The Effect of Different Amount on PEG on the Physical Characteristics of Suppository
NFNF2283: Development of Pharmaceutical Product 2 Experiment 1 The Effect of Different Amount on PEG on the Physical Characteristics of Suppository HAW TONG LIANG | KHAW SIN MEI | SITI HAJAR MARYAM DHUOHA BINTI MOHD NOOR | LOI TEK MING | MAISARA BINTI MOHAMAD ZUHRI 1. Introduction A suppository is a solid dosage form that is inserted into the rectum which is called rectal suppository. Besides, suppositories also can used in vagina as vaginal suppository or urethra as urethral suppository. It dissolves or melts in the body and exerts local or systemic effects. Suppositories are used to deliver both systemically and locally acting medications. It has various sizes, appearance (shapes) and weights that can be easily inserted into the intended orifice without causing undue distension. Suppository is usually used to relieve occasional constipation in adult. It also provides localized action to relief of pain, itching and inflammation associated with h...