Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
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Protective shield prevents contamination
Pre-lubricated Comfortip® for ease of insertion
One-way safety valve controls flow and prevents reflux
Easy Squeeze® bottle
Also available:
Fleet Enema® (sodium phosphates enema USP) for adults. Each unit contains 130 ml of solution.
Fleet Enema® Mineral Oil USP for adults. Each unit contains 130 ml of mineral oil.
Non-medicinal ingredients: cane fructose, citric acid, natural peach juice powder, malic acid, sodium bicarbonate, tapioca maltodextrin, beta carotene, natural mango juice powder, silicon dioxide, tartaric acid, aspartic acid, purple sweet potato, monk fruit powder, glycine, cysteine HCI, natural citrus juice powder.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do NOT use this product if child has:
- Appendicitis (or symptoms of)
- Intestinal blockage
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ileitis
- Heart disease
- Rectal bleeding
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
Not recommended for infants under six months of age.
WARNINGS: Do NOT use if child is experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, fever, vomiting, cardiac disease, severe dehydration, or debility. Frequent or prolonged use of enemas may result in dependence for bowel function.
Children are more sensitive to the effects of enemas and are more likely to show signs of weakness, increased sweating and convulsions.
CAUTION: DO NOT ADMINISTER TO CHILDREN UNDER TWO YEARS OF AGE EXCEPT ON THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR. In dehydrated 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.
TAMPER EVIDENT: Carton sealed for safety. If seal with Fleet® emblem on top or bottom flap is torn, damaged or missing, do not use.
Description: single dose unit containing 65 ml of solution. Each unit delivers 60 ml when used as directed. Discard unit after use.
Uses: a routine laxative enema for cleansing the bowel before rectal examination; pre- and postoperatively.
For rectal use only.
Dosage: children (two years and older): 60 ml or as directed by a doctor.
Directions for use: child may be placed on left side, knees drawn up, or may lie face down if that seems more comfortable. A young child can lie on his/her back; the buttocks should be raised by lifting the legs.
Administering enema: enema does not require warming; may be used at room temperature. Remove protective cap from pre-lubricated rectal tube before using. Spread the buttocks, insert tube gently pointing it in the direction of the navel. Slowly squeeze bottle to empty contents into rectum. (An extra amount of solution is provided to allow for the quantity normally remaining in bottle after squeezing.) The tube is then withdrawn and the buttocks held together until the child appears ready to have a bowel movement; usually within 2 to 5 minutes.
Store at room temperature, 15-30°C
