ADMINISTRATION OP MEDICINES 11 



from the syringe before injecting, and the injection 

 made slowly. 



The Rectal Method 

 Medicine is administered by the rectum chiefly 

 in the form of suppositories for the treatment of 

 some local conditions, such as hemorrhoids, although 

 both ether and chloral may be given by this method 

 to induce anesthesia. The rectum is first emptied 

 by an enema of warm, soapy water, then the sup- 

 pository is introduced manually or the liquid injected 

 by means of a syringe. Rectal injections to remove 

 feces, to lower temperature and for other purposes 

 may also be considered as medication by the rectum. 



