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• Advice
• Warning

Suppositories are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as laxatives or hemorrhoids medications. If you've never used anal suppositories before, the process can seem a bit intimidating. However, if there is the right preparation, it is quite easy and quick to administer the drug to the anus.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Prepare Pill

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   Consult your doctor. Although you can buy this medication directly from a pharmacy without a prescription, it's best to consult your doctor before taking any new medication.
   • This is especially important if you have been constipated for a long time and try to treat it at home with anal suppositories. You should not use laxatives for a long time.
   • You should also consult your doctor if you want to use anal suppositories in the following cases: pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or planning to use medicine for children.
   • You need to let your doctor know if you have severe stomach pain, nausea, or have ever been allergic to laxatives.

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   Wash your hands completely with soap and water. Pathogens and other bacteria can enter the immune system through the rectum if given the opportunity. For this reason, it is advisable to wash your hands even while wearing gloves while smoking.
   • If you have long nails, keep them short to avoid scratching or damaging the rectal wall.

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   Read the instructions carefully. There are many types of laxatives available on the market that come in different dosages and uses. The strength of the medicine will determine how many pills you need to insert.
   • Follow the directions on the package, never exceed the recommended amount.
   • If you use prescription laxatives, follow the instructions prescribed by your doctor.
   • If the full dose is not required, cut the tablet in half lengthwise. It will be easier to insert if you cut the pill vertically.

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   Wear disposable gloves or finger gloves. If you want, you can use rubber gloves to protect your hands during the insertion process. This is not essential, but wearing gloves will make you feel safer, especially if you have long nails.

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   Hard the tablet if it is soft. If the pill is too soft, it could hurt when inserted. So it's best to harden the pill before using it. There are several ways to harden the medication before removing the sheath:
   • Put the medicine in the freezer refrigerator for 30 minutes.
   • Keep the tablet under a stream of cold water for several minutes.

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   Lubricate the area around the anus with an oil-based gel (optional). You may want to lubricate the skin around your anus to make it easier to insert, if so you can use an oil-based gel, cream, or lotion recommended by your doctor. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Inserting Medicine

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   Lie on your side. To put the medication in, lie down on your side on your left side, pulling your right leg up to your chest.
   • You can also insert medication into your anus while standing. In this case, spread your legs apart and slightly sag your knees.
   • Another way of stuffing is to lie on your back with your feet up in the air (like a baby changing diapers).

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   Insert the medication into the rectum. To make it easier to insert the pill, lift the upper buttocks so that the rectum is exposed, insert the medication vertically. For an adult, push the pill with your index finger. If you are a child, use your little finger.
   • For an adult, push the tablet at least 2.5 cm deep into the rectum.
   • For children, push the tablet into the rectum at least 1.2 to 2.5 cm.
   • Make sure you push the medication through the anal sphincter. If the pill has not been pushed through this position, it may emerge later, instead of being taken over by the body.

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   Press your buttocks together for a few seconds after inserting the pill. Do this to keep the pill from slipping back.
   • You should continue lying down for several minutes after that.

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   Wait for the medicine to take effect. Depending on the type of rectal suppository, it takes 15 to 60 minutes for the medicine to enter the body, and abdominal pain starts to appear.

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   Remove gloves and wash hands thoroughly. Using soap and water, be sure to rub soap on your hands for at least 20 seconds before flushing the water completely. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Insert medication into the patient's anus

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   Allow the patient to lie on their side. There are many positions to put the medicine in, and the easiest way is to lie on your side and bend your knees to your chest.

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   Prepare to put the medicine. Hold the pill with one hand, between your thumb and index finger. Use your other hand to lift or pull the client's buttocks up so that the anus is exposed.

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   Put the medicine in. Using your index finger for adults or little finger for children, gently insert the round end of the pill into the anus.
   • For adults, insert the tablet into the anus at least 2.5 cm deep.
   • For children, insert the tablet into the anus at least 1 to 2.5 cm deep.
   • If you do not insert the medicine enough (through the sphincter), it is likely to be ejected from the anus.

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   Use your hands to bring your buttocks together for about 10 minutes. To make sure the medication does not slip out, gently bring the patient's buttocks together. Their body heat will melt the pill and take effect.

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   Remove gloves and wash hands thoroughly. Use warm or hot water with soap. Make sure to rub your hands for at least 20 seconds and then rinse them off. advertisement

Advice

• You should insert the medicine into your rectum as quickly as possible. Keeping the pill outside for too long will dissolve it in your hands.
• If the pill slips back out, you haven't inserted it deep enough.
• Surely the child cannot move while you are inserting the pill.
• Alternatively, you can insert the medication into the anus while standing. In this case, stand with your feet wide and squatting down slightly. Then use your finger to push the medicine into the rectum.

Warning

• Be sure to wash your hands before and after inserting the medicine as the stool contains bacteria that can cause illness.