Glycerin

Manufacturer: DSC Laboratories Inc.
Effective date: 2025-10-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 8
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:40:12

Label at a glance#

ProductGlycerin

Active ingredientGLYCERIN

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

Single daily dosage adults and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor children 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 2.1 g

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For rectal use only

May cause rectal discomfort of 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 for more 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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Single daily dosage

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

children 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

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-492-5988

Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

The product package shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count

Distributed by Valu Merchandisers, Co.

5000 Kansas Ave.

Kansas City, KS 66106

BestChoice50ct

BestCoice50ct

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
583084	glycerin 2.1 GM Adult Rectal Suppository	PSN	8
583084	glycerin 2100 MG Rectal Suppository	SCD	8
583084	glycerin 2.1 GM Rectal Suppository	SY	8
583084	glycerin 82.5 % Adult Rectal Suppository	SY	8

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

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

Product Linked Resources#

Resource, Code type, Value table
Resource	Code type	Value	Equivalent identifiers	Source image
Barcode	EAN-13	0070038611882	GTIN-13: 0070038611882 EAN-13: 0070038611882 GTIN-12: 070038611882 UPC-A: 070038611882 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00070038611882	BestChoice50ct.jpg

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDC	Product	Description	Form	Quantity	Strength	SPL version
52316-723-25	Glycerin	25 in 1 JAR	SUPPOSITORY	25		8
52316-723-50	Glycerin	50 in 1 JAR	SUPPOSITORY	50		8

Products#

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

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

Glycerin
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
WATER
STEARIC ACID

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
52316-723	52316-723-50, 52316-723-25

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
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	55X04QC32I	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	ACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
7	2024-12-12	full-release	2026-06-01 00:43:14

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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	DSC Laboratories Inc.	5e97aa5b-62e2-0664-e053-2a91aa0ac341	2025-10-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 52316-723-25 ndc (package): 52316-723-50 ndc (product): 52316-723 ndc11 (package): 52316072325 ndc11 (package): 52316072350 spl id: 41e9d71e-05e3-49f9-e063-6394a90a1737 spl set id: 5e97aa5b-62e2-0664-e053-2a91aa0ac341

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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