GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES

Standard Prescription

glycerin infant suppository PR__(frequency) (PRN)

glycerin adult suppository PR__(frequency) (PRN)

Dosages

Children < 6  years old or < 20 kg:
One infant supp. PR once or twice daily PRN.


Children > 6 years old or >20 kg:
One adult supp. PR once or twice daily PRN.

Mechanism of Action

Osmotic laxative

Forms Supplied

suppository:
infant/child size = 1.5g

adult size = 2.7g

Comments

Onset of action is 15 to 30 min.

Insert suppository high into rectum and retain for 15 minutes.

References

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Last Edited

2019-02-17 22:36:52