History of Suppositories

 

Suppositories have had a long and exciting way in the field of medicine:

 

• • Ancient times: They were used by the Egyptians first of all period as early as 1550 BCE

 

• • Rest period: They were mentioned for various treatment in medical texts

 

• • The 1800s: They became popular with mass production

 

• • 21st century: There were advances in formulation and delivery methods

 

Suppositories for Hemorrhoid Treatment as an Example for Common Usages in Treatment

 

Suppositories are used among others for different medical purposes:

 

• • Help in reducing constipation

 

• • Hemorrhoid curing

 

• • Application of medications for the following conditions also:

 

• • • Pain relieving

 

• • • Stopping of Vomiting

 

• • • Decreasing fever

 

• • Hormone usage

 

• • Local treatment of infections

 

Why to Use Suppositories?

 

Suppositories have a few advantages:

 

• • Far fewer side effects as they directly are absorbed into the bloodstream so that the digestive system can be spared

 

• • Handy for patients who need to avoid swallowing the medicine

 

• • They can produce both local and systemic effects at the same time

 

• • One can do it by oneself

 

Suppositories are still widely used as a drug delivery vehicle in today’s modern medicine, helping to underline a different way in which drugs can be given when oral or injectable ways are not appropriate or are not requested.