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Can you put phenergan suppositories in the vagina instead the rectum?
NO
Drug administration to the anus or rectum?
Rectal suppositories and steroid enemas are used for treating colitis
What are the ways in which you can take a tablet?
Depends on which medicine or tablet you mean: - under the tongue and let it dissolve - swallow it whole - suppositories (dissolve in your rectum) - vaginal suppositories (dissolve in your vagina)
Can you deposit capsules in the rectum and is it effective?
Yes, medications can be administered rectally using suppositories or enemas. This method can be effective for certain conditions, as the rectum allows for quick absorption of the medication into the bloodstream. It is important to follow proper administration guidelines for optimal effectiveness.
Can suppositories be used to treat asthma If so what is the name of the suppositories?
so far as i know there are no suppositories being used to threat asthma as suppositories are intended to be used rectally and give local effect on rectum. you can't swallow suppositories and cannot tolerate with the taste and even if you hold the suppositories in your hand it will melt,how you want to swallow it? and asthma are inflammatory of the airways.the most effective treatment available nowadays are inhaler as the patient will inhale the powder that will go straightly to the site of inflammation.Amendment/improvement to this answer: Yes. There is a medicine called 'aminophylline' which acts as a bronchodilator (dilates the bronchii (breathing tubes leading down to the lungs). Aminophylline suppositories are prescribed for bronchial asthma. The bronchii become constricted during asthmatic attacks. The advantage of giving a medicine in suppository form to someone who is having breathing difficulties, is that they may have difficulty swallowing when they are very breathless and so may cause them unnecessary additional anxiety.It is completely untrue that suppositories are only used to treat local disease in the rectum. Many medicines can be absorbed through the rectal tissue. Examples are painkillers, anti-inflammatory and anaesthetics. Some countries have a preference for rectally administered medicine, not least because it can be more reliable that oral (by mouth) administration.
Should glycerin suppositories come out or melt in your butt when going to the bathroom?
Glycerin suppositories are designed to melt inside the rectum, providing lubrication to help soften and facilitate bowel movements. It's normal for the suppository to dissolve and not come out intact when used for constipation relief.
How Do we call a drug administered through the rectum?
They are called suppositories and work far faster than orals, but never, ever use an oral tab/capsule rectally!!
What is suppository?
A suppository is a type of medicine that is inserted into the rectum, to clean out the bowels. Suppositories can be used prior to abdominal surgery or to relieve constipation.
Can you absorb medicine in the anus?
Yes you can, I have done it. Put KY on your middle finger and the pill on top of the finger and push as far as it can go, I have 5 pills, the small ones are little harder to insert. But ok, the pills worked slower....
Will a suppository work if swallowed?
No - and it will probably kill you or make you seriously ill ! Suppositories usually contain medicine to cure a problem associated with the rectum and large intestine. It's designed to break apart, and concentrate the drug where it's needed after insertion. If you swallowed it - the drug would be absorbed into your bloodstream, and would either do nothing to ease the symptoms for which it was prescribed - or make you seriously ill (or worse !)
what if some broken down food can't be absorbed while in the small intestine where does this waste material go?
Anything not absorbed by the small intestine will eventually exit through the rectum.
How long should Hydrocortisone Rectal capsule stay in rectum for?
Eventually, rectal suppositories should dissolve in the rectum. The exact time this takes will be stated on the medication form you're given with this prescription. If the suppository doesn't dissolve in a reasonable amount of time according to the material, you can remove it. If you do so, I'd call the pharmacy first, and ask them why their med isn't performing per spec. However, I've never heard of this happening -- suppositories are really good at dissolving per plan. Make sure you're not just getting impatient :}.
