Label: GLYCERIN ADULT- glycerin suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated December 14, 2011

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  • Active Ingredient (in each suppository)

    Glycerin 2 g.................Hyperosmotic Laxative

  • Use

    For relief of occasional constipation.

  • Warnings

    For rectal use only.

    May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

  • Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have

    • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
    • already used a laxative for more than 1 week 
  • Stop use and consult a doctor if you have

    • rectal bleeding
    • no bowel movement after using product
    These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
  • Keep out of reach of children

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    Single daily dosage

    adults and children 6 years and over
    		 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor
    children 2 to under 6 years
    		 use Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories
    children under 2 years
    		 ask a doctor

    Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

  • Other Information

    • This product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour.
    • Store container tightly closed.
    • Keep away from excessive heat.
    • MOUTH OF JAR SEALED FOR SAFETY. IF FOIL IMPRINTED WITH GREEN FLEET EMBLEM IS BROKEN OR MISSING, DO NOT USE.
  • Inactive Ingredients

    edetate disodium, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

  • Questions?

    1-866-255-6960 or www.fleetlabs.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Glycerin Suppositories laxative 

    12 Adult Suppositories

    NDC 54868-2923-0

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    Additional barcode label appied by:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tulsa, Oklahoma     74146

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GLYCERIN  ADULT
    glycerin suppository
    Product Information
    Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:54868-2923(NDC:0132-0079)
    Route of Administration RECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
    Glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) (Glycerin - UNII:PDC6A3C0OX) Glycerin 2 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Strength
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Packaging
    # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
    1 NDC:54868-2923-0 12 in 1 JAR
    Marketing Information
    Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
    OTC monograph not final part334 12/09/2010
    Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980)
    Establishment
    Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations
    Physicians Total Care, Inc. 194123980 relabel
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