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Glycerol

3licensed products
1 monograph
Suppository, Enema

Health Canada Monographs

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Hyperosmotic Laxatives
Rectal (US FDA 2023)

Approved Health Claims

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  • For relief of occasional constipation and/or irregularity
  • Laxative
  • Promotes evacuation of the lower bowel

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen (US FDA 2021).
cautionASk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician promptly in case of bleeding (US FDA 2021).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience rectal discomfort or a burning sensation (US FDA 2023).
contraindicationDo not use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting (US FDA 2023).

Alternative Names

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D-Glucitol(common)D-Sorbitol(common)Glycerin(common)Glycerine(common)Glycerol(common)Sorbitol(common)1,2,3-PropanetriolD-GlucitolD-Sorbitol

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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80 % (v/v)1 licensed products
1440 mg1 licensed products
2100 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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GlycerinShared monographGlycerineShared monographD-SorbitolShared monographD-GlucitolShared monographSorbitolShared monograph1,2,3-PropanetriolShared monographHyperosmotic LaxativesCovers this ingredient(2R,3R)-2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid potassium salt (1:1)Shared health claims

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