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A member asked:
I used a glycerin suppository but did not realize i should retain for 15 minutes. i had a bowel movement, but not much. can i use another one tonight?
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Yes: glycerine suppositories are relatively harmless if it did not completely dissolved using another is ok.
Answered 4/10/2018
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