Glycerin 2 g Suppository, 50 suppositories
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen class.
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🩺 Clinical
This is an over-the-counter rectal suppository containing glycerin. It is marketed under the FDA's monograph rules for this product category. Glycerin in suppository form is typically used as an osmotic agent to help draw water into the intestines, which commonly supports bowel regularity. This product is meant for rectal insertion.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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UNII B697894SGQ
Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
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UNII QU7E2XA9TG
Sodium stearate is a salt derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty substance. It acts as a lubricant and binder in tablets and capsules, helping the medicine hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Glycerin 2 g 70000-0572-01 | Cardinal | 25 suppositories | $0.103 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Glycerin 2 g 57237-0325-21 | Rising | 12 suppositories | $0.217 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Proctozone GMax 2 g 57237-0339-21 | Rising | 12 suppositories | $0.217 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Fleet 2 g 00132-0075-00 | C.B. | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Adult Glycerin Laxative 2 g 00363-0445-25 | Walgreens | 62.5 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2 g 11822-3312-05 | Rite | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rite-Aid Glycerin Laxative 2 g 11822-9100-00 | RITE | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin Laxative 2 g 13709-0322-01 | NeilMed | 25 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin Laxative 2 g/2.5g 13709-0329-01 | Neilmed | 2.5 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2 g 37808-0398-50 | H | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stratuscare Adult Glycerin 2 g 58980-0410-12 | Stratus | 12 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Pharmacy Glycerin Laxative 2 g 59779-0109-50 | CVS | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2 g 68016-0015-79 | Chain | 25 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2 g 69842-0724-10 | CVS | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bliss GVS 2 g 72701-0106-05 | Bliss | 100 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Glycerin 2 gthis 84415-0039-50 | Everpharm | 50 suppositories | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 84415-0039-50 You're viewing this | 50 POUCH in 1 CARTON (84415-039-50) / 1 SUPPOSITORY in 1 POUCH | 2026-06-16 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses For relief of occasional constipation. This product usually produces a bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Single Daily dosage: 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor Adults and children 6 years and over tear wrapper prior to immediate use remove the secondary wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows: hold suppository with pointed end up carefully separate tabs with fingernail - gently pull apart by pulling tabs down on both sides - remove suppository from wrapper - insert one suppository well up into the rectum Children 2 to 6 years use Children's Glycerin Suppositories Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For rectal use only. Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks. already used a laxative for more than 1 week. When using this product rectal discomfort or burning sensation may occur Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product This may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each suppository) Glycerin, USP 2 g
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients polyethylene glycol 400, sodium stearate
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Hyperosmotic laxative