Glycerin
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Fleet? Glycerin Suppositories [OTC];Fleet? Liquid Glycerin [OTC];Fleet? Pedia-LaxT Glycerin Suppositories [OTC];Fleet? Pedia-LaxT Liquid Glycerin Suppositories [OTC];Orajel? Dry Mouth [OTC];Sani-Supp? [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to treat hard stools (constipation).
- It is used to treat dry mouth.
- Glycerin softens the stool by raising its water content.
- It wets the mouth.
Dosing
How to take
- Use oral gel on the tongue and inside the mouth.
- Use suppository rectally.
- If you are using this drug for hard stools (constipation), drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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