Glycerol

Glycerol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Glycerol is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. Glycerol is used in medical, pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness, providing lubrication, and as humectants.

Table Of contents

• Glycerol
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Glycerol
Availability	Prescription only
Generic	Glycerol
Related Drugs	sodium phenylbutyrate, Ravicti, Buphenyl
Weight	infant, adult, pediatric,
Type	Rectal Enema, Rectal Suppository, Rectal, Enema
Therapeutic Class	Miscellaneous topical agents
Manufacturer	Martindale Pharma, An Ethypharm Group Company, Afi Farma
Available Country	United Kingdom, United States, Indonesia
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Glycerol helps lubricating in sexual intercourse specially for post menopausal women to reduce irritation, for lubrication during vaginal examinations, endoscopy, catheterization for gloves and instruments. It is also used to treat or prevent dry skin.

Dosage

Glycerol dosage

Apply as needed.

Precaution

Glycerol is for external use only. When using this product do not get into eyes. Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites & serious burns.

Glycerol Disease Interaction

Moderate: fat malabsorption, hepatic impairment, neuropathy, renal impairment

Contraindication

Usually well tolerated. People with prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients should not use it.

Storage Condition

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

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