GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORIES
Standard Prescription
glycerin infant suppository PR__(frequency) (PRN)
glycerin adult 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.
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.
References
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Last Edited
2019-02-17 22:36:52