Name
GLYCEROL ALFASIGMA children 1375 mg suppositories
GLYCEROL ALFASIGMA adults 2250 mg suppositories
Glycerol


What is it and what is it used for?
Alfasigma Glicerol contains the active ingredient glycerol, which belongs to the category of laxatives, which are medicines used to facilitate the elimination of stool.

This medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of occasional constipation.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Alfasigma Glycerol
- if you are allergic to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you have acute abdominal pain or any abdominal pain whose cause you do not know
- if you have nausea or vomiting
- if you have a blockage or narrowing (stenosis) in your intestine
- if you suffer from rectal bleeding of which you do not know the cause
- if you have an acute haemorrhoidal crisis with pain and bleeding
- if he is in a serious state of dehydration


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using Glicerolo Alfasigma:
- if the need for a laxative arises from a sudden change in previous bowel habits (frequency and characteristics of bowel movements) that lasts for more than two weeks or when the use of a laxative fails to produce any effect
- if he is elderly or in poor health
- if you often have problems with bowel movements or if you suffer from chronic constipation

Please note that:
- laxatives should be used as infrequently as possible and for no more than seven days
- you should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water, or other liquids during treatment with laxatives to help soften the stool
- it is advisable to correct your eating habits by integrating your diet with more fibre and water, during episodes of constipation

Laxative abuse (frequent or prolonged use or excessive doses) can cause:
- persistent diarrhea resulting in loss of water, mineral salts and other essential substances
- in more serious cases, dehydration or a serious decrease in potassium in the blood may occur, which can lead to heart or nerve and muscle dysfunction, especially if you are simultaneously taking heart medicines (digitalis), medicines to increase urine production (diuretics) or cortisone (anti-inflammatories).
- the need to gradually increase the dosage
- chronic constipation
- loss of normal bowel function (decreased bowel tone)
- abuse of laxatives, especially contact laxatives (stimulant laxatives), can cause dependence (and, therefore, the possible need to gradually increase the dosage), chronic constipation and loss of normal intestinal functions (intestinal atony)

Children
In children under 12 years of age, the medicine can only be used after consulting a doctor.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following are the side effects of glycerol. There is insufficient data to determine the frequency of the individual effects listed.

The side effects that may occur with the use of Alfasigma Glicerol are:
- cramp-like pains (isolated),
- non-continuous abdominal pain (abdominal colic),
- diarrhea with loss of fluids and salts,

These effects are more frequent in cases of severe constipation:
- redness with burning or pain (irritation) in the rectum.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.