Suppositories and Pessaries: Definition, Types, Composition, Properties, Advantages, Disadvantages

Suppositories Suppositories are solid dosage forms designed for insertion into body cavities such as the rectum, vagina, or (occasionally) the urethra, where they melt, dissolve, or soften to release their active ingredients for either local or systemic effects. Characteristics of Suppositories 1. Shape and Size: Rectal suppositories: Torpedo-shaped, approximately 2 cm in length. Vaginal suppositories: […]