DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES (Paeds)


Mechanism of action:

Osmotic laxative



Ref: 1, 44


Last update: 2019-02-17
suppository:
infant/child size = 1.5g

adult size = 2.7g
 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.
Onset of action is 15 to 30 min.

Insert suppository high into rectum and retain for 15 minutes.

Standard Prescription:

glycerin infant suppository PR__(frequency) (PRN)

glycerin adult suppository PR__(frequency) (PRN)