Ready-To-Use Enema Saline Laxative – 4.5 Oz ( Twin Pack)

Health Mart Ready-To-Use Enema Saline Laxative

Ready-To-Use Enema Saline Laxative relieves occasional constipation. This product generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes. Lubricated tip. Not made with natural rubber latex. A protective shield prevents contamination; comfortable, lubricated tip ease for insertion; one-way safety valve controls flow & prevents reflux; easy, soft squeeze bottle. A protective shield prevents contamination, comfortable, lubricated top for ease of insertion, one-way safety valve controls flow & prevents reflux, easy, soft squeeze bottle.

Directions:

Dosage 

• Single daily dosage (per 24 hours).
• Do not use if taking another Sodium Phosphate product.
• Do not use more unless directed by a doctor.
• See warnings.
• Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 bottle once daily.
• Children 2 to under 12 years of age: Use pediatric Enema.
• Left-side position: Lie on left side with knees 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 is comfortable.
• How to use this enema: Remove protective shield from enema tip before inserting.
• Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove.
• Administering Enema: 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.
• Doing so helps relax muscles around the anus; Do not force enema tip into rectum.
• Stop using if tip is hard to insert.
• Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids).
• If enema tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care; Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquids is gone.
• It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed; Remove tip from rectum and stay in position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes).
• If no urge is coming after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel.
• Call a doctor promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur.
• Additional liquids by mouth are recommended while using this product.

Children Warning 

• Children under 2 years of age: DO NOT USE.

Storage

• Store Ready-To-Use Enema Saline Laxative at 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F).

Active Ingredients:

Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 7 g; Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 19 g.

Inactive Ingredients:

Benzalkonium Chloride; Disodium EDTA; Purified Water; Each 118 ml contains 4.3 g Sodium.

Warnings:

• For rectal use only.
• Dosage warning: Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not use on children under 2 years of age.
• Ask a doctor before use if you: Have already used a laxative for more than 3 days; have kidney disease, have heart problems, or are dehydrated; are 55 years of age or older; are on a sodium-restricted diet; have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting; have sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if: You are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may cause affect how other drugs work.
• When using this product do: Not use more than directed. Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage; do not use for more than 3 days, without asking a doctor.
• Stop use and ask doctor if you have rectal bleeding; you have no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use; you have symptoms of dehydration (thirstiness, dizziness, vomiting, urination less often than normal).
• 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: 800-222-1222. Each 118 ml contains 4.3 g Sodium.
• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF TOP OR BOTTOM FLAP OF CARTON IS TORN OR MISSING. Bottlecap, and shield are NOT MADE WITH NATURAL LATEX.
• TAMPER EVIDENT: CARTON SEALED FOR SAFETY. IF PRINTED SEAL ON BOTTOM OR TOP FLAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING, DO NOT USE.

Reference: DailyMed 

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