GLYCEROL AFOM*AD 18SUPP2250MG

GLYCEROL AFOM children 1375 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL AFOM adults 2250 mg suppositories
Glycerol

What it is and what it is used for
GLYCEROL AFOM contains the active ingredient glycerol, which belongs to the category of laxatives, medicines used to facilitate the expulsion of stools. This medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.
Contact your doctor if you do not notice any improvement or if your symptoms worsen after 7 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use GLYCEROL AFOM
- if you are allergic to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you suffer from acute abdominal pain or pain of unknown origin;
- if you have nausea or vomiting;
- if you suffer from intestinal obstruction or narrowing (stenosis);
- if you suffer from rectal bleeding of unknown origin;
- if you suffer from swelling of the blood vessels around the anus (acute haemorrhoidal crisis) with pain and bleeding;
- if you are severely dehydrated.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking GLYCEROL AFOM.

If you are elderly and/or not in good health, inform your doctor before using this medicine.

Use medicines that stimulate the expulsion of faeces (laxatives) as infrequently as possible and in any case for no longer than 7 days. The use of laxatives for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription, after adequate evaluation of the patient's condition.
If you suffer from long-term (chronic) or frequent constipation, always seek medical attention for diagnosis, prescription of medicines and supervision during therapy. Consult your doctor when the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of evacuations) that has lasted for more than two weeks or when the use of the laxative fails to produce effects.
Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water or other liquids a day to help soften stools when using laxatives.

If you use laxatives excessively, frequently or incorrectly, you may experience persistent diarrhoea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutrients. In the most severe cases of abuse, excessive fluid loss (dehydration) or a decrease in blood potassium levels (hypokalaemia) may occur, which can cause heart or muscle activity problems, especially if you are taking cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids during treatment with this medicine.
The abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (the need to constantly increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony).

In case of constipation, first correct your eating habits, by consuming an adequate amount of fibre and water with your daily diet.

Children
In children under 12 years of age, use GLYCEROL AFOM only after consulting a doctor.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:
Frequency unknown (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
- Cramp-like pains or abdominal colic and diarrhoea, with loss of fluids and mineral salts (electrolytes) more frequent in cases of severe constipation;
- Rectal irritation.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to 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.