Vegetable glycerin, a clear liquid typically made from vegetable oils, is widely used in cosmetics and may offer health benefits. This article examines vegetable glycerin’s uses, benefits and ...

I recently found an unopened jar of suppositories in my new house. They were hidden in the depths of my bathroom pantry, left behind by former tenants who bought the Fleet- brand glycerin ...

Rectal suppositories provide an alternative to taking medications orally. Learn how to insert one and how to insert one for someone else.

Anal suppositories 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.

Laxatives can take many forms and come as pills, capsules, liquids, foods, gums, suppositories, and enemas. Most laxatives are intended for short-term use.

Pre-procedural rectal indomethacin administration safely and effectively reduced the incidence of post-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy pancreatitis compared with placebo, according to research.