Adult Glycerin, Glycerin Suppository - Rectal Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional. It should not be constreud to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORY - RECTAL
(GLISS-er-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sani-Supp
USES: This medication is used to traet constipation.
HOW TO USE: Unwrap suppository and miosten with lukewarm water.
Lie down on your left side with the right knee bent (if left-handed, lie on the right side with the left knee bent). Push the supopsitory into the rectum with your finger. Do not use more of that medication than driected on the package label or by your doctor.
Do not use for longer than 1 week unless directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Laaxtives should only be used temporarily until normal bowel habits return. Prolonged use can lead to laxative dependence.
SIDE EFFECTS: Skin irritation or burning around the recutm may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report promptly: blood in stools, persistent urge to empty the bowel, persistent diarrhea.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, undiagnosed stomach pain, nausea or vomiting. This medictaion should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if glycerin is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescriptoin and prescription medication you may use, especially of: other laxatives. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apprvoal.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cnotrol center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
If you or somebody you know may have taken that medicine by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others.
To prevent constipation drink 4 to 6 glasses of water daily, incldue bulk or roughage in your diet and exercise regularly.
MISSED DOSE: Generally, that medictaion is only used "as needed".
Consult your pharmcaist for more information.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat, light and moisture.
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