Glycerin Ananta rectal suppositories 2.63 g No. 10
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active ingredient: glycerol;
1 suppository contains 2.63 g of glycerin;
Excipients: sodium carbonate decahydrate; stearic acid; macrogol 400.
Dosage form
Suppositories.
Main physicochemical properties:
Suppositories are translucent, almost colorless or with a faint yellowish tint, with a smearing surface, hygroscopic. The presence of a funnel-shaped depression and an air core, clouding of the suppositories, slight softening of the surface layer, and the presence of condensation on the packaging are allowed.
Pharmacodynamics
In its pure form, glycerin has an irritating effect, which disappears when water (up to 30-50%), petroleum jelly, lanolin are added. When inserted into the rectum, suppositories have a mild irritating effect on the mucous membrane and reflexively stimulate defecation.
When used as rectal suppositories, it facilitates the elimination of feces.
The effect of the drug occurs within 5-30 minutes.
Pharmacokinetics
After rectal administration, absorption is weak and the duration of stay in the body is short.
It practically does not enter the systemic bloodstream and does not cause systemic side effects.
Indication
Constipation of various etiologies (when the use of oral medications is not possible).
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Intestinal obstruction, renal failure, appendicitis, bleeding, diarrhea, hemorrhoids in the acute stage, anal fissures, inflammatory diseases, rectal tumors, undiagnosed abdominal pain.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions
The drug may interact with other medications.
Glycerin suppositories may reduce the effectiveness of other rectal medications. An interval of several hours should be observed.
Application features
It is not recommended to use suppositories for a course of treatment of more than 1 week.
Use with caution in case of impaired kidney function, allergies, nausea, vomiting.
Hands should be washed thoroughly before and after using suppositories.
Ability to influence reaction speed when driving or operating machinery
Does not affect.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
During pregnancy, the drug can be used only when the expected benefit to the pregnant woman outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not known whether glycerin is excreted in breast milk, so a doctor may prescribe the drug only if the expected benefit to the breastfeeding woman outweighs the potential risk to the child.
Method of administration and doses
Apply 1 suppository once a day 15-20 minutes after breakfast.
The suppository is inserted into the rectum and kept there for at least 5 minutes, if emptying occurs earlier. The remains of the suppository are excreted from the body along with the feces. If necessary, the dose can be increased to 2 suppositories per day.
Adults and children over 5 years of age are prescribed 1 suppository (containing 2.63 g of glycerin) once a day.
Children
Apply from 5 years.
Overdose
Frequent loose stools that resolve on their own after discontinuation of the drug.
Adverse reactions
Allergic reactions are possible; pain, nausea, vomiting, intestinal bleeding, abdominal cramps.
With prolonged use, irritation and discomfort in the rectum have been observed; sometimes catarrhal proctitis.
Expiration date
2 years.
Storage conditions
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
10 suppositories in a cardboard box.
Vacation category
Without a prescription.
Producer
Ananta Medicare, United Kingdom.
