Glycerol Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.

Glicerolo Carlo Erba Suppositories is a laxative medicine based on Glycerol . Glycerol facilitates the elimination of stool by softening it and causing a slight local irritant action that stimulates intestinal movements. Glicerolo Carlo Erba is indicated for the symptomatic relief of occasional and transient constipation . If the symptoms persist or worsen at the end of the treatment it is advisable to contact your doctor.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredients contained in Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - What is the active ingredient of Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.?

Early childhood 900 mg suppositories: glycerol 900 mg. Children 1375 mg suppositories: glycerol 1375 mg. Adults 2250 mg suppositories: glycerol 2250 mg. Children 2.25 g rectal solution: glycerol 2.25 g. Adults 6.75 g rectal solution: glycerol 6.75 g.

EXCIPIENTS

Composition of Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - What does Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg contain?

Suppositories: sodium stearate; sodium carbonate. Rectal solution: chamomile fluid extract; mallow fluid extract; wheat starch; purified water.

DIRECTIONS

Therapeutic indications Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - Why is Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. used? What is it for?

Short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS

Contraindications Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - When should Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. not be used?

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients; acute abdominal pain or pain of unknown origin; nausea or vomiting; intestinal obstruction or stenosis; rectal bleeding of unknown origin; acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding; severe state of dehydration.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - How do you take Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.?

The correct dose is the minimum sufficient to produce easy evacuation. It is advisable to initially use the minimum doses provided. Suppositories. Adults: 1 adult suppository as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Paediatric population. Adolescents (12 - 18 years): 1 adult suppository as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 2 - 11 years: 1 children's suppository as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 1 month to 2 years: 1 early childhood suppository as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Rectal solution. Adults: 1 single-dose adult container as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Paediatric population. Adolescents (12 - 18 years): 1 single-dose adult container as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 6 - 11 years: 1 or 2 single-dose children's containers as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Children aged 2 - 6 years: 1 single-dose children's container as needed, for a maximum of 1 or 2 administrations per day. Method of administration. Suppositories: remove the suppository from its container and then, if necessary, moisten it to facilitate rectal introduction. If the suppositories appear softened, immerse the containers in cold water before opening them. Rectal solution: to remove the safety cannula cover from the single-dose container, place your index finger and thumb on the round ring above the bellows and, with the other hand, bend the cannula cover until the body of the container comes off. During the operation, never grasp the bellows, otherwise the medicine will leak out before use. It may be useful to lubricate the cannula with a drop of the solution itself, before introducing it into the rectum and pressing the bellows. Extract the cannula while holding down the bellows. Each container must be used for a single administration; any residual medicine must be discarded. In children under twelve years of age, the medicine can only be used after consulting a doctor. Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. A diet rich in liquids favors the use of the medicine.

CONSERVATION

Storage Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - How is Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. stored?

Store in the original package to protect from moisture and away from direct sources of heat.

WARNINGS

Warnings Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - About Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. it is important to know that:

Laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days. Use for longer periods of time requires a doctor's prescription after adequate evaluation of the individual case. The treatment of chronic or recurrent constipation always requires the intervention of a doctor for diagnosis, prescription of drugs and monitoring during therapy. It is also advisable for elderly or unhealthy subjects to consult their doctor before using the medicine. The abuse of laxatives can cause persistent diarrhea with consequent loss of water, mineral salts (especially potassium) and other essential nutritional factors. In the most serious cases of abuse, dehydration or hypokalemia may occur, which can cause cardiac or neuromuscular dysfunction, especially in the case of simultaneous treatment with cardiac glycosides, diuretics or corticosteroids. The abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony). In episodes of constipation, it is recommended first of all to correct eating habits by integrating the daily diet with an adequate intake of fiber and water. When using laxatives, it is advisable to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water or other liquids per day, in order to promote the softening of the stool.

INTERACTIONS

Interactions Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. - What medicines or foods can modify the effect of Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.?'

No specific interaction studies have been performed.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg. can cause side effects - What are the side effects of Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.?

Adverse reaction frequencies: very common >=1/10; common >=1/100, <1/10; uncommon >=1/1,000, <1/100; rare >=1/10,000, <1/1,000; very rare <1/10,000; not known. Gastrointestinal disorders. Not known: crampy abdominal pain; abdominal colic, diarrhoea, anal irritation. Isolated crampy abdominal pain or abdominal colic and diarrhoea are more frequent in cases of severe constipation. Report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Glicerolo Carlo Erba 18 Suppositories 2250 mg.

There have been no adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of the medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Although there are no obvious contraindications to the use of the medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is recommended to take the medicine only when necessary and under medical supervision.