Enema Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Active ingredients (in each 118 mL delivered dose)- Monobasic sodium phosphate (Saline laxative): 19 gm Dibasic sodium phosphate(Saline laxative): 7 gm Inactive ingredients- benzalkonium chloride disodium EDTA purified water
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Enema |
| Generic | Monobasic sodium phosphate + Dibasic sodium phosphate |
| Weight | (19gm+7gm)/118ml, 7.2g/120ml, |
| Type | Rectal Saline, Enema, Solution |
| Therapeutic Class | Other laxative preparations |
| Manufacturer | Micromed (mfg, By: C,b, Fleet Company, Usa), Euro Pharma International, C,b, Fleet |
| Available Country | Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, United States |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
This is used for relief of occasional constipation. This product usually produces a bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes.
Dosage
Adults and children, 12 years and over: One Bottle per day.
Children between 2 and 11 years: Use this laxative preparation.
Children under 2 years: Do not use.
If no urge is felt 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.
- Remove the orange protective shield from this before inserting.
- With steady pressure, gently insert this bottle tip into the rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with the tip pointing toward the navel. Insertion may be easier if the person receiving this bears down as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus.
- Stop using if the tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If this bottle tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care.
- 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 the tip from the rectum and maintain position until the urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 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.
How Long Does It Take to Work?
How Long Does It Take to Work? see here Enema
Precaution
Ask a doctor before using this product if you:
- Are 55 years old or older
- Are on a sodium-restricted diet
- Have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- Already used a laxative for more than 1 week
- Rectal bleeding
- No bowel movement or no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes
- Symptoms of dehydration (feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less often than normal)
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindication
Using more than one bottle in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not use without asking a doctor:
- For more than 3 days
- If you have kidney disease
- If you have heart problems
- If you are dehydrated
- When abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present.
Storage Condition
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
