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.

These are typically suppositories that you insert into the anus ... they can cause the bowels to lose their tone and functionality. Examples include Correctol or Dulcolax (bisacodyl), Dulcolax Pico ...

Like laxatives, suppositories are a “last resort” for promoting a bowel movement, Dr. Farhadi says. These rounded objects, often filled with medication, are made to be placed into the anal ...

Medications are the mainstay of treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Many of them are used to block the immune system's attack on the nerves and slow or prevent progression and relapses (flare-ups) ...

Terconazole is available as a cream and suppository that is inserted into the vagina. Terconazole is commonly used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Terconazole may also be used for other ...