Glycerol, the active substance in this medicine is a laxative, which is administered rectally. The laxative effect is achieved by the ability of glycerol to soften stool which, together with a slight local irritating action, manages to stimulate intestinal movements.
It is indicated for symptomatic local relief from transient and occasional constipation for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
You should see a doctor if you do not improve after 7 days of treatment.
1. What is adult glycilax and what it is used for
Glycerol, the active substance in this medicine is a laxative, which is administered rectally. The effect
laxative is achieved by the ability of glycerol to soften stool which, along with a slight action
irritant, manages to stimulate bowel movements.
It is indicated for symptomatic local relief from transient and occasional constipation for adults and
adolescents over the age of 12.
You should see a doctor if you do not improve after 7 days of treatment.
2. What you need to know before you start using adult glycilax
Do not use adult glycilax
If you are allergic to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (including
section 6).
If you have an anorectal disease, hemorrhagic rectocolitis (a type of chronic inflammation
intestine) and swollen hemorrhoids.
• If you have squirming, cramping, nausea, vomiting or other signs of appendicitis, intestinal obstruction,
acute inflammatory bowel diseases or, in general, any pain situation
without knowing the cause that causes them.
• In children under 2 years of age.
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Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using adult glycilax
In case of the onset of blood in stool, irritation, pain or no improvement should be
discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days in a row, unless your doctor tells you to.
This medicine will only be used under strict control medical advice, in patients with
serious diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases (relating to the heart or vessels)
bloodthirsty).
Children
This medicine is contraindicated in children.
Use of adult glycilax with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently taken or might take
any other medication.
Due to the type of medicine in question, this medicine does not affect the
use of other medicines.
Use of adult glycilax with food and beverages
Taking food and beverages does not affect the efficacy of this medicine.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to
becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and using machines
The use of this medicine does not affect the ability to drive and/or use machines.
3. How to use adult glycilax
Always follow exactly the instructions for administration of this medicine contained in this leaflet or
indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: administer 1 pack per day.
Method of administration:
The drug is for rectal use
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Instructions for proper administration:
To remove the safety cap that covers the end of the container, the index finger and thumb rest on
the round clamp placed on the bellows, and with the other hand curved the safety cap up to its
separation of the body from the container.
Once opened, lightly press the bellows so that a few drops of the preparation moisten the end
applicator, which will facilitate its introduction into the rectum. Gently inserts the applicator end into the
straight, the bellows is pressed, thus emptying its contents. The container is gently removed, keeping the
bellows pressed.
Even if there are traces left in the packaging after administration, the supply of the dose is ensured
Designated. Each pack contains a single dose of product. It should be discarded after use.
If at the time of application you notice resistance, you should interrupt it, as it may result in
harmful and harmful, and consult your doctor.
The medicine should not be used for more than 7 days in a row. If your symptoms don't improve you should
discontinue treatment and consult your doctor.
If you use more adult glycilax than you should
Poison paintings are not likely to occur due to their use.
Abusive and prolonged use of this medicine can lead to irritable colon syndrome
(symptoms or discomforts such as alternation of constipation and diarrhea, intestinal spasms, swelling,
nausea and gas).
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion consult your doctor, pharmacist or call the
Toxicological Information, telephone 91.562.04.20 indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
If you forgot to use adult glycilax
Do not use a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not all
people suffer from them.
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During the period of use of glycerol rectally as a laxative, the following
side effects whose frequency has not been accurately established:
Itching, pain and irritation of the anus.
Hypersensitivity reactions to chamomile (e.g. chamomile dermatitis) have most rarely been reported
allergic patients, which could be severe after internal use (face swelling,
lips, mouth, tongue or throat that cause difficulty swallowing or breathing).
Adverse effects communication
If you experience any type of side effect, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is
possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also communicate them directly to
through the Spanish System of Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use website:
www.notificaram.es. By communicating side effects you can help provide
more information about the safety of this medicine.
5. Adult glycilax conservation
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton after EXP. The
expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines should not be flushed down drains or into trash. Deposit containers and containers
medicines you don't need at the SIGRE point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your
how to get rid of medicines you don't need. In this way,
will help protect the environment.
6. Packaging contents and additional information
Adult glycilax composition
The active substance is glycerol. Each pack contains 6.75 g of glycerol.
The other ingredients (excipients) are: glycolic extract of chamomile, glycolic extract of mauve,
wheat starch and purified water.
Product appearance and packaging content
Adult glycilax is a slightly opalescent yellow-brown rectal solution. It is presented in
cannulas with applicator containing 7.5 ml of rectal solution.
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LABORATORIOS CINFA, S.A.
Olaz-Chipi, 10 - Areta Industrial Polygon
31620 Huarte-Pamplona. Spain
Responsible for manufacturing
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C.O.C. Farmaceutici S.R.L.
Via Modena, 15. Sant' Agata
40019 -Bologna - Italy
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LABORATORIOS CINFA, S.A.
Olaz-Chipi, 10 - Areta Industrial Polygon
31620 Huarte-Pamplona. Spain