Glycerine acts as a lubricant and stimulates the muscles of the intestines causing it to contract which help move the stools along.
Glycerin also known as Glycerol.
Route: per rectum
Side effects:
tummy crampsTuesday, 1 April 2008
Scenario 5 for the Drug OSCE
Mr Buds has not been to the toilet for several days. The doctor has prescribed Glycerine suppositories for him as a laxative to be given PR. 
Glycerine acts as a lubricant and stimulates the muscles of the intestines causing it to contract which help move the stools along.
Route: per rectum
Side effects:
tummy cramps
Glycerine acts as a lubricant and stimulates the muscles of the intestines causing it to contract which help move the stools along.
Route: per rectum
Side effects:
tummy cramps
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