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 ...

Constipation can be painful for babies and stressful for caregivers. Some babies with constipation may cry or have trouble sleeping. It is best to seek medical advice if constipation lasts a long time ...

Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such as functional ...

Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections.

The type of suppository you need—rectal, vaginal, or urethral—depends on your condition. Suppositories deliver medications directly into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal ...