Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to glycerin
4 other medicines are given the same way (rectal) and in the same FDA class as glycerin or labeled mainly for the same use (constipation); the others include 1 osmotic laxative (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as glycerin?
Constipation lists all 20 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (rectal) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | this medicine | none listed | $0.103 per suppository Glycerin suppository | No | No current entry |
| Bisacodyl | Constipation | none listed | $0.320 per suppository 10 mg suppository | No | No current entry |
| Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasicosmotic laxative | Constipation | none listed | $0.0067 per mL Enema ready to use | No | No current entry |
| Mineral oil | Constipation | none listed | $0.0171 per mL Fleet mineral oil enema | No | No current entry |
| Docusate | Constipation | none listed | $0.461 per mL Docusate sodium mini enema | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Glycerin: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Bisacodyl vs glycerin
- two records side by side