GLYCERIN (RECTAL)
(GLISS er in) Brand: Colace Glycerin Suppositories, Fleet Babylax, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric, Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Power, Pedia-Lax Liquid, Sani-Supp
What is the most significant information I must know about glycerin rectal?
• Till using glycerin rectal, speak your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, rectal bleeding, a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer, toxic megacolon, or if you have used other laxative for longer than 1 week.
• Do not take glycerin rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
• Call your doctor if this medicine does not reason you to have a bowel movement within 1 hour after use.
• Do not use glycerin rectal more than once in a 24-hour period. Do not use another laxatives in combination with glycerin rectal unless your doctor has told you to.
• Stop using glycerin rectal and call your doctor at once if you have severe stomach pain or cramping, bloody diarrhea, or severe rectal pain, bleeding, or irritation.
What is glycerin rectal?
• Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative. It works by causing the intestines to keep more water, which softens the stool.
• Glycerin rectal is used to treat constipation or to cleanse the bowel till a rectal exam or another intestinal procedure.
• Glycerin rectal may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my health care provider till using glycerin rectal?
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to glycerin.
• If you have determined conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use this medicine. Till using glycerin rectal, speak your doctor if you have:
· nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
· rectal bleeding;
· a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer;
· intestinal blockage;
· ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon; or
· if you have used other laxative for longer than 1 week.
• It is not known whether glycerin rectal is deleterious to an unborn child when used during pregnancy. Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Do not use this medicine in a baby younger than 2 years old. Search your doctor's advice when using glycerin rectal in a baby who is 2 to 5 years old.
How must I use glycerin rectal?
• Do not take glycerin rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not use glycerin rectal more than once in a 24-hour period.
• This medicine comes with patient instructions for using either the rectal suppository or the rectal enema. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Try to empty your bowel and bladder just till using the glycerin suppository or enema.
• Remove the outer wrapper from the rectal suppository before inserting it. Avoid handling the suppository too long or it will melt in your hands.
• You may wet the suppository first with a little amount of water to create it easier to insert. Gently insert the suppository into the rectum, pointed tip first. The suppository will begin to melt once inserted and you must feel few or no discomfort while holding it in.
• You must have a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes after using the suppository.
• To use the rectal enema or liquid suppository, remove the protective cap and gently insert the tip of the applicator or bulb syringe into the rectum. Do not force the applicator into the rectum or injury could result. Slowly squeeze the bottle to seat the medication into the rectum. You do not need to empty the bottle completely and there may be a little amount of liquid left in the bottle after use.
• For excellent results after using glycerin rectal, remain lying down before you feel the urge to have a bowel movement.
• Call your doctor if this medicine does not reason you to have a bowel movement within 1 hour after use.
• Store the rectal enema at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Store the rectal suppositories at cold room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not refrigerate them unless directed on the medication label.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since this medicine is generally given only once as needed, you will not be on a dosing schedule. Do not use glycerin rectal more than once in a 24-hour period.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• If you use glycerin rectal as directed on the medication label, an overdose is not likely to occur.
What must I avoid while using glycerin rectal?
• Avoid using another laxatives in combination with glycerin rectal unless your doctor has told you to.
What are the possible side effects of glycerin rectal?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using glycerin rectal and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· severe stomach pain or cramping
· bloody diarrhea; or
· severe rectal pain, bleeding, or irritation.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· diarrhea;
· nausea or stomach discomfort; or
· mild rectal pain or burning.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect glycerin rectal?
• There may be another drugs that can interact with glycerin rectal. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about glycerin rectal.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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