Walgreens Adult Glycerin
Glycerin Suppository · Suppository · Rectal
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient Active Ingredient Purpose (in each suppository) Glycerin, USP 2 grams ............................................Laxative
Purpose
Uses -relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) -generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
Uses
Directions adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository per day or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Walgreens Infants & Children suppositories children under 2 years ask a doctor -Insert 1 suppository well up into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes -It need not melt to produce laxative action
Warnings
Warnings For rectal use only
Do not use
Do not use Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have - abdominal pain - nausea - vomiting - noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if -you have rectal bleeding -you fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository per day or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Walgreens Infants & Children suppositories children under 2 years ask a doctor -Insert 1 suppository well up into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes -It need not melt to produce laxative action
Other information
Other information -keep tightly closed -avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreens (revised May 23, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Glycerin in 1 product
Walgreens Adult Glycerin NDC products (1)
Walgreens Adult Glycerin recalls
- D-1728-2019 Aug 21, 2019 · Class II · Terminated
CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.
Frequently asked questions
What is Walgreens Adult Glycerin used for?
Directions adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository per day or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Walgreens Infants & Children suppositories children under 2 years ask a doctor -Insert 1 suppository well up into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes -It need not melt to produce laxative action
Who makes Walgreens Adult Glycerin?
Walgreens Adult Glycerin is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Walgreens.
Has Walgreens Adult Glycerin been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 1 recall for Walgreens Adult Glycerin, most recently D-1728-2019 (class ii): CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing…