Glycerin

Manufacturer: Cardinal Health | DSC Laboratories, Inc.
Effective date: 2025-10-24
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 7
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:40:17

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

children 2 to under 6 years - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor chidren under 2 - ask a doctor 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 1g

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 child has

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 child has

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

rectal bleeding
no bowel movement within 1 hour 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Directions - single daily dose

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

children 2 to under 6 years - 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor

chidren under 2 - ask a doctor

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

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

Children's Glycerin Suppositories, 25 count

Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin OH 43017

CH ChildSupp.jpg

Cardinal Health Children's Glycerin Suppositories 25ct

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUI	RxNorm string	TTY	SPL version
252062	glycerin 1 GM pediatric Rectal Suppository	PSN	7
252062	glycerin 1000 MG Rectal Suppository	SCD	7
252062	glycerin 1 GM pediatric Rectal Suppository	SY	7

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
70000-0429-1	Glycerin	25 in 1 JAR	SUPPOSITORY	25		7

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
70000-0429-1	EA - Each	70000-0429	4c4da079-1861-4148-9b74-02d377916b2c	1	2019-06-19

Products#

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

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

Glycerin
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
STEARIC ACID
WATER

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
70000-0429	70000-0429-1

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
STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	ACTIB
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
6	2024-12-12	full-release	2026-06-01 00:43:19

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	Cardinal Health	7e7e9366-af1e-e0ff-e053-2a91aa0a9487	2025-10-24	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 70000-0429-1 ndc (product): 70000-0429 ndc11 (package): 70000042901 spl id: 41ebf66b-1efd-c987-e063-6394a90a7692 spl set id: 7e7e9366-af1e-e0ff-e053-2a91aa0a9487

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.