Chemical formula: C₃H₈O₃ Molecular mass: 92.094 g/mol PubChem compound: 753
Glycerol has uses as a hyperosmotic, osmotic diuretic, and ophthalmic agent. It may be used as an eye drop in the treatment of glaucoma to reduce intraocular pressure, as a solution or suppository for short-term treatment of constipation, to evacuate the bowel prior to a colonoscopy, and in some ocular surgeries. It may be given intravenously to reduce pressure inside the brain and used externally on the skin as a moisturizer.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A06AG04 | Glycerol | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AG Enemas |
| A06AX01 | Glycerol | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A06 Laxatives → A06A Laxatives → A06AX Other laxatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLYCERIN Suppository | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| GLYCERIN BP Liquid | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Glycerol is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)
France (FR)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Malta (MT)New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)Singapore (SG)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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