Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Glycerin, USP 2 grams

Purpose

Active ingredient (in each suppository) ...............Purpose
Glycerin, USP 2 grams ...................................... Laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour

Warnings

For rectal use only

Do not use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

When using this product

you may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

adults and children 6 years of age and over : insert 1 suppository well into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes; it need not melt to produce laxative action. Do not exceed 1 suppository daily or as directed by a doctor.

children 2 to under 6 years: use Child Suppositories

children under 2 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• keep tightly closed • avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients:

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid