Nov 25, 2025 · You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped object that you put in your body, often into …

A suppository is a dosage form used to deliver medications by insertion into a body orifice (any opening in the body), where it dissolves or melts to exert local or systemic effects. There are …

Dec 2, 2024 · A suppository is generally made of a gelatin or cocoa butter shell that contains medication inside. Once it’s inside your body, the outer shell is melted by your body heat, …

May 30, 2025 · A suppository is a medication that is inserted into the rectum or vagina to be broken down and absorbed by the body. Learn more about how suppositories work, and follow …

Apr 17, 2023 · You can use these instructions to use a rectal suppository by yourself. If you’re a parent or caregiver, you can also use these steps to give a suppository to a child or another adult.

Dec 7, 2025 · The type of suppository you need—rectal, vaginal, or urethral—depends on your condition. Suppositories deliver medications directly into your body to treat conditions like …

Oct 31, 2025 · Using your index finger for adults or your pinkie for younger children, gently insert the round end of the suppository into the rectum. For an adult, aim to push the suppository at …

Aug 7, 2023 · If you’ve never used a suppository before, you too might find them intimidating. But learning what they are, how they work, and how to administer them might just make …

Nov 13, 2024 · Before using a suppository, it is essential to gather the necessary supplies, including the suppository itself and possibly lubricant, if required. Patients should wash their …

Dec 19, 2025 · A suppository is a small, often cone-shaped, solid dose of medication that dissolves in the body after insertion into a body cavity, most commonly the rectum, to release …