Glycerol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Liquid. It is typically used for the treatment of Constipation. Other than this, Glycerol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Glycerol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Glycerol are Diarrhoea, Stomach cramps, Stomach Upset. While these are the most often observed Glycerol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Glycerol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Glycerol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Glycerol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glycerol related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Glycerol are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Glycerol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Glycerol is safe while driving, and is addiction.