GLYCEROL NA*6CONT 2.25G

GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA for infants 2.25 g rectal solution
GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA for adults 6.75 g rectal solution
Glycerol

What it is and what it is used for
GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA contains the active ingredient glycerol, which belongs to the category of laxatives, medicines used to facilitate bowel movements. This medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.
Consult your doctor if you do not notice improvements or if your symptoms worsen.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA
- 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 hemorrhoidal crisis) with pain and bleeding;
- if you are severely dehydrated.

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA.
If you are elderly and/or not in good health, inform your doctor before using this medicine.
Use medicines that stimulate bowel movements (laxatives) as infrequently as possible and in any case for no longer than 7 days. The use of laxatives for longer periods 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 consult your doctor for diagnosis, prescription of medicines, and monitoring during therapy.

Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water or other liquids per day to help soften stools when using laxatives.
If you use laxatives excessively, frequently, or incorrectly, you could experience persistent diarrhea 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 (hypokalemia) 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 fiber and water in your daily diet.

Children
In children under 12 years of age, use GLICEROLO NOVA ARGENTIA 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 pain or abdominal cramps and diarrhea, 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, 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.