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CVS Pharmacy Glycerin

CVS Pharmacy Glycerin Suppositories 100 ct

Approved
Approval ID

a73404d5-7843-4a9a-ad43-613df22f52e7

Product Type

HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Effective Date

Jul 13, 2025

Manufacturers
FDA

CVS Pharmacy

DUNS: 062312574

Products 1

Detailed information about drug products covered under this FDA approval, including NDC codes, dosage forms, ingredients, and administration routes.

Glycerin

Product Details

FDA regulatory identification and product classification information

FDA Identifiers
NDC Product Code59779-109
Application NumberM007
Product Classification
M
Marketing Category
C200263
G
Generic Name
Glycerin
Product Specifications
Route of AdministrationRECTAL
Effective DateJuly 13, 2025
FDA Product Classification

INGREDIENTS (4)

STEARIC ACIDInactive
Code: 4ELV7Z65AP
Classification: IACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDEInactive
Code: 55X04QC32I
Classification: IACT
WATERInactive
Code: 059QF0KO0R
Classification: IACT
GLYCERINActive
Quantity: 2 g in 1 1
Code: PDC6A3C0OX
Classification: ACTIB

Drug Labeling Information

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

LOINC: 51945-4Updated: 9/23/2014

Product Label

Product Label

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

LOINC: 34067-9Updated: 9/19/2014

Do not use

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

WARNINGS SECTION

LOINC: 34071-1Updated: 9/18/2014

Warnings

For rectal use only

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

LOINC: 50569-3Updated: 9/18/2014

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Ask a doctor before use if you have

- abdominal pain - nausea - vomiting - noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

LOINC: 60561-8Updated: 9/18/2014

Other information

keep tightly closed - avoid excessive heat

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

LOINC: 50568-5Updated: 9/18/2014

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if

-you have rectal bleeding

-you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative

These could be signs of a serious condition.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

LOINC: 53414-9Updated: 9/18/2014

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

LOINC: 50565-1Updated: 9/18/2014

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

LOINC: 55106-9Updated: 9/18/2014

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient Purpose
(in each suppository)
Glycerin, USP 2 grams ............................................Laxative

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

LOINC: 55105-1Updated: 9/18/2014

Uses

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

LOINC: 34068-7Updated: 9/19/2014

Directions

adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository per day or as directed by doctor
children 2 to under 6 years use CVS/pharmacy(TM) Child Suppositories
children under 2 years ask a doctor

insert 1 suppository well up into the rectum and retain fo 15 minutes
it need not melt to produce laxative action

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

LOINC: 51727-6Updated: 9/18/2014

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

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CVS Pharmacy Glycerin - FDA Drug Approval Details