Re: how to use your suppositories>Vera

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Vera,

Thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I needed to know. I

guess to some suppositories are elementary but not to all of us.

Thanks again,

Belinda

> Hi Belinda:

> You were asking about suppositories and I knew I had something on

how to,

> but couldn't find it last night. So here it is. It tells you

everything that

> you need to know. I think I told you about putting them in the

frige, Sorry !

> it's put them in a cool dark place to store, but not in the frige.

>

> Take Care

> Vera

> ****************

>

>

> How to use your suppositories

>

> Written by http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/whoisnd.htm " >Helen

, pharmacist

> What are suppositories?

>

> Suppositories are solid, bullet-shaped preparations designed for

easy

> insertion into the anus (back passage). They are normally made of a

solid

> vegetable oil that contains the medicine. The suppository dissolves

at body

> temperature and gradually spreads over the lining of the lower

bowel

> (rectum), where it is absorbed into the bloodstream.

>

> Suppositories are used either to provide a local action in the

rectum, or as

> an alternative to oral forms of medicine (eg when someone is

continuously

> feeling sick or is unable to take anything by mouth). The medicine

is easily

> absorbed from the rectum as there is a rich supply of blood vessels

in this

> area.

>

>

>

> How to use your suppositories

>

>

> Go to the toilet and empty your bowels if necessary.

>

>

> Wash your hands.

>

>

> Remove any foil or plastic wrapping from the suppository.

>

>

> Either squat or lie on your side with one leg bent and the other

straight.

>

>

> Gently but firmly push the suppository into the rectum, pointed end

first. If

> necessary moisten the end of the suppository with a little water.

Push it in

> far enough so that it doesn't slip out.

>

>

> Close your legs and sit or lie still for a few minutes.

>

>

> Wash your hands again.

>

>

> Try not to empty your bowels for at least an hour, unless the

suppository is

> a laxative.

>

>

>

> Other useful advice

>

>

> Once in the rectum the suppository will melt and may leak from your

rectum.

> You may find it more comfortable to insert the suppository before

going to

> bed at night rather than during the day, however follow the

instructions

> given by your doctor. If you do insert suppositories during the

day, be aware

> that some suppositories can stain your clothes.

>

>

> STORAGE: store your suppositories in a cool dark place, but not in

the

> fridge. If they get too warm they may melt and not be firm enough

to insert.

>

>

> Always use the medicine according to the printed label or as

instructed by

> your doctor or pharmacist.

>

>

> Don't give your medicines to anyone else to use, even if they have

the same

> symptoms as you. They may be harmful to other people.

>

>

> Always keep medicines out of the reach of children.

>

>

> If you forget to take a dose of your medicine, take the dose as

soon as you

> remember, and then go on as before.

>

>

> Suppositories are designed only for insertion into the rectum and

must not be

> taken orally. If they are accidentally swallowed, tell your doctor

at once.

>

>

> Do not use your suppositories after the expiry date on the pack.