What should I discuss with my health care provider before using Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Strength (glycerin (rectal))?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to glycerin. If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before using glycerin rectal, tell your doctor if you have: • nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain; • rectal bleeding; • a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer; • intestinal blockage; • ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon; or • if you have used another laxative for longer than 1 week. It is not known whether glycerin rectal is harmful to an unborn baby when used during pregnancy. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Do not use this medication in a child younger than 2 years old. Seek your doctor’s advice when using glycerin rectal in a child who is 2 to 5 years old.
