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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
What to buy with Saline Enema Laxative?
- Amsino Cleansing Enema Bag Set
- Fleet Mineral Oil Enema
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
