A vast range of suppositories is available for the different uses and places of administration of them. There are four primary types. These are the main types that are about:
1. Rectal Suppositories
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- Inserted in the rectum
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- Usual indications: constipation relief, hemorrhoid treatments, pain relief
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- Instances: glycerin suppositories, bisacodyl suppositories
2. Vaginal Suppositories
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- Inserted into the vagina
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- Common uses: yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, hormonal treatments
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- Examples: miconazole, clotrimazole, progesterone suppositories
3. Urethral Suppositories
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- Inserted into the urethra
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- Common uses: erectile dysfunction treatment
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- Example alprostadil urethral suppository
4. Nasal Suppositories
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- Inserted into the nasal passage
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- Common uses: nasal congestion, allergies
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- Less common than other types
All the different types of suppositories are purposely made to be melt or dissolve at body heat, thereby, delivering the medication for local or systemic purposes. The decision of the kind of medication will be based on the patient’s condition and the uniqueness of their physical state.
