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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

Overview

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

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

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FDA Drug Approvals

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Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Neilmed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
13709-329
RECTAL
2 g in 2.5 g
5/23/2025
Allergan, Inc.
0023-9235
OPHTHALMIC
1 g in 100 mL
1/17/2023
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
0132-0075
RECTAL
2 g in 1 1
5/5/2025
Energique, Inc.
44911-0737
ORAL
1 [hp_X] in 1 mL
4/29/2025

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Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H20093673
化学药品
溶液剂
11/2/2023
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H31021363
化学药品
溶液剂(外用)
1/15/2020
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H36021729
化学药品
溶液剂
3/11/2021
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H20217070
化学药品
溶液剂(含甘油)
4/25/2024
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H20093130
化学药品
灌肠剂
9/6/2023
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H36020025
化学药品
其他:溶液剂
10/9/2020
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H35021125
化学药品
灌肠剂
4/14/2020
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H20217048
化学药品
溶液剂
4/29/2021
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H20093674
化学药品
溶液剂
11/2/2023
Glycerol Enema
国药准字H11022159
化学药品
灌肠剂
11/2/2020

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