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Suppositories are solid dosage forms intended for insertion into body orifices where they melt and exert localized or systemic drug effects. They come in various shapes and sizes depending on their intended orifice, such as rectal, vaginal, urethral, nasal, and ear suppositories. An ideal suppository base melts at body temperature, is non-toxic, releases the drug readily, and is easy to mold and handle. Common bases include cocoa butter, synthetic fats, glycerogelatin, and macrogols. Suppositories are prepa

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MAHALAKSHMI S

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