SUPPOSITORY FOR ADULT

Rectal suppository for adults is specially prepared for insertion into the rectum. Suppositories for adults are made of compounds. Liquid rectal medicine solutions are given by enema. Suppositories are prepared by mixing medicine with a wax substance to form a semi solid, shape that will melt after insertion into the rectum. Rectal prescriptions are done for a localized appearance on the rectum or for a universal effect when a patient is vomiting. Adult suppository is commonly used as a treatment for constipation or as a treatment for anal inflammation. There are also other rectal suppositories that is not intended to treat constipation but rather to cure fever. Rectal suppositories must not be given to patient with cardiac history such as arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat, e.g bradycardia and tachycardia) or has been recently suffers from heart attack. The insertion of rectal suppository causes a vague nerve response to arrhythmia or bradycardia. Rectal suppository also is not administered to patient who is under the influence of alcohol. The alcohol components such as the hydroxyl and carbon, will react in the body, this is noted to patient who has tachycardia. A suppository also not advice if the patient is suffering from abdominal pain because the rapid peristaltic movement of the colon can sometimes cause appendicitis. Using of rectal prescription is done only after you have position the patient correctly. Side lying is the most comfortable position in inserting rectal suppository.

Rectal suppositories act as a laxative. If you are constipated, you would perhaps take a suppository for easier bowel movement. After the suppository is inserted in about 15 minutes feces are excreted out of the colon. Like enema inserting a rectal suppository also needs a comfortable position. There are several types of positions in inserting a rectal suppository

1. Lying on your left side. Bend your right leg near your chest
2. Knee chest. Keep your head down and anus up in the air.
3. Lie on your back. Bent your knees and keep them apart
4. Over the knee. This position is best suited to children. On your knee, let the child lie across your lap placing the child’s stomach between your legs.

Like other alleviants for constipation, rectal suppositories are not administered regularly when constipated. All chemically processed products like the laxatives and purgatives, rectal suppository is also a habitual forming. The use of rectal suppository to ease constipation should not be administered regularly. Always take a precautionary measure when using the product.