Glycilax adult

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Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Area of application

Area of application indicated by the manufacturer

To this, standing for adults in conjunction with Glycilax application area there are more in-depth information:

• Constipation

Drug overview

Glycilax is available for adults in the following variants:
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Pack size and dosage form	Potency (dosage per suppositories (founded Supposito-))	Cheapest price per Pack (with surcharge),(Versandkosten)
6 Suppository (Supposito-rien)	1 Gram Glycerin	Price 1.95 EUR (3,95 EUR shipping) price
12 Suppository (Supposito-rien)	1 Gram Glycerin	Price EUR 2.98 (3.98 EUR shipping) price
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The following table shows drugs containing the same active ingredient (glycerol) such as Glycilax for adults:
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Drug	Pharmaceutical form
Baby carrier	Mini enema
Otodolor soft	Drop
Glycilax for children	Suppository (suppository)
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Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Other components

Substance not effective parts are included in the drug:

• Cetomacrogol 1000
• bleached wax
• Hartfett
• easy basic magnesium carbonate

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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How Glycilax works for adults

Glycilax for adults contains the active substance glycerol. Below you find out more about the fields of application and the action of glycerol. See also the information about the drug group laxatives, among which the active ingredient Glycerin.

Areas of application of the active substance: Glycerin

Glycerin is applied locally in the form of Zäpchen or small enemas (Klysmen) with constipation or painful defecation, especially in conjunction with haemorrhoids and fissures in the area of the anus. Glycerol can be used also to the defecation before medical examinations of intestinal. It softens the stool, stimulating the bowel movement.

Glycerol-containing ear drops relieve irritation of the outer ear canal, causing itching and pain.

Very rare cases used heated glycerol in a pain disorder of the facial nerve (trigeminal neuralgia) to 40 degrees for injection to block the nerve and that the pain

In addition, glycerin in countless preparations and many different formulations as excipient shall apply.

Following applications of glycerol, detailed information is available:

• Constipation
• Pain (mild to moderately strong)
• Itching

Effect of glycerol

Glycerol is also Osmolaxans, lubricants and bowel reizendes laxatives. It softens hardened Chair, promotes the bowel activity and initiates the bowel movement. At the same time the gliding of the see is increased, facilitating the defecation in addition.

Still, glycerin can ease complaints to ear canal irritation because it sets as a protective film on the irritated skin.

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Application area according to manufacturer’s specifications

• Constipation and painful defecation

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Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Warnings & precautions

• The tensile strength of condoms may be affected.
• Accidentally taken suppositories or enemas may cause mucous membrane irritation, headache, vomiting and nausea.
• The causes of chronic constipation should be clarified by the doctor and eliminated whenever possible to avoid a permanent application of the drug.

Medicines can cause allergic reactions. Evidence for this can be: redness, runny nose, itching, swelling of the mucous membrane, itching and redness of the eyes, narrowing of the Airways (asthma). In rare cases, there may be allergic shock with loss of consciousness.

Should you take signs of an allergic reaction, immediately inform a doctor.

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Interactions

Glycerol in Glycilax for adults is aware of the interactions of the active substance? Please note that the interactions can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Glycerol-containing suppository active substances can reduce the uptake of others through the anus (rectal) verabreichter.

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Dosage

On the day, as needed, insert the deep one or two suppositories in the anus.

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Contra-indications

The following information on contra-indications in the application of Glycilax for adults in General, pregnancy & breast-feeding and children. Please note that the contra-indications can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

When should Glycilax not be used for adults?

When hypersensitivity to glycerol, this active substance should not be ingested.

The application in the rectum is not allowed in intestinal obstruction and suspected appendicitis (appendicitis).

In the ear, glycerol may be applied not in drum cracks.

What must you consider of pregnancy and breastfeeding?

There are known during pregnancy and breastfeeding no reports of adverse effects resulting from the application of this active substance.

What is to be taken into account in children?

Through the anus (for example, as a suppository), glycerine can be already fed in infancy in low doses.

Manufacturer: Engelhard Pharmaceuticals GmbH & Co KG
Active ingredient: Glycerin

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Side effects

What side effects can the ingredient have Glycerin in Glycilax for adults? Below, you will learn the most important thing possible, well-known side effects of glycerol in Glycilax for adults. These side effects must not occur, but can. Because everyone reacts differently to medications. Also, please note that the side-effects in type and frequency can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Very rare side effects: rectal mucous membrane irritation when applied in the anus.

Specialties: If swallowed large amounts of glycerol may be an intoxication with headache, blue coloration of the skin, kidney pain, and bloody diarrhea.