Glycerol

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT GLYCERIN (GLYCERIN)

Composition:

Active ingredient: glycerin;

1 g of liquid contains 0.85 g of glycerin;

Excipient: purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Liquid.

Main physicochemical properties: syrupy, oily to the touch, colorless or almost colorless transparent liquid. Highly hygroscopic.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Emollient and protective agents. ATC code D02AX.

Pharmacological Properties

Pharmacodynamics

Glycerin exerts a softening effect on the skin. Glycerin is also used as a solvent for boric acid, borax, protargol, and tannin.

Pharmacokinetics

Glycerin hardly penetrates through the skin, but readily penetrates through mucous membranes.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

For softening the skin and treatment of mucous membranes. As a base for the preparation of liniments and ointments.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity. Skin lesions present (cracks, open wounds).

Special precautions.

Do not violate the rules for using the medicinal product.

Interaction with medicinal products and other types of interactions.

Unknown.

Instructions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Data not available.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Data not available.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

Apply externally to skin and mucous membranes; apply 30% solution as compresses to dry skin (dilute the preparation with water in a 1:3 ratio).

Children.

Data are lacking.

Overdose .

Not observed.

Adverse reactions.

Not identified.

Shelf life. 5 years.

Storage conditions.

Store in the original packaging at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging.

25 g, 40 g, or 50 g in a glass or polymer bottle, or 100 g in a glass bottle. In a carton or without a carton.

Availability category. Over-the-counter (without prescription).

Manufacturer. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Manufacturer's location and address of business activity.

69063, Zaporizhzhia, Amosova St., 75, Ukraine.

Marketing Authorization Holder. JSC Pharmaceutical Factory "Viola".

Marketing Authorization Holder's address.

69063, Zaporizhzhia, Amosova St., 75, Ukraine.