GLYCEROL MV*AD 18 SUPP 2250MG

GLYCEROL Marco Viti infants 675 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL Marco Viti children 1350 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL Marco Viti adults 2250 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL Marco Viti infants 2.25 rectal solution
GLYCEROL Marco Viti children 4.5 g rectal solution
GLYCEROL Marco Viti adults 6.75 g rectal solution

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 or unknown origin abdominal pain
- nausea or vomiting
- intestinal obstruction or stenosis
- rectal bleeding of unknown origin
- acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding
- severe dehydration.

Warnings and precautions
Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no longer than seven days. Use for longer periods 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 hypokalemia may occur, which can lead to cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, 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 intestinal function (intestinal atony).
In cases of constipation, it is advisable first of all to correct eating habits by supplementing 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 facilitate the softening of the faeces.

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 their doctor before using the medicine.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, GLYCEROL can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.
The side effects of GLYCEROL are listed below. There is insufficient data to establish the frequency of the individual effects listed.

Gastrointestinal disorders
Isolated cramping pain 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.
If any of the side effects get worse, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this package leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist.