The active drug is an interesting alternative to rectal laxatives, when administered alone or combined with oral laxatives, for the relief of chronic functional constipation. In our opinion ...

Suppositories are solid medications that are inserted into the body. Different types of suppositories can be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra (the tube where urine leaves your body).

Outpatients >18 years of age with chronic functional constipation ... recorded in a daily diary. Use of oral laxatives and rectal administration of enemas or suppositories was not permitted ...