Glycerin suppositories Farmina 0.75 g blister No. 5

Instructions Glycerin suppositories Farmina 0.75 g blister No. 5

Composition

active ingredient: glycerol;

1 suppository contains 0.75 g or 1.5 g of glycerin 86%;

excipients: stearic acid, anhydrous sodium carbonate.

Dosage form

Suppositories.

Main physicochemical properties: white or almost white, translucent, hygroscopic suppositories.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Laxatives. Glycerol. ATX code A06AX01.

Pharmacological properties

Pharmacodynamics.

In its pure form, glycerin has an irritating effect, which disappears when water (up to 30-50%), petroleum jelly, lanolin is added. When inserted into the rectum, suppositories have a mild irritating effect on the mucous membrane and reflexively stimulate defecation. When used in the form of rectal suppositories, it facilitates the excretion of feces.

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.

Special safety precautions

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.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactions

Glycerin suppositories may reduce the effectiveness of other medications administered rectally. An interval of several hours should be observed.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

During pregnancy, the drug can be used only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

It is not known whether glycerin is excreted in breast milk, so the drug can be prescribed by a doctor only if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the child.

Ability to influence reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms

Does not affect.

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, unless defecation 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 1.5 g of glycerin) once a day. Children under 5 years of age - 1 suppository (containing 0.75 g of glycerin) once a day.

Children

There are no restrictions.

Overdose

In case of overdose, frequent bowel movements and loose stools may occur. This phenomenon resolves on its own after discontinuation of the drug.

Side effects

Allergic reactions are possible; pain, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding.

With prolonged use, irritation and discomfort in the rectum have been observed; sometimes catarrhal proctitis.

Expiration date

2 years.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging

5 suppositories in a blister; 1 or 2 blisters in a cardboard box.

Vacation category

Without a prescription.

Producer

Farmina Ltd.

Address

Lipska Street, 44, 30-721 Krakow, Poland.