For constipation, why choose enemas vs. oral vs. suppositories?
Rectal laxatives provide immediate relief and are a good alternative for someone who cannot take oral medication. Enemas work in 5 minutes or less, while suppositories work within an hour. Oral laxatives work over a longer period of time and can be used when immediate relief is not necessary. Oral laxatives’ time of relief varies, but many work overnight.
