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2. Rectal administration - Wikipedia

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   Glycerin suppositories for insertion into the rectum. A rectal "bulb" syringe for introducing a small amount of fluid into the rectum. Enema equipment for introducing a large amount of fluid into the colon via the rectum.

3. Constipation in children - Wikipedia

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   On average, infants have 3-4 bowel movements/day, and toddlers have 2-3 bowel movements per day. At around age 4, children develop an adult-like pattern of bowel movements (1-2 stools/day). The median onset of functional constipation in children is at 2.3 years old, with girls and boys being similarly affected. [ 2 ]

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Mineral oils, such as liquid paraffin, are generally the only nonprescription lubricant laxative available, but due to the risk of lipid pneumonia resulting from accidental aspiration, mineral oil is not recommended, especially in children and infants. [10] [11] Mineral oil may decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and some minerals. [9]

5. Suppository - Wikipedia

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   A suppository is a dosage form used to deliver medications by insertion into a body orifice (any opening in the body), where it dissolves or melts to exert local or systemic effects. There are three types of suppositories, each to insert into a different sections: rectal suppositories into the rectum , vaginal suppositories into the vagina ...

6. List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions - Wikipedia

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   cochl. infant. cochleare infantis: a small spoonful (a teaspoonful) cochl. mag. cochleare magnum: a large spoonful (a tablespoonful) cochl. mod. cochleare modicum: a modest spoonful (a dessert-spoonful) cochl. parv. cochleare parvum: a scant spoonful (a teaspoonful) colet. coletur: let it be strained comp. compositus: compound contin. continuetur

7. Enema - Wikipedia

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   Glycerol has a hyperosmotic effect and can be used as a small-volume (2–10 ml) enema (or suppository). [16] Mineral oil is used as a lubricant because most of the ingested material is excreted in the stool rather than being absorbed by the body. [36] Sodium phosphate. [37] [38] Also known by the brand name Fleet. Available at drugstores ...