Enema, Saline
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredient
( in each 118 ml delivered dose)
Dibasic sodium phosphate 7g
Monobasic sodium phosphate 19g
Purpose
Saline Laxative
Purpose
- Gentle relief of occasional constipation
Warnings:
For rectal use only
As a doctor before use if you have:
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Indications & Usage
- If you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this amy indicate a serious condition
- you need to use a laxative for more than one week
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Other information:
- Store at room temperature 20 Deg C - 25 Deg C (68 Deg F - 77 Deg F)
- This product produces bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes
Dosage & Administration
Single daily dose
Adults and children 12 years and older - 1 bottle
Children 2 to under 12 years - 1/2 bottle
Children under 2 years - Do not use. Consult a physician.
How to use this enema:
REMOVE GREEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING.
Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with the other hand and pull gently to remove.
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Positioning
Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.
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Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until the left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.
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Administering Enema
- With steady pressure, gently insert enema with tip pointing toward navel.
- Squeeze bottle until recommended dose is expelled (it is not necessary toempty unit completely. Bottle contains more liquid than needed for effectiveuse. A small amount of liquid will remain in bottle after squeezing).
- Remove tip from rectum.
- Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum cancause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If enema tip causesrectal bleeding or pain, get immediatemedical care.
- Maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes).
- If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctorpromptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes becausedehydration could occur.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
Inactive ingredient: Water