Glycerol

Glycerol suppositories act as a lubricant and a rectal stimulant due to the mildly irritant action of glycerol. They also possess faecal softening properties by decreasing surface tension and increasing the penetration of intestinal fluid into the faecal mass.

Adult

treatment of chronic constipation in adults, when other laxatives have failed to provide an adequate response.…

• Intestinal obstruction