GLYCEROL*AD 18SUPP 2250MG

GLYCEROL CARLO ERBA Infants 900 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL CARLO ERBA Children 1375 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL CARLO ERBA Adults 2250 mg suppositories

What it is and what it is used for
Short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
- acute abdominal pain or pain of unknown origin
- nausea or vomiting
- intestinal obstruction or stenosis
- rectal bleeding of unknown origin
- acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding
- severe dehydration.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that has lasted for more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.
In children under twelve years of age, the medicine can only be used after consulting a doctor.
It is also advisable for elderly people or those in poor health to consult a doctor before using the medicine.

Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case.
The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of medicines and monitoring during therapy.
Laxative abuse can cause persistent diarrhoea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In the most severe cases of abuse, dehydration or hypokalaemia may occur, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunctions, especially in the case of concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids.
Laxative abuse, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, possible need to progressively increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal bowel function (intestinal atony).
In episodes of constipation, it is advisable first of all to correct eating habits by integrating the daily diet with an adequate intake of fibre and water.
When using laxatives, it is advisable to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water, or other liquids, per day, in order to promote the softening of stools.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, glycerol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The side effects of glycerol are listed below. There is not enough data to establish the frequency of the individual listed effects.

Gastrointestinal disorders
Isolated cramp-like pains or abdominal colic and diarrhoea, with loss of fluids and electrolytes, more frequent in cases of severe constipation, as well as rectal irritation.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.