Rectal suppositories can deliver many types of medication. For instance, they may contain glycerin to treat constipation or acetaminophen to treat a fever. Medication from a rectal suppository ...

A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation.

Rectal suppositories are conveniently shaped medicated solid preparations for insertion into the rectum. They can vary in weight and usually consist of solid vegetable oil that dissolves at body ...

People can buy glycerin and bisacodyl suppositories over the counter, without a prescription. A person will need to insert the suppository into the rectum and wait for it to act. Glycerin appears ...

Figures and tables can be seen in the attached print-friendly PDF file of the complete article in the ‘Files’ section of this page The rectal mucosa has a rich blood and lymph supply that aids ...

In some cases, your doctor might recommend giving your baby an infant glycerin suppository. These are known as stimulant laxatives and can help provide relief from temporary constipation.

These drugs, given by mouth, as a rectal suppository or injected into a vein or muscle have been shown to rapidly reduce heavy parasite infection. Oral artemisinin-based combination treatments now ...