A simple suppository can avert a potentially life-threatening disorder. It’s an old anti-inflammatory medicine called indomethacin (a cousin of Advil). It prevents dangerous inflammation in the ...

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 ...

Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections. You may develop side effects like irritation and leakage, so contact a doctor ...

Suppositories can treat conditions like constipation and vaginal infections. You may take a suppository if you cannot swallow medications or if they irritate your stomach. Side effects of ...