Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped ...

Rectal suppositories are forms of medication that are inserted into the rectum. Some people use them as alternatives to oral medications, including people who cannot take pills by mouth. Rectal ...

Suppositories are a type of medication that is inserted into the body — most commonly the rectum or vagina — where they dissolve and release the medication for absorption. Doctors recommend different ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections. You may develop side effects like irritation and leakage, so contact a doctor ...

Vaginal suppositories are solid, oval-shaped treatments that a person inserts into the vagina using a plastic applicator. They become liquid as they warm to the body’s temperature. A vaginal ...