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Glycerin (Ingredient)

Chemical formula: C3H8O3
Drugbank ID: DB09462
ATC codes: A06AG04, A06AX01

The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain glycerin.

Products containing glycerin

glycerin systemic

Brand names: Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Strength, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult, Glycerol, Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric
Drug class: laxatives

Glycerin systemic is used in the treatment of:

glycerin ophthalmic

Brand name: Ophthalgan
Drug class: ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

glycerin otic

Brand name: E-R-O Ear-Dry
Drug class: cerumenolytics

glycerin topical

Brand names: Pretz Irrigation Solution, Pretz Nasal Spray, Orajel Dry Mouth Moisturizing Gel
Drug class: topical emollients

Glycerin topical is used in the treatment of:

Multi-ingredient medications containing glycerin

glycerin/lidocaine topical

Brand name: Abreva Rapid Pain Relief
Drug class: topical anesthetics

Glycerin/lidocaine topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/lidocaine/petrolatum/phenylephrine topical

Brand name: Preparation H Rapid Relief with Lidocaine Cream
Drug class: anorectal preparations

Glycerin/lidocaine/petrolatum/phenylephrine topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/lidocaine/phenylephrine topical

Brand name: Preparation H Rapid Relief With Lidocaine Totables
Drug class: anorectal preparations

Glycerin/lidocaine/phenylephrine topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/lidocaine/witch hazel topical

Brand name: Tucks Multi Care Relief Kit
Drug class: anorectal preparations

Glycerin/lidocaine/witch hazel topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/petrolatum/phenylephrine/pramoxine topical

Brand names: Preparation H Maximum Strength, Preparation H Multi-Symptom
Drug class: anorectal preparations

Glycerin/petrolatum/phenylephrine/pramoxine topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/phenol topical

Brand names: Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Throat Spray, Chloraseptic Max Sore Throat Relief Plus Coating Protection, Ulcerease
Drug class: mouth and throat products

Glycerin/phenol topical is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/propylene glycol ophthalmic

Glycerin/propylene glycol ophthalmic is used in the treatment of:

glycerin/witch hazel topical

Brand names: Sani-pads with Aloe, Sani-Clens, Hemorrhoidal Hygiene Pads, Tucks Clear Gel
Drug class: anorectal preparations

Glycerin/witch hazel topical is used in the treatment of:

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of glycerin

Further information

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