GLYCEROL ALPHA*6CONT 6.75G

Glycerol Alfasigma early childhood 2.25 g rectal solution
Glycerol Alfasigma adults 6.75 g rectal solution
Glycerol

What it is and what it is used for
Glycerol Alfasigma contains the active ingredient glycerol, which belongs to the category of laxatives, which are medicines used to facilitate the elimination of faeces.

This medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Consult your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Glycerol Alfasigma
- if you are allergic to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you have acute abdominal pain or any abdominal pain of unknown cause
- if you have nausea or vomiting
- if you have an intestinal obstruction or narrowing (stenosis)
- if you suffer from rectal bleeding of unknown cause
- if you have an acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding
- if you are severely dehydrated

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before using Glycerol Alfasigma:
- if the need for a laxative results 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
- if you intend to use Glycerol Alfasigma in children under twelve years of age
- if you are elderly or in poor health
- if you often have problems with bowel movements or if you suffer from chronic constipation

Please note that:
- laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days
- you should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water, or other liquids, during treatment with laxatives to help soften the faeces
- it is advisable to adjust your eating habits by supplementing your diet with more fiber and water during episodes of constipation

Abuse of laxatives (frequent or prolonged use or with excessive doses) can cause:
- persistent diarrhoea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts and other essential substances
- in more severe cases, dehydration or a severe decrease in blood potassium may occur, which can lead to heart, nerve or muscle dysfunction, especially if you are simultaneously taking heart medicines (digitalis), medicines to increase urine production (diuretics) or cortisone (anti-inflammatories)
- the need to progressively increase the dosage
- chronic constipation
- loss of normal bowel function (decreased intestinal tone)

Children
In children under 12 years of age, the medicine may only be used after consulting a doctor

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

The side effects that may occur with the use of Glycerol Alfasigma are:
- cramp-like pains (isolated),
- non-continuous abdominal pain (abdominal colic),
- diarrhoea with loss of fluids and electrolytes,

These effects are more frequent in cases of severe constipation.
- redness with burning or pain (irritation) in the rectum.

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.