Pedia-Lax® Liquid Glycerin Suppositories

From the manufacturer's website: 

• Works in minutes.
• Provides gentle, safe relief.
• Convenient, no mess applicators.
• 6 child rectal applicators.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Warning: For rectal use only. May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation. 

Ask a doctor before using any laxative if the child has:

• abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts longer than 2 weeks
• already have used a laxative for more than one week

Stop use and consult a doctor if child has: 

• rectal bleeding
• no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or call a poison control center right away. 

Ingredients (Active):

• Glycerin 2.8 g

Other ingredients (Inactive): edetate disodium, purified water

Recommended Use: Insert suppository well up into rectum. To produce laxative action suppository is designed to dissolve only partially, may not be noticeable.

• Children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor
• Children under 2 years of age: Ask a doctor

Directions for Use: 

Left-side position: Place child on left side with knees bent and arms resting comfortably.
Knee-chest position: Have child kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably.

Administering the laxative:

• CAUTION: REMOVE ORANGE PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING.
• Hold unit upright, grasping bulb of unit with fingers.
• Grasp orange protective shield with other hand, pull gently to remove.
• With steady pressure, gently insert tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel.
• Discontinue use if resistance is encountered. Forcing the tip can result in injury.
• Insertion may be easier if child receiving suppository bears down as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus.
• Squeeze the bulb until nearly all liquid is expelled.
• While continuing to squeeze the bulb, remove tip from rectum and discard unit.
• It is not necessary to empty unit completely. The unit contains more than the amount of liquid needed for effective use. A small amount of liquid will remain in the unit after squeezing.