Recommended by physicians and pharmacists for over 50 years to provide comfortable relief from occasional constipation

Colace Glycerin Suppositories

Colace Glycerin Suppositories:

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

How They Are Supplied

Laxative for Adults and Children

• 2.1 grams glycerin USP per suppository. Each container has 24 suppositories.

Laxative for Infants and Children

• 1.2 grams glycerin USP per suppository. Each container has 12 suppositories.

Mechanism of action

Recommended Doses

Colace Laxative for Adults- Glycerin USP 2.1 grams

• Usual dose: Adults and children 6 years of age and older: insert 1 suppository well into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes; it need not melt to produce laxative action
• Do not exceed 1 suppository daily or as directed by a doctor
• Children 2 to under 6 years of age: Use Colace Suppositories for infants and children.

Colace Laxative for Infants and Children Glycerin USP 1.2 grams

• Usual dose: Children 2 to under 6 years of age: Insert 1 suppository well into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes; it need not melt to produce laxative action
• Do not exceed 1 suppository daily or as directed by a doctor
• Children under 2: Ask a doctor

 Warnings

• For rectal use only
• Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless told to do so by a doctor.
• Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil unless told to do so by a doctor.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks
• Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.