Fleet Saline Laxative - Enema Extra

Product Details

For relief of occasional constipation or bowel cleansing before rectal examinations. 70% more volume than regular Fleet enema. Provides extra cleansing* and extra relief.* Protective shield prevents contamination. Pre-lubricated Comfortip for ease of insertion. One-way safety valve controls flow and prevents reflux. Easy squeeze bottle. Ready-to-use; latex free. *Based on the results of use of the product by regular 4.5 fl. oz. enema users.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 1 197-mL Delivered Dose: Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 19 g; Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 7 g. InActive Ingredients: Benzalkonium Chloride; Disodium EDTA; Purified Water

Dosage

Single daily dosage. Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See warnings. Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 bottle. Children 2 years to 11 years: use Fleet Pedia-Lax Enema. Children under 2 years: do not use. How to use: Remove orange protective shield from enema Comfortip before inserting. With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus. Do not force the enema tip into rectum as this can cause injury. Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed. Remove Comfortip from rectum and maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes). Positions for using: Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent, and arms resting comfortably. Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably. Each 197-mL delivered dose contains: sodium 4.4 g. This product generally produces a bowel movement in 1-5 minutes. Consult Physicians Desk Reference for complete professional labeling.

Warning

For rectal use only. Dosage warning: Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. Ask a doctor before using this product if you. Are on a sodium-restricted diet. Have kidney disease. Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have. Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks. Already used a laxative for more than 1 week. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have. Rectal bleeding. No bowel movement within 30 minutes after the enema is given. These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Professional Use: Do not use in patients with congestive heart failure, clinically significant impairment of renal function, ascites, known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, megacolon (congenital or acquired) or imperforate anus. Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function or pre-existing electrolyte disturbances, or in patients on diuretics or other medications which may affect electrolyte levels or where colostomy exists. Since Fleet enema contains sodium phosphates, there is a risk of elevated serum levels of sodium and phosphate and decreased levels of calcium and potassium, and consequently hypernatremia, hypherphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia and acidosis may occur. This is of particular concern in children with megacolon or any other condition where there is retention of enema solution. Additional liquids by mouth are recommended.