Suppositories are solid dosage forms used to administer medication through body cavities like the rectum, vagina, or urethra. They melt or dissolve at body temperature to deliver drugs locally or systemically. Rectal suppositories are tapered at one or both ends and weigh around 2 grams for adults and 1 gram for infants. Vaginal suppositories come in various shapes and weigh 3-5 grams, often using water-soluble bases. Urethral suppositories are pencil-shaped and longer for males. Suppositories use stable, non-irritating bases that dissolve in the intended cavity. They are prepared using hand-molding or fusion methods and require skill to produce properly sized and shaped