG)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41250-404-1212 in 1 JAR
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33402/01/2006
    Labeler - Meijer Distribution Inc (006959555)
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