Fleet Single Saline Enema

Product overview

This enemas product is from Fleet.

Active ingredients

(Alphabetical): Benzalkonium Chloride, Edetate Disodium, Purified Water

Ingredients

Non-Medicinal Ingredients (Alphabetical): Benzalkonium Chloride, Edetate Disodium, Purified Water

Directions

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 in 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. Store at room temperature, 15-30°C. Discard unit after use

Warnings and precautions

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. DO NOT ADMINISTER TO CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE EXCEPT ON THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR. In dehydrate 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. Laxative products should not be used longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. 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. Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are taking blood pressure medication, diuretics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Consult a health care practitioner prior use if you are 55 years old or older, have acute colitis, high blood pressure or a heart condition.

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.