Recommendations for Rectal Drug Administration

Are you considering administration of medications to a patient per rectum?

• have diarrhea or constipation?

• have rectal bleeding?

• have hemorroids or a rectal fistula?

Number of pills or tablets that need to be inserted

Total volume of material to be inserted at one time

Is the rectal mucosa dry?

Is there evidence of anorectal irritation?

Does the patient or family dislike the rectal route of drug administration?