Australian Doctor 6th Dec Issue | Page 26

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GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES FOR ADULTS

A gentle way to relieve constipation

Works locally in the rectum , starts to provide fast and effective relief in as little as 15 minutes . 1

For rectal therapy , glycerol suppositories are recommended first-line treatment for faecal impaction . 2

Glycerol is an osmotic laxative that softens the stool and acts as a lubricant .

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References : 1 . Australian Medicines Handbook ( AMH ) Glycerol Last Modified July 2024 . 2 . Functional constipation in adults [ published 2022 Aug ] In : Therapeutic Guidelines . Melbourne : Therapeutic Guidelines Limited ; accessed October 2024 . www . tg . org . au . COL-08812-EXP09 / 25 .