GLYCEROL AFOM*AD 6SUPP 6.75G

GLYCEROL AFOM infants 2.25 g rectal solution
GLYCEROL AFOM children 4.5 g rectal solution
GLYCEROL AFOM adults 6.75 g rectal solution
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 faeces. 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.

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 or unknown origin abdominal pain;
- 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 in a severe state of dehydration.

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 more than 7 days. The use of laxatives for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription, after an adequate assessment of the patient's condition.
If you suffer from constipation that lasts for long periods (chronic) or is frequent, always seek medical intervention for diagnosis, prescription of medicines, and monitoring during therapy. Consult your doctor when the need for the laxative results 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 the faeces 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 drop 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 function (intestinal atony).

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

Children
In children under 12 years of age, use GLYCEROL AFOM only after consulting your 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-averse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.