Glycerin

Generic Name
Glycerin
Brand Names
Clear Eyes Cooling Comfort, Clear Eyes Redness Relief Reformulated Nov 2011, Fleet Mineral Oil, Genteal Tears, Glycerolyte 57, Pedia-lax Liquid, Preparation H Cream, Procalamine 3, Refresh Optive Advanced, Refresh Optive Extended Therapy, Synovisol, Tears Lubricant
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H8O3
CAS Number
56-81-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PDC6A3C0OX
Background

A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

Indication

It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent.

Associated Conditions
Cold Sore, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Dry Skin, Dry throat, Edema of the cerebrum, Increase in Intracranial Pressure (ICP), Occasional Constipation, Ocular Discomfort, Ocular Hypertension, Ocular Irritation, Skin Infections, Sore Throat, Mouth soreness, Sensation of burning in the eyes
Associated Therapies
Bowel preparation therapy, Topical Antisepsis, Skin protection

Tear Film Break-up Time After Instillation of Artificial Tears

First Posted Date
2008-05-21
Last Posted Date
2012-10-26
Lead Sponsor
Calm Water Therapeutics LLC
Target Recruit Count
16
Registration Number
NCT00681265
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Rochester Eye Institute, Rochester, New York, United States

Oral Glycerol and High-Dose Rectal Paracetamol to Improve the Prognosis of Childhood Bacterial Meningitis

First Posted Date
2008-02-20
Last Posted Date
2012-07-10
Lead Sponsor
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Target Recruit Count
466
Registration Number
NCT00619203
Locations
🇲🇼

College of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi

Quantification of Rising the Osmotic Pressure in Diabetic Intraretinal Fluid Accumulation (Diabetic Macular Oedema)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2006-06-06
Last Posted Date
2012-09-19
Lead Sponsor
Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
Target Recruit Count
15
Registration Number
NCT00333671
Locations
🇩🇰

Department of Ophthalmology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev Ringvej 75, Herlev, Denmark

Gluconeogenesis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Who Are Receiving Nutrition By Intravenous Infusion

First Posted Date
2000-06-05
Last Posted Date
2005-06-24
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Target Recruit Count
96
Registration Number
NCT00005889
Locations
🇺🇸

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States

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