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( PESSARIES )
Urethral suppositories ( BOUGIES )
Nasal suppositories
Ear suppositories
SOLID DOSAGE FORM
1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT
2. SUPPOSITORY BASE
3. ADDITIVES
OVAL , BULLET OR TORPEDO
SHAPED
Classification Of Suppositories Via Position Of
Action
LOCAL ACTION
SYSTEMIC ACTION
Therapy for rectal route :
SUPPOSITORY WILL BE MELTED AND RELEASED
LOCAL EFFECT :
In case of pain, itching and hemorrhoid.
analgesics
VAGINAL SUPPOSITORY
They are also called as PESSARIES.
SHAPE : globular, oviform or cone-shaped.
Used occasionally.
Intended for local effects like contraceptives,
antiseptics in feminine hygiene.
URETHRAL SUPPOSITORY
Water Soluble OR
Miscible Bases
Miscellaneous Bases
IDEAL PROPERTIES OF SUPPOSITORY
BASES