Glycerol for Adults (Petrus) TM
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Active ingredients: glycerol
Pack: Glycerol for Adults (Petrus) 2.8 g suppository, 12, strip pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PETRUS GLYCEROL 2.8g SUPPOSITORIES FOR ADULTS strip packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Laxative for acute and temporary constipation in adults
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Suppository, moulded
- Rectal
- A solid body, shaped suitable for rectal administration, amber in colour, 4g adult usage
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 12 suppositories pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
