What are Glycerin Suppositories?
This is a laxative but unlike other laxatives, glycerin suppositories are not to be taken orally (by mouth). Suppositories are basically missile shaped medications (that contain glycerin) around -1 inch long that are completely pushed into the rectum manually with fingers. Glycerin cannot withstand the existing heat inside the rectal area and therefore turns into viscous liquid. This helps to soften the hard stools, thus making it easier to eliminate them. Glycerin stimulates bowel movement and also tries to extract water from the intestine, to soften the fecal matter. Glycerin Suppositories for Infants Side Effects These rectal laxatives do cause few side effects but in most cases they are not a cause for concern. It is observed that the infant cries when the suppository is inserted into the rectum. This happens because the suppository may trigger a painful burning sensation in the rectum area. In some cases the delicate rectum area may not be able to tolerate insertion of any foreign
