A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Vaginal suppositories are solid, oval-shaped treatments that a person inserts into the vagina using a plastic applicator. They become liquid as they warm to the body’s temperature. A vaginal ...

Suppositories are solid medications that are inserted into the body. Different types of suppositories can be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra (the tube where urine leaves your body). Some ...