Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. 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 ...

Suppositories are a type of medication that is inserted into the body — most commonly the rectum or vagina — where they dissolve and release the medication for absorption. Doctors recommend different ...

Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections. You may develop side effects like irritation and leakage, so contact a doctor ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Fecal impaction is when a hard, dry mass of stool becomes stuck in the colon or rectum. If laxatives and suppositories do not help, enema, water irrigation, or manual evacuation may be necessary.

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 constipation or vaginal ...