What are the uses and precautions for suppositories?

Suppositories are divided into vaginal and rectal administration, both of which require washing of hands when used. Note that the drug is for external use, not for internal use. Patients with gynecological disorders suppositories are vaginally administered, in the use of the hands need to be washed before the patient to take the supine position, one hand will be separated from the labia majora and minora, the other hand will be suppositories into the vagina, and then slowly pushed into the vagina. Generally, vaginal suppositories are placed at night before going to bed, and avoid getting out of bed as much as possible after placement. It is important to note that women who are not sexually active should not use vaginal suppositories. Generally rectal suppositories are antipyretic, mainly inserted into the anus, and are suitable for patients whose body temperature is persistently higher than 38.5℃. However, it is not suitable for patients with renal insufficiency and heart disease. If there is still a high fever that does not go away after use, then you need to consult a doctor for further treatment. Warm tips, regardless of the type of suppository, it is a topical medication and cannot be taken orally. In addition, the use of suppositories need to be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor, after the use of discomfort, should consult a doctor in a timely manner, so as not to delay the condition.