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 ...

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 ...

While ingesting boric acid suppositories is dangerous and potentially fatal, using a suppository vaginally and as directed won’t cause death. You may experience mild side effects, though. Share on ...

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 ...