Infant suppository is an excellent choice for the treatment of fever and pain, as absorption into the rectum is greater and faster, taking less time to relieve symptoms, compared to the same oral medication, plus it does not pass through the stomach and is an easy way to administer the medicine when the child is still very young or rejects the drug.
In addition to pain and fever relief suppository, this form of dosing is also available for the treatment of constipation and for the treatment of sputum.
The suppositoriums available for use with children are
Dipirone suppositoriums, known as the Novalgina brand, can be used to relieve pain and reduce fever and the recommended dose is 1 suppository up to a maximum of 4 times a day.Learn about the contraindications and side effects of dipirone.
Dipirone suppositoriums should not be used in children under 4 years of age.
Glycerin suppositoriums are indicated for the treatment and/or prevention of constipation, as they contribute to the elimination of faeces. The recommended dose is one suppository per day if necessary or as directed by a doctor. In infants, it is recommended to insert the finest part of the suppository and hold the other end with your fingers until there is a mount.
Transpulmine in suppositoriums has expectorant and mucolytic action and is therefore indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mucus cough.The recommended dose is 1 to 2 suppositoriums per day, but should only be used in children over 2 years of age.Transpulmin presentations.
Before applying the suppository, the hands should be washed well and the child’s buttocks should be separated with the thumb and forefinger, to leave the other hand free.
The correct position to place the suppository is lying on its side and ideally before inserting it is to lubricate the anus area and the tip of the suppository with a small, water-based or vaseline intimate lubricating gel.
The suppository should be inserted with the tip that has the flat part, then the suppository should be pushed towards the child’s navel, which is the same direction as the rectum, in case you are using a glycerin suppository should wait about 15 minutes before going to the bathroom, so that it is absorbed, unless the child wants to evacuate earlier.
In some cases, after inserting the suppository, it may come out again, this can happen because the pressure exerted during its introduction was low and, in these cases, should be reapplied with more pressure, but careful not to damage.