Description

Glycerol 1g Infants Suppositories act as a stimulant laxative for short term treatment of constipation and for emptying the bowels.

Suitable for

It is suitable for infant under 1 year old.

How to use

Infant: One 1g suppository to be inserted when necessary.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
1. Wash hands before opening individual packaging. If the suppository is too soft, it may be chilled in the refrigerator or under cold running water before unwrapping.
2. To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations then peel it from the plastic wrapping by grasping the two halves
of the wrapping at the tip of the suppository and pulling them gently apart. The tip should be moistened with a little cold water to aid
insertion.
3. Lie your child on their side and draw their knees up towards their chest.
4. Using your index finger or middle finger, whichever you find easier, gently push the suppository into the rectum. The suppository is shaped for rectal insertion, ensure the tip of the suppository is inserted first.
5. The suppository should be inserted as far as possible, pushing the end of the suppository sideways to ensure contact with the wall of the bowel.
6. Lower their legs to a comfortable position to help hold the suppository in place.
7. The suppository should be in place for at least 15 to 20 minutes if possible. If your child feels the suppository must come out immediately, it has not been inserted high enough.
8. Your child may feel an immediate urge to go to the toilet. Encourage them to try to ignore this as the suppository will not work for at least 15 minutes.

As with all laxatives, the suppositories should not be used on a continuous daily basis for long periods. If you need laxatives every day you should see your doctor.

Glycerol Suppositories should not be swallowed.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Possible side effects

Abdominal cramps, irritation in or around the rectum (back passage)

Storage

Store in a dry place below 25°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Each 1g suppository contains 700mg glycerol.