Glycerol 2g Suppositories for Children 12s

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage: One 2g suppository for children.

• Wash hands before opening individual packaging. If the suppository is too soft, it may be chilled in the refrigerator or under cold running water before unwrapping.
• To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations then peel it from the plastic wrapping by grasping the two halves of the wrapping at the tip of the suppository and pulling them gently apart. The tip should be moistened with a little cold water to aid insertion.
• Lie your child on their side and draw their knees up towards their chest.
• Using your index finger or middle finger, whichever you find easier, gently push the suppository into the rectum. The suppository is shaped for rectal insertion, ensure the tip of the suppository is inserted first.
• The suppository should be inserted as far as possible, pushing the end of the suppository sideways to ensure contact with the wall of the bowel.
• Lower their legs to a comfortable position to help hold the suppository in place.
• The suppository should be in place for at least 15 to 20 minutes if possible. If your child feels the suppository must come out immediately, it has not been inserted high enough.
• Your child may feel an immediate urge to go to the toilet. Encourage them to try to ignore this as the suppository will not work for at least 15 minutes.

As with all laxatives, the suppositories should not be used on a continuous daily basis for long periods. If you need laxatives every day you should see your doctor.

• Active Ingredient: Glycerol 1400mg.
• Other Ingredient: Gelatin and purified water.

• If your child is diabetic you should speak to your doctor before using Glycerol Suppositories as they may interfere with levels
  of sugar in their body.
• It is not recommended that you use Glycerol Suppositories for long periods of time. If your child needs laxatives every day you should see your doctor.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. Glycerol Suppositories should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy. Glycerol Suppositories can be used during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.

Do not use Glycerol Suppositories if your child:

• Suffers from a blocked bowel or an abdominal problem for which you have not obtained a medical opinion.
• Is allergic (hypersensitive) to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.