Can I Take Suppositories For Constipation?

Posted on Fri, 8 May 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor! Ive been constipated the last few days and took laxatives and still have not gone to the bathroom. Im not sure what to do
take suppositories.. that will help..

Answered by Dr. Sagar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
suppositories are given per anal route.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I appreciate your concerns.

Suppositories are the pills that are giver per anal route. There are various brands of suppositories available. Bisacodyl is one such brand. Your local doctor/chemist will know about it.

Hope this will help you.

Regards

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