This article illustrates the right way to use your rectal suppositories.
Suppositories are NOT to be taken orally. They are for rectal use only.
1 | Wash your hands with soap and water before using the suppository. |
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2 | Remove the wrapper from the suppository. | |
3 | Moisten the suppository with water or use a lubricant to lubricate the suppository tip and rectum. | |
4 | Lie down on your side, with one knee bend up towards your chest. Insert the suppository, tapered end first into the anus. Push well up into the rectum with finger. | |
5 | Wash your hands with soap and water after each insertion. | |
6 | Lie down for about 15 minutes. This helps the anus to retain the suppository so that the medication can work better. | |
Store this medicine correctly. | |
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Store suppositories in the refrigerator. |
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Do not keep different types of medicines together in one container. Keep each medicine separately in its original labelled container. |
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Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. |
| Do not keep expired medicines or medicines that are no longer needed. |
This article was last reviewed on Wednesday, November 22, 2023