Suppository strip opening

Many users find it difficult to open suppository strips. Especially for patients with a limited hand function suppository strips are a very difficult container to use (see Sect. 24.4.21). The pharmacy can help those patients by taking the suppositories out of the forms and package them in ajar. 

The suppository forms are opened with the peel-off method at one side of the suppository form there are two flaps that can be hold between thumb and forefinger. By tearing the flaps apart the form is opened on the sealed seam. Quality control on incoming suppository strips should include checks on fill volume, ease of opening and contamination. 

Opening a package in the right way may require explanation (e.g. eye drop bottles, suppository strips, orally disintegrating tablets). Sometimes a user may prefer a specific container, for instance a jar instead of a tube for ointments. 

X 37 X 55 mm is made for 3-4 strips of 6 suppositories. On the reverse side of the specialised folding boxes there are instmctions on how to open the suppository forms. 

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