No bowel movement after glycerin suppository

A suppository is an individually packaged medicine shaped like a bullet, which can be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra and absorbed into the blood stream after dissolving.

It is generally given to patients because of their systemic effects for relieving nausea, reducing fever or providing analgesia; or for their local effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa to make defecation smooth.

How to Insert a Suppository

Precautions

• Suppositories should not be used if you have intestinal obstruction or rectal bleeding.
• Generally, suppositories should only be used when necessary during pregnancy.

  It is not yet clear whether they pass into breast milk, so consult your doctor if you are nursing.

• Before using, tell your doctor if you have any allergies, especially with glycerin. Inactive ingredients contained in the suppository may cause unexpected allergic reactions, so talk to your doctor first.
• Also inform him/her of your medical history if you have any other bowel problems or abdominal symptoms such as pain or persistent vomiting.
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