Glycerin Enema

Preferred Label : Glycerin Enema;

NCIt definition : An enema solution containing 5% glycerin, a trihydroxy alcohol with osmotic laxative activity. Upon rectal administration, glycerin enema creates an osmotic gradient thereby attracting water into the rectum. This increases volume, increases peristalsis, stimulates evacuation, and relieves constipation.;

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Origin ID

C84849;

UMLS CUI

C0775333;

Semantic type(s)
- Clinical Drug [UMLS semantic type]
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