Glycerin + Sodium chloride
Indications
Glycerin + Sodium chloride is used for:
Indicated for constipation
Adult Dose
Enema
2-3 times daily
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Lie in left lateral position and flex both the legs at the knee and hip joints, gently insert the lubricated nozzle into the anal opening and squeeze the container till the solution is emptied into the rectum.
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Glycerin + Sodium chloride :
Mechanism of Action
Glycerin is a hyperosmotic laxative, due to its hygroscopic or osmotic effects it draws water into the intestine promoting contractions. In addition, it may also act via its local irritant effect. Sodium chloride (table salt) acts by exerting hyperosmotic pressure which increases the fluid content in the rectum and stimulating the contraction.