glycerine suppositories are safe to use on a long term basis but they do not soften hard stools -- it just lubricates the rectal area to make it easier for you to pass a hard dry stool. if you want to soften your stools you need to take a stool softener to prevent your stools becoming hard. one of the best is miralax or the generic equivalent. stool softeners are not habitual and are also safe to use for long-term use. in addition you should be eating plenty of vegetables and fruit and drinking sufficient water. one reason your stools are hard is because your body is drawing out the liquid in your colon because you are not drinking enough.
is it safe to use glycerine suppositories on a daily basis? . looking for a solution to completely eliminate hard dried stools.