Indications And Dose
Constipation ▶BY RECTUM ▶Child 1–11 months: 1 g as required ▶Child 1–11 years: 2 g as required ▶Child 12–17 years: 4 g as required ▶Adult: 4 g as required
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Constipation ▶BY RECTUM ▶Child 1–11 months: 1 g as required ▶Child 1–11 years: 2 g as required ▶Child 12–17 years: 4 g as required ▶Adult: 4 g as required
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When prepared extemporaneously, the BP states Glycerol Suppositories, BP consists of gelatin 140 mg, glycerol 700 mg, purified water to 1 g.
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Moisten suppositories with water before insertion.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: suppository Suppository ▶Glycerol (Non-proprietary) Glycerol 700 mg Glycerol 1g suppositories | 12 suppository G £1.75 DT = £1.67 Glycerol 1400 mg Glycerol 2g suppositories | 12 suppository G £1.78 DT = £1.70 Glycerol 2800 mg Glycerol 4g suppositories | 12 suppository G £1.31 DT = £1.29
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Medicines for Children leaflet: Glycerin (glycerol) suppositories for constipation www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/glycerin- glycerol-suppositories-constipation
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1 g as required
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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2 g as required
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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4 g as required
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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4 g as required
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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