Fleet Enema Sodium Phosphates Enema USP Regular 130 ml

For relief of constipation acts within minutes USES: For relief of constipation. As a routine enema for cleansing the bowel before rectal examination, pre- and postoperatively, to relieve fecal or barium impaction, collecting stool specimens, during pregnancy, before and after delivery. How to Use DESCRIPTION: Single dose unit containing 130 mL of solution. Each unit delivers 120 mL when used as directed. Discard unit after use. For rectal use only. DOSAGE: Adults and children 12 years and older: 120 mL as a single dose. Children 2 to 12 years: 60 mL as a single dose. Children under 2 years: Consult a doctor. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: The preferred positions are: lying on left side with knees flexed, or in the knee-chest position. Self-administration may be carried out with the individual lying on a towel, on the bathroom floor, or in the bathtub. ADMINISTERING ENEMA: Enema does not require warming; may be used at room temperature. Remove protective cap from pre-lubricated rectal tube before using. Insert tube gently, pointing it in the direction of the navel. Slowly squeeze bottle to empty contents into rectum. Withdraw the tube from rectum. NOTE: It is not necessary to empty unit completely. (An extra amount of solution is provided to allow for the quantity normally remaining in bottle after squeezing.) Body position should be maintained until a strong urge to have a bowel movement is felt; usually within 2 to 5 minutes. Contents of bowel should then be expelled. Warnings TAMPER EVIDENT: Carton sealed for safety. If seal with Fleet® emblem on top or bottom flap is torn, damaged or missing, do not use. CONTRAINDICATIONS: CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER PRIOR TO USE IF you are 55 years old or older, have acute colitis, high blood pressure or a heart condition. CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER PRIOR TO USE IF you are taking blood pressure medication, diuretics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. WARNINGS: Do not use if you are experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting, cardiac disease, severe dehydration or debility. Frequent or prolonged use of enemas may result in dependence for bowel function. Use only when needed or when prescribed by a doctor. Children and elderly persons are more sensitive to the effects of enemas and are more likely to show signs of weakness, increased sweating and convulsions. If you or your child experiences symptoms of kidney injury including drowsiness, sluggishness, decreased amount of urine, or swelling of the ankles, feet and legs, seek medical attention immediately and do not take another dose. If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a health care professional promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur. CAUTION: DO NOT ADMINISTER TO CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE EXCEPT ON THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR. In dehydrated or weakened individuals, volume of solution administered must be carefully determined, since the solution is hypertonic and may cause further dehydration. Care should be taken to ensure that contents of the bowel are expelled after administration. Repeated usage at short intervals should be avoided. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 3 days.