Glycerin Suppositories to Reduce Jaundice in Premature Infants

Light therapy is used to treat cases of neonatal jaundice through the isomerization of the bilirubin and consequently transformation into compounds that the newborn can excrete via urine and stools.

Promotes stooling through rectal stimulation and softening of stool. Given every 8 hours rectally. A pediatric glycerin suppository is 1.2 grams. All infants in this study arm will receive our standard dose of glycerin suppository which is 0.25 of the pediatric suppository or 0.3 grams.