View abstract. Do not use Glycerol Suppositories if you believe you have an intestinal obstruction. I.V. any medicine containing glycerol (or glycerin) any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. : To reduce intraocular or intracranial tension: 10% Glycerine intravenously. In general, we use between 10 and 30 ml, adjusting in increments of 10 ml. Generic Name MDC Category Indication(s) Dosage 12 Acyclovir 200 mg Tablet J05AB01000T A rudimentary form of "dry" enema is the use of a non-medicated glycerin suppository. Oral: 1 to 1.8g/kg orally. Pediatrics. Sodium phosphate (Fleet), soapsuds, and tap water can be used in enemas. Alternatively, 2-5 ml as an enema may be used. This provides a soft stool mass and increased bowel action. Glycerin or bisacodyl suppositories are most commonly used to produce a bowel movement. Ask our outpatient pharmacy for a pint-size bottle of liquid glycerin… 2015;135(6):1093-106. Constipation is an unsatisfactory defecation distinguished by difficult stool passage, infrequent stools or both. Glycerin enemas and suppositories in premature infants: a meta-analysis. Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative. However, due to the relative hardiness of the suppository – necessary for its insertion into the human body – before the glycerin can act, it must be melted by the heat of the body, and hence it does not take effect for up to an hour. Hyperosmotic laxatives (e.g., glycerin; sodium phosphates) draw water into the bowel from surrounding body tissues. Neonates: 0.5 ml/kg/dose as an enema. Lubricant. It works by drawing water into the intestines. Pelvic Muscle … Glycerin is a mild soap that can be added to the saline solution for the enema. any medicine containing glycerol (or glycerin) any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. We carry it in our outpatient pharmacy so it is available for you during your stay. Glycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as hyperosmotic laxatives. Do not use this … Additional … Do not use this … Often the hygroscopic glycerin … … Do not use Glycerol Suppositories if you believe you have an intestinal obstruction. Difficult stool passage may include straining, feeling of difficulty in passing stool, incomplete … It works by causing the intestines to hold more water, which softens the stool. Montner P, Stark DM, Riedesel ML, et al. . Techniques Suppositories. 3 / 371 MINISTRY OF HEALTH MEDICINES FORMULARY - 2/2015 No.