Suppositories may be intended for insertion into the rectum or into the vagina. This form of medication is often prescribed to patients today, because suppositories are effective and do not have a harmful effect on the digestive system. But not all patients know how to insert candles into the rectum or vagina.
Medicinal Suppositories
Suppositories for insertion into the rectum are widely used in the treatment of infectious diseases of the excretory and reproductive systems. Hemorrhoids suppositories are often used, which reduce pain, reduce nodes and relieve itching. This method of taking medication has many positive qualities compared to tablets. How to insert candles correctly will be described later.
The drug contained in the suppository immediately enters the bloodstream, that is, it acts much faster and much more effective. In addition, the rectal use of drugs does not have a negative effect on the digestive system (especially if there is a need to take a large dosage). But sometimes suppositories are still not recommended for medical reasons. These are severe forms of hemorrhoids, proctitis, rectal fissures and other diseases.
Rectal suppository
How to insert candles? The technique for treating rectal suppositories is fairly simple, but those who have never encountered this form of medication may have difficulty. Before you insert the candle into the rectum, you need to wash and dry your hands well. Hands should not be hot because the candle will melt too quickly. For this reason, before starting the procedure, it is recommended to keep the medicine in the refrigerator or under cool tap water for several minutes. But the candle should not be too cold, because it can lead to unpleasant sensations.
How to insert candles rectally yourself? The candle must be freed from the packaging when it becomes a little warmer. If the doctor prescribed only half the candle, you need to cut the medicine along with a clean knife. When introduced, it is better to use clean medical gloves. Their availability must be taken care of in advance. For ease of introduction and a minimum of unpleasant sensations, it is desirable to lubricate the sharp end of the candle with cream (baby or special grease). Using Vaseline for this is not recommended. If there is no suitable product at hand, you can usually use vegetable oil. If there is nothing like this at hand, just moisten the anus with plain water.
Sometimes the contents of the candle may leak. Therefore, you should take care in advance of the presence of several disposable napkins nearby. How to insert candles? It is most convenient to administer the medicine in a side pose. At the same time, the lower leg should remain straight, and the upper leg should be bent at the knee (to the stomach). With one hand you need to lift the upper buttock and advance the candle to a distance of about five centimeters. After the introduction, you need to squeeze the buttocks and hold them in this position for a couple of minutes. Next, a few more minutes should remain in the supine position. This will prevent the candle from going out until it is completely dissolved.
The introduction of vaginal suppositories
In gynecology, candles and tablets for local exposure, which must be inserted into the vagina, are also widely used. How to insert candles into the vagina? Before the procedure, you should wash your hands and crotch area very thoroughly without using aggressive detergents. It is better to insert vaginal suppositories at night, doing this already in bed. Some drugs are sold with an applicator that allows you to enter the drug and advance to the required depth correctly.
How to insert vaginal suppositories? For convenience, you need to take a supine position, pull the knees up to the chest and insert the applicator, with which to advance the candle into the vagina. Remove the applicator very carefully and without haste. In the absence of a special applicator, you need to enter the candle with your fingers as far as possible. With shallow administration, the medicine simply spills out.
After the procedure, you need to lie down for at least 30 minutes. Candles are not completely absorbed, therefore, for hygiene purposes, you will need to use a napkin or sanitary pad. At the time of therapy, it is better to abandon sexual relations in order to avoid re-infection. The partner also needs to be screened, because men of this kind of disease often go away asymptomatically.
Vaginal tablets: how to enter
Vaginal tablets eliminate gynecological diseases or are designed to protect against unwanted pregnancy. These medicinal substances are in solid form. Before using the tablets, you need to wash your hands, if the nails are long, it is advisable to wear medical gloves. The tablet should be moistened with water. The medicine is administered in a prone position or squatting as deep as possible in the vagina. After administration, it is advisable to lie down for at least 15 minutes. If the doctor has prescribed a pill at night, then getting out of bed is not worth it.
Pregnancy protection pills contain substances that destroy the sperm membrane, which leads to the inability of male germ cells to conceive. These substances dissolve and form a film on the mucosa. The film forms a thick plug that prevents sperm from entering the uterus. So, tablets are considered a barrier remedy. Such contraceptives should be administered immediately before sex. It is important to follow all the instructions and recommendations of the doctor. After administration, you can not wash yourself for 30-60 minutes.
Recommendations
Medicines in the form of suppositories or tablets in the vagina are prescribed for secretions, itching and burning, an unpleasant odor. In addition, this form of drug administration can be used to protect against unwanted pregnancy. With copious discharge, it is recommended to rinse the vagina first, so that there is an effect from the use of the medicine. But you can not use detergents with aggressive components.
Precautionary measures
Only a doctor can prescribe vaginal tablets or suppositories. Do not self-medicate or act on the advice of a friend. Improper administration may complicate the course of the disease, and the process will become chronic as a result. Such an initiative is also unacceptable in the case of tablets that are used as a contraceptive.
Candlesticks for young children
How to insert candles for young children? Here the procedure is slightly different. The child needs to be put on his back and with one hand raise the legs up. With the second hand, the candle is inserted into the rectum. It is preferable to lubricate the anus outside with a small amount of baby cream or oil. The medicine should be used after bowel movement so that the suppository does not come out with feces. For very young children, it is better to introduce candles during sleep.
Prescribing rectal suppositories to children
Rectal suppositories are often prescribed for children, because this is a gentle form of the drug. They are prescribed even to newborns to reduce the temperature in diseases. Suppositories are very effective, although the procedure can not be called pleasant. So that the baby does not cry, you need to distract him with a toy or turn on the cartoon. When using suppositories, it is very important to think about the ratio of risk and benefit. Perhaps it makes sense to save the child from an extra dose of the drug if the body can cope on its own.