Glycerin rectal suppositories are a very common over-the-counter solution to constipation. Here’s what you need to know about them:

 

Purpose and Function

 

• • They are mostly used to relieve constipation for example once in a while.

 

• • They cause more water to flow into your intestines, indirectly making stool soft and moving it out of the large colon.

 

• • They often take effect from 15 minutes to 1 hour after administration.

 

How to Use

 

• • First, unwrap the suppository if at all it is inside the cover of a wrapper.

 

• • If the suppository is dry, dampen it with a little water.

 

• • Insert it into rectum (Place it where you are directed to; usually about 1 inch depth)

 

• • Whenever possible, try to keep it inside the rectum for 15-20 minutes.

 

Benefits

 

• • Instant, brief relief from constipation

 

• • Most adults and children are usually secure while using it.

 

• • A serious side effect like progesterone only in a pregnant woman is only allowed with a doctor’s order.

 

Potential Side Effects

 

• • Itching and skin sores can be the result of glycerin applied rectally.

 

• • Some may feel a sensation of a sting or a burn at the insertion site, which will probably improve.

 

• • Pain can be a result of rectal glycerin.

 

Do not forget to get your doctor’s advice first, especially for giving these small things to babies.  No changes in textarea, content is sent to server!