Different types of suppositories can be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra (the tube where urine leaves your body).

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The pharmacokinetics of promethazine hydrochloride after administration of rectal suppositories at three dosage strengths and oral syrup were studied. The study had an open-label, randomized ...

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Wash your hands before and after inserting a rectal suppository. Do not take a rectal suppository by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum. Remove the wrapper, but avoid handling the ...

Zinc oxide rectal suppositories are used to treat itching, burning, irritation, and other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements. There are many brands and forms of ...

Depending on age, these relief items come in pill, liquid and rectal suppository form. Have the correct type on hand depending on the ailing person’s age and weight. Advertising 2. Important ...

Acetaminophen 80mg, 120mg, 325mg; rectal supps. Under 6 months: not recommended. 6–11 months: 80mg every 6hrs; max 4 doses/24hrs. 1–3yrs: 80mg every 4–6hrs; max 5 doses/24hrs. 3–6yrs ...

Boric acid suppositories present a potential solution to several vaginal problems such as yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. The creation of these suppositories involves the use of boric ...

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Bioavailability for each suppository treatment relative to the syrup is shown in Figure 4. Mean bioavailability relative to the syrup was 70%, 97%, and 84% for the two 12.5-mg suppositories ...