Contents
Glycerin suppositories during pregnancy, instructions
Glycerin suppositories during pregnancy are a must-have in your home medicine cabinet. While waiting for a child, women often encounter constipation, candles gently and delicately solve this problem.
Bowel problems can make themselves felt at any time. In the first trimester, constipation is due to the action of progesterone, later the growing uterus presses on the intestines.
Glycerin suppositories during pregnancy are sold in sealed packaging
Not all medications are allowed for pregnant women. It is necessary that medications do not affect the fetus in any way. Glycerin suppositories are just such a remedy.
They have the following effect on the body:
- Soften stool;
- Relax the intestinal muscles;
- Strengthen its peristalsis.
The main active ingredient in suppositories is glycerin. It mildly irritates the walls of the colon, causing the urge to defecate.
How to use glycerin suppositories during pregnancy?
The instructions for pregnancy will be the same as for all other people. They are used rectally, that is, injected into the anus. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the intestinal mucosa. The candle dissolves rather quickly.
How quickly it begins to act depends on the individual characteristics of the organism, but on average this time is from 15 minutes to half an hour. The maximum dosage for one application is two suppositories.
There are also contraindications. During pregnancy, glycerin suppositories cannot be used:
- With hemorrhoids in the acute stage;
- If there is an anal fissure;
- With tumors in the rectum;
- With glycerin intolerance.
Despite the fact that this is a harmless remedy, it should only be used as directed by a doctor. Regular use of candles is also not recommended, as it can be addictive, and constipation will become chronic. You need to resort to them if the intestines have not been emptied for 48 hours. Sometimes a slight burning sensation may be felt during use.
Prevention of constipation during pregnancy should be given special attention. To avoid such a problem, you need to drink plenty of clean drinking water, eat foods rich in fiber – raw vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread. Beets, plums, and prunes have a laxative effect. It is necessary to limit the use of white bread and white rice, muffins, strong meat broths.
Strictly follow the instructions when using glycerin suppositories during pregnancy, and they will not harm you or your baby in any way.