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FDA Approval

Glycerin Laxative

FDA-approved pharmaceutical product with comprehensive regulatory information, manufacturing details, and complete labeling documentation.

FDA Approval Summary

Company
Effective Date
May 23, 2025
Labeling Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Glycerin(2 g in 2.5 g)

Manufacturing Establishments1

FDA-registered manufacturing facilities and establishments involved in the production, packaging, or distribution of this drug product.

NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

799295915

Products1

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

Glycerin Laxative

Product Details

NDC Product Code
13709-329
Application Number
M015
Marketing Category
OTC Monograph Drug (C200263)
Route of Administration
RECTAL
Effective Date
May 23, 2025
GlycerinActive
Code: PDC6A3C0OXClass: ACTIBQuantity: 2 g in 2.5 g
STEARIC ACIDInactive
Code: 4ELV7Z65APClass: IACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDEInactive
Code: 55X04QC32IClass: IACT
WATERInactive
Code: 059QF0KO0RClass: IACT

Drug Labeling Information

Complete FDA-approved labeling information including indications, dosage, warnings, contraindications, and other essential prescribing details.

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Glycerin Laxative suppositoriesPackage Label


INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Uses

• Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• Generally produces bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

Adults and children 6 years of age and over

1 suppository per day or as directed by a doctor.

Children 2 to under 6 years

Use Neilmed Child Suppositories

Children under 2 years

Ask a doctor

Insert 1 suppository well into the rectum. To produce laxative action, suppository is designed to dissolve only partially and may not be noticeable.


WARNINGS SECTION

Warnings

For rectal use only

SAFE HANDLING WARNING SECTION

Important:

Please do not discard this printed box and any enclosed printed material. The inside final product may not have all the details you require for the ongoing use of the product.


STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other Information

  • Store at room temperature. Do not exceed 30˚ C (86˚ F)
  • Lot No. & Exp. Date: see wrapper or box

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Drug Facts: Active Ingredient

Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Glycerin, USP 2 grams

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Drug Facts

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• Abdominal pain • Nausea • Vomiting • Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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 a signs of a serious condition.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using the product

you may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1 (877) 477-8633

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.


INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients

Purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid


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