Glycerin suppositories

For most nonhospitalized persons with acute constipation, the infrequent use (less than every few weeks) of most laxative products is acceptable however, before more potent laxative or cathartics are used, relatively simple measures may be tried. For example, acute constipation may be relieved by the use of a tap-water enema or a glycerin suppository if neither is effective, the use of oral sorbitol, low doses of bisacodyl or senna, or saline laxatives (e.g., milk of magnesia) may provide relief. 

In the hospitalized patient without GI disease, constipation may be related to the use of general anesthesia and/or opiate substances. Most orally or rectally administered laxatives may be used. For prompt initiation of a bowel movement, a tap-water enema or glycerin suppository is recommended, or milk of magnesia. 

Children Physical manipulation of a glycerin suppository in infants often initiates defecation hence, adverse effects are minimal. Do not administer enemas to children younger than 2 years of age. 

Glycerin Suppository Lactulose (Constulose, Generlac, Enulose, others)... 

Glycerin Suppository [Laxative] Uses Constipation Action Hyperosmolar laxative Dose Adults. 1 adult supp PR PRN Feds. 1 infant supp PR daily-bid PRN Caution [C, ] Disp Supp SE D Interactions T Effects W/ diuretics EMS Monitor ECG and BP for signs of hypovolemia and electrolyte disturbances d/t D OD Unlikely but may cause severe D and dehydration symptomatic and supportive... 

OTC Bausch Lomb Computer Eye Drops, Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories for Adults, Fleet Maximum-Strength Glycerin Suppositories, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories for Adults, Glyrol, Sani-Supp Chemical Class Trihydric alcohol... 

Rectal Solution 5.6g (Fleet Liquid Glycerin Suppositories). 

Urine is obtained using standard techniques including sterile midstream catch or catheterization. In infants, urine specimens obtained by placing a bag in the genitourinary region is undesirable due to contamination of glycerol from ointment and glycerin suppositories, unless the perineum is washed and rinsed well and no suppositories have been used recently [2, 5]. 

Rectal liquid 4 mL per applicator Glycerin suppository (generic, Sani-Supp)... 

Surface-active agents that become emulsified with the stool produce softer feces and ease passage. These include docusate sodium, mineral oil and glycerin suppositories. 

Hyperosmotic Lactulose Glycerin Glycerin suppository/ lactulose enema 0.25-1 Lactulose oral 24-48 Osmotic effect retains fluid in the colon and increases colonic peristalsis. Use when not responsive to stool softeners or stimulants. Titrate to number of stools per day. 

Stearic acid is used as the hardening agent in glycerin suppositories. 

For acute constipation in most age groups, a tap-water enema or glycerin suppository may be helpful. Occasional use of milk of magnesia or an anthraquinone laxative in low doses is justified as well. 

Urine glycerol can be elevated from glycerol-containing emolients applied to perineum or glycerin suppositories contaminating bagged urine specimens... 

Glycerol (u) None Random or 24 h Keep cool or frozen Contamination by emolients or glycerin suppository... 

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