Colace Glycerin Suppositories, USP 1.2 grams - Infants and Children (Purdue Products), Drug Reference Encyclopedia




Colace Glycerin Suppositories, USP 1.2 grams - Infants and Children (Purdue Products)

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DESCRIPTION

Colace® (glycerin) Suppositories - laxative for infants and children

Active Ingredient (per suppository): Colace® Suppositories contains glycerin, USP 1.2 grams

Inactive Ingredients: purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

USES

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour.

WARNINGS

For rectal use only. Do not give laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if your child has stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks. When using this product your child may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation. Stop use and ask a doctor if your child has rectal bleeding or fails to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DOSAGE


children 2 to under 6 years of age	insert 1 suppository well into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes; it need not melt to produce laxative action. Do not exceed 1 suppository daily or as directed by a doctor.
children under 2	ask a doctor

Other Information

avoid excessive heat. Keep tightly closed.

HOW SUPPLIED

Infants and Children Suppositories: Jars of 12 and 24.

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