The use of glycerin suppositoriums is a good way to facilitate the removal of faeces when they are very dry and difficult to remove.
Glycerin suppository is a laxative drug, which is used to empty the intestine in case of constipation, which can be used by adults and children, including infants, whenever recommended by the doctor. This medicine takes 15 to 30 minutes to take effect.and in the case of babies, the effect can be even faster.
- This suppository contains glycerol as an active ingredient.
- Which softens stool with more water.
- Which naturally stimulates the peristaltic movements that cleanse stool.
Glycerin suppository is used to soften stool and facilitate stool evacuation in the event of constipation, which can lead to excess stomach gas, abdominal pain and stomach swelling.
In some cases, this medicine may also be useful for emptying the intestine, in preparation for bowel exams such as colonoscopy, and may be helpful in facilitating bowel movements in case of uncomplicated hemorrhoids.
How you use it depends on the person’s age
For the glycerin suppository to have the desired effect, it is recommended that adults drink 6 to 8 glasses of water during the day to help soften the stool.To insert the suppository into the anus, you need to open the package, wet it with water clean. and insert it by pushing it with your fingers. After the introduction, the muscles in the region may contract slightly to prevent it from slipping out.
In adults, the suppository takes 15 to 30 minutes to take effect.
To place the suppository on the baby, you must place it on its side and insert the suppository into the navel, inserting it into the narrowest and flatest part of the suppository, it is not necessary to insert the suppository completely, since only half of the suppository can be inserted and maintained for a few minutes, because this short stimulus should already be enough to facilitate the exit of the faeces.
The recommended dose is only 1 suppository per day, during the time recommended by your doctor.
Glycerin suppository should not be used by people with appendicitis, if the anus is bleeding from an unidentified cause, bowel obstruction or during recovery from rectal surgery.
In addition, it is also contraindicated in cases of glycerin allergy and should be used with caution in people with increased blood fluid, in cases of heart failure, kidney disease and in dehydrated people.
These medicines should only be used during pregnancy on medical advice.
Glycerin suppository is generally well tolerated and, in some cases, can cause intestinal cramping, diarrhea, gas formation and increased thirst.Sometimes there may be a slight increase in blood flow in this area, which can cause the skin to get pinker or irritated.