Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation this product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
Glycerin
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy | DSC Laboratories Inc. | DSC Laboratories, Inc.
- Effective date
- 2025-10-24
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 7
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:40:23
Label at a glance#
ProductGlycerin
Active ingredientGLYCERIN
Label structure8 sections
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.
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Glycerin 2 g
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation
- this product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
Warnings
For rectal use only
May cause rectal discomfort of burning sensation
Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have
- 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
- 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.
Directions
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
- Store container tightly closed.
- Keep away from excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid
Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count
The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.
Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count
Distributed by
Rite Aid
30 Hunter Lane
Camp Hill, PA 17011
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLYCERIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0050428381380 | GTIN-13: 0050428381380 EAN-13: 0050428381380 GTIN-12: 050428381380 UPC-A: 050428381380 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00050428381380 | 50ct Glyc. Supp..jpg |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-724-10 | Glycerin | 100 in 1 JAR | SUPPOSITORY | 100 | 7 | |
| 69842-724-25 | Glycerin | 25 in 1 JAR | SUPPOSITORY | 25 | 7 | |
| 69842-724-50 | Glycerin | 50 in 1 JAR | SUPPOSITORY | 50 | 7 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Glycerin
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE
- STEARIC ACID
- WATER
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 69842-724 | 69842-724-10, 69842-724-50, 69842-724-25 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 55X04QC32I | IACT |
| STEARIC ACID | 4ELV7Z65AP | IACT |
| GLYCERIN | PDC6A3C0OX | ACTIB |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2024-12-12 | full-release | 2026-06-01 00:43:24 |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | GLYCERIN | CVS Pharmacy | 94e4a6f3-43d0-b2a5-e053-2a95a90aa115 | 2025-10-24 | Warnings | 69842-724-50 69842-724-25 69842-724-10 69842-724 69842072425 69842072410 69842072450 41e9e16b-04f5-462c-e063-6394a90afba8 94e4a6f3-43d0-b2a5-e053-2a95a90aa115 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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