PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET

Glycerol Suppositories BP19 for infants, 29 for children & 49 for adults

C99707

Please read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine. It is a summary of theinformation available for this medicine. You should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you areunsure about any aspect of this medicine.

What is in your medicine?

The name of your medicine is Glycerol Suppositories BP. The active ingredient is Glycerol70.0% w/w. Other ingredients are Gelatin and Purified Water. Glycerol Suppositories BP aresupplied in packs containing 12 x 4g suppositories (Adults), 12 x 2g (Children),12 x 1g (Infants).

PA/PL Holder: Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Bampton Road, Romford, RM3 BUG, England

Manufactured by: Martindale PharmaceuticalsBampton Road, Romford, RM3 BUG, England

What is your medicine for?

Glycerol belongs to a group of medicines which due to its mildly irritating action promotes theemptying of the bowels.

Glycerol Suppositories are used as a laxative for short term treatment of constipation.

Before your medicine is used

Before use you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You know you are sensitive to any of the above ingredients .• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast feeding.

Avoid use during the first three months of pregnancy.

Do not use glycerol suppositories if you believe you have an intestinal blockage.

Prolonged use of Glycerol Suppositories is not recommended. If your symptoms persistconsult your doctor.

How is your medicine used?

Always follow the instruction of your doctor or pharmacist.

To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations thenpeel it from the plastic wrapping by grasping the two halves of the wrappingat the tip of the suppository and pulling them gently apart.

Glycerol Suppositories should not be swallowed

Adults/Children/Infants

nAdults:

Children's supoository size:Infant's suopository size:

One 4g suppositoryOne 2g suppositoryOne 1g suppository

Moisten the tip of the suppository before use and insert into the rectum (Back passage).

Glycerol Suppositories should not be swallowed. However the likelihood of any harm beingcaused is small. If you do feel unwell contact your doctor taking the carton with you.

After your medicine has been used

Glycerol Suppositories can sometimes cause side effects although these are usually minor,and may include stomach cramp. If you do have stomach cramps or any unusual orunexpected effects stop using the product and contact your doctor.

Storing your medicine

This product has an expiry date printed on the carton and strip of suppositories. Any productthat has passed this date should be returned to a pharmacist or doctor for safe disposal. Donot store your suppositories above 25°C and keep in the carton. Keep out of reach and sightof children.

Marketing Authorisation numbers:

Glycerol Suppositories BP PL 0156/0053Glycerol Suppositories BP for infants PA 361/11/1Glycerol Suppositories BP for children PA 361/11/2Glycerol Suppositories BP for adults PA 361/11/3

Leaflet revised: May 2003© Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ud

~ Martindale Pharmaceuticals, Romford, Essex RM3 8UGC99707