When using this medication in any child, use only the forms that are specially made for children. Certain brands of glycerin rectal should not be used in children. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Overuse of a laxative may cause damage to the nerves, muscles, or tissues in your intestines.
This medicine comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. For best results after using glycerin rectal, stay lying down until you feel the urge to have a bowel movement. This medicine should produce a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes after using the suppository.
Call your doctor if this medication does not cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 hour after use. Store the rectal enema at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Store the rectal suppositories at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat. Some suppositories can be refrigerated. Check your medicine label to be sure how to store your medicine. Since this medicine is usually given only once as needed, you will not be on a dosing schedule.
Do not use glycerin rectal more than once in a hour period. An overdose of glycerin rectal is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication. Avoid using other laxatives in combination with glycerin rectal unless your doctor has told you to.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Other drugs may interact with glycerin rectal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. It is generally safe to use gentle laxatives, but it is best to avoid stimulant laxatives because they can induce uterine contractions.
Although many laxatives are available over the counter, it is important to check with a doctor which one is safe to use. Limited information is available about using some of these medications during pregnancy. Bulk-forming agents mimic fiber by adding material to the stool and helping it absorb more water. By doing this, they make the stool larger, softer, and easier to pass. These types of laxative can cause some cramping or discomfort, so people should start with the lowest dosage and ensure that they drink lots of water.
Lubricant laxatives add a slippery coating to either the stool or the inside of the intestinal tract to aid the passage of stool out of the body. Glycerin suppositories are one type of lubricant laxative. It is essential to always speak to a healthcare professional before using suppositories, especially when pregnant.
By drawing more water into the intestines, these laxatives help soften the stool. They also allow the bowel to contract more to move the stool along. These types of laxative can also cause cramping and bloating in the abdomen. Examples of osmotic laxatives include polyethylene glycol and magnesium hydroxide. In most cases, constipation in pregnancy is short-lived and resolves with no or minimal treatment.
In rare cases, however, prolonged constipation can cause fecal impaction, which may need removal by a doctor. These drugs can also cause electrolyte or fluid imbalances in some people.
Such issues usually affect people who have other health problems, such as diabetes or kidney disease. If you take iron supplements, mention the constipation to your health care provider. Although iron is an important nutrient during pregnancy, too much iron can contribute to pregnancy constipation.
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