Suppositories with glycerin are a good remedy in cases of constipation of various origins: whether it’s age, habitual, or constipation that occurs in those whose mobility is limited. The action of these candles is very soft, but very effective.
When these suppositories are injected directly into the rectum, a slight irritating effect on the intestinal mucosa occurs. And as a result, at a reflex level, stimulation of defecation (bowel movement) is carried out. In this case, feces noticeably soften.
Suppositories with glycerin, as a rule, are administered 1 time per day for 1 candle. This procedure is recommended not earlier than 15-20 minutes immediately after breakfast. But you should remember some contraindications. The only case is hemorrhoids at the acute stage, when the veins of the rectum swell and become inflamed.
It is also undesirable to use this drug when there are anal fissures or any inflammatory diseases of the rectum.
If a similar situation occurs, you should stop the introduction of candles. Instead, it is better to introduce warm sunflower, peach or olive oil (not more than 10-15 ml) into the rectum. This will have a healing effect and relieve irritation.
It should be noted that suppositories with glycerin, the instruction for use of which is intended mainly for acquaintance, and not for prescribing self-medication, should in no case be used without prior consultation with a specialist.
Often, problems with stools are observed in newborns. As a rule, in those children who are not breastfeeding , but on artificial feeding. This leads to constipation due to the fact that milk mixtures tend to have a fixing effect.
In such cases, mainly pediatricians recommend the use of candles with glycerin for newborns, because these suppositories on the small body have absolutely no negative effect.
Despite the fact that many drugs today have a laxative effect, and quite effective, they, unfortunately, can not be used in early childhood. That is why glycerin suppositories are so popular today. And very often, young mothers wonder where the candles with glycerin from pharmacies disappeared.
Such a stir is primarily due to the fact that this drug, despite its low cost, has a positive and effective effect. Candles in the intestines are not absorbed, which means they do not have a systemic effect, which is a significant advantage.
In addition, the mechanism of their action is to increase the contents in the rectum. At the same time, irritation of receptors is carried out, which are located in the mucous membrane and control the process of emptying. Due to the fact that these candles are not addictive, they are used quite often.
Very often, pregnant women suffer from constipation. Unfortunately, precisely in this crucial period of life, when the health of the unborn baby depends on the state of the mother’s health, the most common violations are normal bowel movements. And if no other safe methods help, then candles with glycerin are an ideal solution.
Although in such an important and crucial period some precautions are still necessary. So, rectal suppositories are not recommended for use in the first trimester, because they have a relaxing effect, including on the uterus, which at this time is still quite close to the rectum.
A similar effect, according to gynecologists, is undesirable. In addition, one should refrain from introducing suppositories in case of a threat of miscarriage. Also, such an introduction is dangerous during the period from 30 to 32 weeks of pregnancy.