Glycerin Enemas

According to WRIC Health, we may not be using enough glycerin in our enemas. A glycerin enema contains the active ingredient Glycerol, which is indicated for the treatment of constipation, some radiological examinations and for bowel cleansing. Glycerin is hyperosmotic meaning it retains water in the intestine, stimulating peristalsis. The glycerin enema is not absorbed into the body so side effects are uncommon.

The recommended minimum dose (emphasis added) is 250 ml of glycerin added to 1,750 ml of water making two-quarts. This results in a 12.5% glycerin enema. The equivalent mixture in ounces is 8.5 ounces of glycerin added to 59 ounces of water for a two-quart 12.5% glycerin enema. If this concentration is not adequate, it is recommended to use 500 ml of glycerin added to 1,500 ml of water making a two-quart 25% glycerin enema. The equivalent mixture in ounces is 17 ounces of glycerin added to 51 ounces of water for a two-quart 25% glycerin enema. It is noted that this is more glycerin than in Susie’s Rough Ride Enema which calls for 16 ounces of glycerin. If this concentration is not adequate, it is recommended to use 1,000 ml of glycerin added to 1,000 ml of water for a two-quart 50% glycerin enema. The equivalent mixture in ounces is 34 ounces of glycerin added to 34 ounces of water for a two-quart 50% glycerin enema. WRIC Health indicates that you can take daily glycerin enemas but treatment should not exceed one week.

Glycerin is readily available in one-gallon (3,785 ml or 128 ounces) containers on the internet costing about $30.00. For enema purposes, only USP (United States Pharmacopia) glycerin should be used. The use of glycerin contaminated with diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol is a serious health hazard as these are considered to be unacceptable toxic substances. The USP designation on glycerin indicates the absence of these toxins.

I prepared a 12.5% two-quart glycerin enema and using a double balloon rectal catheter, infused the enema over about 9-10 minutes. The first five minutes were uneventful. From five to ten minutes, there was gurgling sounds but no cramps. At ten to fifteen minutes, there were rapid and continuous cramps but these were at a low and tolerable level. Up to twenty minutes, the cramping was not as fast but the cramps were quite intense.

I next prepared a 25% two-quart glycerin enema but before taking it, I wanted to see how a 25% enema felt. So I mixed three ounces of glycerin added to nine ounces of water and directly infused the solution. I didn’t feel anything as I think this volume is simply not sufficient. I then took the two-quart 25% glycerin enema and using a double balloon rectal catheter, infused the solution over about five-six minutes. The first five minutes were uneventful but from five to fifteen minutes, I felt occasional but very intense cramps. Up to twenty minutes, the cramping became quite intense although spread out over time.

I have not taken the two-quart 50% glycerin enema yet but will do so soon using a double balloon rectal catheter (recommended for all of these glycerin enemas). I recommend taking a soapsuds enema following a glycerin enema as the hyperosmotic nature of glycerin drawing water into the intestines can keep you near a toilet for quite some time

The information provided herein is from WRIC Health (https://wric-health.com/eng/package-and-remedies/what-is-the-glycerin-enema-for-and-how-to-do-it/). The article has been translated to English from Portugese. The translator confused the Fleets 7.5 ml liquid glycerin suppository with the glycerin enema but it is easily separated when reading the article.

Wow! Good read.

I recently dissolved a bar of Nutrogena glycerine soap in about 2.5 quarts of water and took it with a colon tube. It was mildly crampy but generally very nice. The entire bar didn’t dissolve however, a good bit of it stayed on the bottom of the pitcher. I’ll have to look into the liquid stuff!

The article suggests ridiculous amounts of glycerin.

Just try two ounces in 2 quarts of warm water Take it and just wait. About the most I've ever seen recommended is 100ml in 2000ml warm water in the Clismasac. One of those will pretty much turn your bowel inside out. I had one and was pooing for over an hour.

Don't trust all you read on the web.

MO

Agree with Sean. The amount of glycerin suggested is probably dangerous. There are a few reports in the literature of ischemic colitis triggered by the addition of glycerin to large volume enemas. That is a serious condition which can be fatal. Take everything you read online with a grain of salt.

For a great quick enema I use 1 oz in a 10 oz (10%) bulb filled with warm water. Great results within 10 minutes. I usually follow with a 2 qt soap suds enema and then a 2 qt. rinse enema with plain water and 4 tps. of baking soda. Great way to start a day.

For the record, I used a Clismasac twice while in Italy on an extended holiday. I was a little wary of using the glycerin that comes preloaded in the disposable bag but had no problems. I took the full enema (100 ml of glycerin and 1900 ml of tap water) and had a very effective bowel cleansing both times. It felt equivalent to a very soapy 2 liter enema in terms of effectiveness.

Incidently, I had one of my more embarrasing enema-related experiences on that trip. I was traveling with a good friend whom I have known for years. The first week we were in Italy I did not have a bowel movement at all. We were walking around the city one morning on the way to breakfast. We found a cafe that looked promising. There was also a farmacia accross the street from the cafe. I told him to grab a table while I ducked into the farmacia to see what I could buy to take for my constipation. I was looking for either a Fleet-type saline enema or a micro enema like Microlax. Enemas are kept behind the counter in most European pharmacies and Italy is no exception. When I asked at the counter what kind of enemas they had, the pharmacist brought out a Fleet-type saline enema, a Microlax and a Clismasac. I was both shocked and delighted that the Clismasac was an option. I had no idea such a thing existed in Italy. I immediately decided to purchase the Clismasac. The pharmacist explained how it worked while a clerk rang up the purchase. As I got out my credit card, I noticed my friend standing about 3 feet behind me and intently watching the transaction. I must have turned three shades of red. I was mortified. I was close enough friends with this guy that he knew I suffered from chronic constipation. But it was certainly a revelation to him that I had just purchased a large volume disposable bag enema. Though I kept trying to change the subject, he peppered me with questions about the enema at breakfast.

We made it through the rest of a busy tourist day without him saying anything else about the enema. Late that evening, I had the uneviable task of trying to quitely give myself the bag enema with him in the hotel room. It actually worked out OK although it was embarrasing for me to have to do it in the hotel room bathroom while he was 15 feet away in bed trying to sleep.

Eboyhou,

If he asked that many questions, and was that close of a friend, you might suggest he give you the Enema.

I can only wonder what @SwitchableSusie would say??????????????????

If anybody knows????…She Does!!!

highwater

PS ‘Miss ya' Sue… wonder if yer’ lurkin' in the background???

@eboyhou

Your experience wit the Clismasac parallels mine. A couple of minutes after the solution is all in, they stat to get very hard indeed to hold which is soon followed my a massive, uncontrollable poo. One of these bags will pretty much completely clear a person out of all poo.

Doesn't look like they are available in the US

@Public Enema,

I don't think the Clismasac enema bags are even available in Italy anymore. I was traveling in Italy and constipated at the perfect time (2016).

@illfer,

He probably would have given me the enema if I had asked. I just did not want to go there. We have been close for decades. It has never been sexual but we have always been very open about issues of health and sex.

They are still available for about 10 Euros each from a couple of Italian pharmacies. I bought 6 from such a source a couple of yeas ago. The FedEx shipping was more expensive than the product as I remember .

If you want to try one, just get a 2000ml disposable enema bag, put some warm water in it, add 100ml glycerin, then fill the bag. When you take the solution inset the hose at least 8 to 10 inches as a colon tube. If you're new to this, put a portable (bedside) commode near the bed or take the enema in the bathroom near to the toilet. You may well have to poo very fast.