Surely every person throughout his life more than once faced with a violation of the chair. In this case, the correction is made using food and following a certain diet. However, in more complex situations and, if necessary, immediate assistance, the patient needs medications. This article will tell you what laxative suppositories are. With constipation, this type of medication is used most often.
Chair holding
Before using laxative suppositories for constipation, it is necessary to find out the nature of the stool delay. It can be cologenous or proctogenic. In the first case, the masses linger at a certain level in the intestine and simply cannot move on. The causes of this pathology are a tumor, scars, fecal stones and other obstructing formations. It is worth noting that in this situation, fast-acting laxatives are not only powerless, but can also do much harm.
When constipation is proctogenic in nature, it may be about the impossibility of defecation due to hard stool, due to a decrease in the sensitivity of nerve receptors and so on. In these cases, doctors recommend the use of fast-acting laxatives. Sometimes drugs in the form of syrups (“Dufalac”), tablets (“Senade”), and so on may be prescribed.
Laxatives for constipation
This type of product acts locally. Only some medications tend to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Often prescribed candles for constipation for the elderly, pregnant or recently given birth. The drug can be used after some surgical interventions. Among the medicines of this type, the following drugs can be distinguished (with constipation they are used most often):
- Glycerin candles.
- "Bisacodyl."
- Ferrolax and so on.
The last two drugs contain sodium bicarbonate. This substance decomposes and forms carbon dioxide. The latter, in turn, contributes to increased pressure in the intestine. Separately, it is worth highlighting laxative suppositories with glycerin. The principle of their work is somewhat different.
How does the drug work?
Laxative suppositories for constipation (with glycerin) begin to act immediately after their administration. The maximum effect can be felt within 10-15 minutes after use. The composition of the drug includes glycerin, stearic acid and sodium carbonate. If after a specified period of time the bowel cleansing has not occurred, then there is a chance of obstruction. In this case, you should contact your doctors as soon as possible. In case of abdominal pain and fever, call an ambulance.
The drug dissolves in the rectum of the patient and thus liquefies stool. The main active substance has an irritating effect on the intestinal mucosa, starts the work of nerve endings. The secretion of mucus is also enhanced, which softens the process of passing stool. A person at this time feels the urge to defecate.
Method of using the drug with glycerin
Laxatives for constipation are used when you have 20-40 minutes of free time. This condition must be met due to the fact that the manufacturer cannot guarantee an instant effect. There is no guarantee that a bowel movement will occur in five minutes. However, this is exactly what happens in most cases.
Before using the drug, wash your hands thoroughly. Try to use antibacterial soap for this. If it is not possible to carry out this procedure, then it makes sense to purchase sterile gloves. Remove the adhesion of suppositories from the cardboard box and separate one candle. After this, it is necessary to open the protective shell and remove the drug. Take the suppository by the wide base and insert the candle into the anus. For convenience, you can sit or lift one leg. After the introduction of the medication, you need to move for five or ten minutes. This condition will help the drug provide maximum effect. Try not to run to the toilet at the first urge. Wait at least 7 minutes after administration of the suppository.
2-3 candles can be used per day. However, in most cases, a single dose is enough for the patient. It is advisable to administer the medication in the morning after waking up or half an hour after eating.
Use in children and pregnant women
During the expectation of a child, this drug should not be abused. Doctors say that an overdose can cause intense contractions of the intestinal muscles. This can lead to an early onset of labor. It is especially cautious to treat this drug in the first and second trimesters.
For children, the medication is used in an appropriate form. If you do not have the opportunity to purchase such a tool, then simply divide the usual suppository. Cut the preparation into two parts and use the one that has a pointed end. For kids, the medication should be used only in exceptional cases. About constipation we are talking about when the stool is delayed for more than three days. It is worth noting that a drug divided into parts is not subject to storage. The remainder must be discarded. Otherwise, pathogens may appear on it, which, after entering the human intestines, can lead to unpleasant consequences.
special instructions
Do not use the medicine frequently. This can be addictive. Remember that suppository candles for elderly patients or other categories of people are used as emergency care. To solve the problem of stool retention, you must correctly adjust your diet. If the problem persists, then consult a doctor.
In most cases, doctors prescribe more gentle drugs. These include Dufalac, Phytomucil, Gutasil, and so on. They are not addictive and contribute to the gentle cleansing of the intestines.
Contraindications to the use of suppositories
In what cases is the drug contraindicated? Instructions for using the medication indicate the following situations:
- hemorrhoids of a different nature, especially in the acute stage;
- inflammatory processes in the rectum;
- bleeding and anal fissures (in this case, it is advisable to use candles with sea buckthorn) ;
- bowel obstruction;
- tumors of a malignant or benign nature;
- hypersensitivity to one of the components.
Glycerin suppositories: the price of the drug and its substitutes
How much are glycerin suppositories? Much depends on the manufacturer, the dosage of the drug and the pharmacy network in which you purchase the medicine. So, for ordinary glycerin candles, the price is in the range from 100 to 130 rubles. For this amount you will be sold a package with ten suppositories. The drug is available in a children's dosage. For such laxative candles, the price is slightly higher. They will cost you within two hundred rubles.
For other drugs to facilitate bowel movements, prices are different. Rectal suppositories can cost from 50 to 400 rubles, depending on the composition, dosage and number of suppositories in the package.
Summarizing
Now you know what laxative suppositories are. If you have a problem with bowel movements, then the drug will certainly help. However, do not get involved in its use. Frequent use of rectal suppositories with the above action can lead to unpleasant problems. Try to regulate the digestive tract by changing the diet. In more severe cases, consult a doctor. I wish you good health and proper bowel function!