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New hope for ulcerative colitis relief
A next-generation hydrocortisone acetate suppository for rectal ulcerative colitis has shown strong Phase 3 results, achieving rapid symptom relief and remission in many patients. Delivered via the ...
A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...
Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target date of October 2026 -- -- Submission supported by CESSA Phase 3 trial results demonstrating statistically significant rates of clinical remission in ...
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Uses and Side Effects of Suppositories
Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections.
Objective: Treatment of chronic functional constipation is difficult. Both oral and topical laxatives may fail to adequately relieve symptoms, and there is risk of adverse effects such as functional ...
<2yrs or <20lbs: not recommended. Oral: 20–29lbs: 2½mg once or twice daily; max 7.5mg/day. 30–39lbs: 2½mg 2–3 times daily; max 10mg/day. 40–85lbs: 2½mg 3 times daily or 5mg twice daily; max 15mg/day.
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