Inadequate water volume creates overly concentrated solutions that dissolve slowly
Gentle, controlled warming followed by gradual cooling promotes formation of beta crystals, which melt closer to body temperature It is not recommended to use PCCAs pink or blue molds with cocoa butter due to damage to the suppositories when trying to remove them from the molds Using PCCA Suppository Molds Suppository Shell Molds Available sizes: small, medium, large and extra large (refer to PCCA general formulas for mold capacities per base) Advantages: shells do not require lubrication, may be used as both mold and dispensing device, and are easy for patient to open Disadvantages: require backlight to view fill line when filling Supposistrip Molds Available sizes: blue (smaller) and pink (larger) (refer to PCCA general formulas for mold capacities per base) Advantages: latex free, molds may be used as both mold and dispensing device Disadvantages: molds require lubrication, sometimes more challenging for patient to twist and remove suppositories Rectal Rocket Mold (PCCA #35-2348) Uses a specific suppository mold to treat internal and external rectal conditions It is recommended to use bases or combinations that melt or dissolve much slower in order to maintain contact for a prolonged time Common bases used in the rectal rocket mold: o PCCA MBK + paraffin wax Used in equal parts
Its also worth noting that rotating between multiple SQ sites is more comfortable than rotating IM sites
However, those with kidney disease or G6PD deficiency should avoid high doses
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