"Is it Safe to Use a Hemorrhoid Suppository That Fell on the Floor?"

If a hemorrhoid suppository falls on the ground, it generally should not be used again because the medication has been contaminated. Hemorrhoid suppositories are external medications primarily used for treating internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other conditions. They have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, and removing blood stasis, helping alleviate symptoms and restore tissue to normal. The suppository should be inserted deep into the anus immediately after removal to be effective.

If the suppository accidentally falls on the ground after removal, dust from the ground may adhere to it, potentially containing pathogenic microorganisms. Using such a contaminated suppository may allow these microorganisms to invade the anus and intestines, proliferate there, and induce perianal inflammation, proctitis, colitis, and other diseases. Not only will it fail to treat the condition, but it may also harm health. Therefore, such a contaminated suppository should not be reused.

It is necessary to replace the suppository with a new, unopened package. If health is affected due to the use of a contaminated suppository, one should promptly seek medical attention from a reputable gastroenterology or colorectal surgery department in a medical institution.