title: Safe use of rectal suppositories and enemas with adult patients.
abstract: Medications that are given via the rectal route are prescribed for a variety of reasons and have either a local or systemic effect. The administration of suppositories and enemas is an intimate procedure which has the potential to cause embarrassment and discomfort for the patient. This article outlines the reasons for the use of rectal medications and recommends a procedure to be followed when giving them.
authors.affiliation: King's College London, London. anne.pegram@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pegram
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bloomfield
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013488:Suppositories / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013488:Suppositories