Glycine is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 2 brand and generic names, for nutritional and metabolic diseases and peptic ulcer. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Aminoacetic Acid 1.5% in Plastic Container (application NDA017865). Other glycine products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
The volume of solution needed will vary with the nature and duration of the urologic procedure. If desired, warm in overwrap to near body temperature in a water bath or oven heated to not more than 45°C. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
may result from intravascular absorption of glycine. Large intravenous doses of glycine are known to cause salivation, nausea and lightheadedness. Other consequences of absorption of urologic irrigating solutions include fluid and electrolyte disturbances such as acidosis, electrolyte loss, marked diuresis, urinary retention, edema, dryness of mouth, thirst, dehydration, coma from hyponatremia, secondary hyponatremia due to fluid overload, and hyperammonemia with resultant coma and/or encephalopathy; cardiovascular disorders such as hypotension, tachycardia, angina-like pains; pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary congestion; and other general reactions such as blurred vision, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, rhinitis, chills, vertigo, backache, transient blindness and urticaria. Allergic reactions from glycine are unknown or exceedingly rare. Should adverse reactions occur, discontinue the irrigation and re-evaluate the clinical status of the patient. Post-Marketing Experience Following off-label use of 1.5% Glycine Irrigation, USP for hysteroscopic procedures in women, life-threatening adverse events related to fluid overload have been reported.
Anuria.
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | — | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Supplement | Irrigant | — | — | View → |
From the FDA Enforcement database. A recall covers specific lots — not the drug as a whole.
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.