Glycerin Suppositories Bp 4g
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Glycerin Suppositories BP 4g Adult Size Superdrug Glycerine Constipation Relief Suppositories Boots Constipation Relief Suppositories Sainsburys Constipation Relief Suppositories Tesco Constipation Relief Suppositories
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Glycerol 70% w/w
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Suppository
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Therapeutic indications
For the relief of occasional constipation.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Rectal
Recommended Doses and Dosage Schedules
One suppository as required.
The suppository should be dipped in water before insertion.
The suppositories are defined as adult size, therefore there is no children’s use recommendation.
They are suitable for use by the elderly, dose and dosage schedule as above.
4.3 Contraindications
Contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to glycerol. Adults suppositories are not suitable for use by children and infants.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Keep all medicines away from children.
Not to be swallowed.
Suppositories must not be taken by mouth.
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None known
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
All medicines should be avoided if possible during pregnancy and lactation. Use only under a doctor’s instruction in these conditions.
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None
4.8 Undesirable effects
Gastrointestinal Disorders: May cause irritation and occasionally abdominal cramps. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9 Overdose
Glycerol has a mildly laxative action, however, if the product is accidentally swallowed it is unlikely to cause such effects and it is unlikely that active measures will be needed. Accidental ingestion of a large number of suppositories may cause headache, nausea and vomiting less frequently diarrhoea, thirst, dizziness, mental confusion and cardiac arrhythmias can occur.
5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties
Glycerol by the rectal route promotes peristalsis and evacuation of the lower bowel by virtue of its irritant action.
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties
No information has been found on the pharmacokinetics of glycerol administered rectally.
5.3 Preclinical safety data
No data of relevance, which is additional to that included on other sections of the SPC.
6 PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS
6.1 List of excipients
Gelatin
Purified Water
6.2 Incompatibilities
None known
6.3 Shelf life
PVC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton: 18 months PVC/PVDC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton: 36 months
6.4 Special precautions for storage
Store below 25°C in a dry place.
6.5 Nature and contents of container
12’s: Sealed, PVC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton.
12’s: Sealed, PVC/PVDC/PE laminate inside a cardboard carton 24’s: 2 x 12 sealed, PVC/PVDC/PE laminates inside a cardboard carton Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
6.6 Special precautions for disposal
None
7 MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER
L.C.M. LTD.
Linthwaite Laboratories Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD75QH
8 MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)
PL 12965/0015
9 DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION
23/07/1993
10 DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT
02/01/2015