Glycerin

Manufacturer: H E B | DSC Laboratories Inc.
Effective date: 2025-10-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 10
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:40:00

Label at a glance#

ProductGlycerin

Active ingredientGLYCERIN

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

for relief of occassional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour

Dosage and administration

adult and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor chidren 2 to under 6 years - use Child Suppositories Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-492-5988

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each suppository)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Glycerin 2g

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for relief of occassional constipation
this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For rectal use only

May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
already used a laxative formore than 1 week

Stop use and consult a doctor if you have

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

rectal bleeding
no bowel movement after using this product

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Directions - single daily dose

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

adult and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor

chidren 2 to under 6 years - use Child Suppositories

Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

Other information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Store container tightly closed.
Keep away from excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-492-5988

Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

HEB Adult 50ct Glycerin SuppThe product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Adult Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count

Distributed by H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 1002

HEBAdult50.jpg

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
104155	glycerin 2 GM Rectal Suppository	PSN	10
104155	glycerin 2000 MG Rectal Suppository	SCD	10
104155	glycerin 2 GM Rectal Suppository	SY	10

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
Class	Version	Type	Effective
GLYCERIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing	2	Indexing - Pharmacologic Class	20180813

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
37808-398-50	Glycerin	50 in 1 JAR	SUPPOSITORY	50		10

Products#

Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.

DailyMed product names page 1 of 1 · 4 matching rows.

Glycerin
STEARIC ACID
WATER
SODIUM HYDROXIDE

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
37808-398	37808-398-50

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 4 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	ACTIB
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	55X04QC32I	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
9	2024-12-12	full-release	2026-06-01 00:43:08

openFDA label cross-check#

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Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 1 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
Glycerin	GLYCERIN	H E B	3d03ce42-e671-6d76-e054-00144ff8d46c	2025-10-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 37808-398-50 ndc (product): 37808-398 ndc11 (package): 37808039850 spl id: 41e9d877-5f13-595d-e063-6394a90a3f50 spl set id: 3d03ce42-e671-6d76-e054-00144ff8d46c

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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