Fleet Saline Laxative Enema

Fleet Saline Laxative Enema works by drawing water into the colon which helps produce a bowel movement. This latex free enema provides a soft stool mass and increased bowel action. A bowel movement should be stimulated in one to five minutes, without pain or spasm. Ideal for bowel cleansing before undergoing a rectal examination.

Why Choose Fleet Saline Laxative Enema?

Soft Flexible Comfortip
Easy Squeeze
Laxative
Ready-to-use
Latex-free

Fleet Saline Laxative Enema Features

Comes in an easy-to-use, disposable squeeze bottle with a soft, pre-lubricated Comfortip
Protective shield prevents contamination
Pre-lubricated, flexible Comfortip for ease of insertion
One-way safety valve controls flow and prevent reflux
Used for relief of occasional constipation
Pediatric enema is designed for kids ages 2-11

Fleet Saline Laxative Enema Instruction Manual

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Amsino Cleansing Enema Bag Set
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McKesson Geri Care Bisacodyl Suppositories

How to use Fleet Saline Enema?

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)
Do not retain enema solution for more than 10 minutes

Positions for using this Enema

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

Saline Laxative Enema Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each 118-mL delivered dose)
- Monobasic sodium phosphate 19gm Saline laxative
- Dibasic sodium phosphate 7gm Saline laxative
Inactive ingredients
- Benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDta, purified water

Precautions to take while using Enema Laxative

Single daily dosage
Do not use more unless directed by a doctor
Do not use if taking another sodium phosphates product
Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 bottle
Children 2 to 11 years: Use Pediatrics Enema
Children under 12 years: DO NOT USE

Dosage Warning:

Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful

Warnings

For rectal use only
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you:
- Are on a sodium restricted diet
- Have kidney disease
- Are 55 years or older and under a doctors care for any medical condition
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 of enema use.
Symptoms of dehydration (feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomitting, urinating less often than normal) These Symptoms may indicate a serious condition

Caution:

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