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Medline Enema

Medline Industries, Inc.

Medline Industries, Inc. Sodium Phosphate Enema Drug Facts


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 118 mL delivered dose)

Sodium Phosphate (Monobasic 19g and Dibasic 7g)

Purpose

Saline Laxative

Medline Enema Uses

  • relieves occasional constipation
  • generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes.

 

Professional use: for use as part of a bowel cleansing regimen for:

  • preparing patient for surgery
  • preparing colon for x-ray endoscopic examination.

Warnings

Dosage warning: Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

CAUTION: FOR RECTAL USE ONLY.

Do not use:

  • if you are on a low salt diet
  • when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present
  • for a period longer than 1 week
  • in patients with megacolon (as hypernatremic dehydration may occur)

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 affect how other drugs work.

Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have:

  • kidney disease or impaired renal function
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last over 2 weeks

When using this product, do not use more than directed.

Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage.

Stop using and ask a doctor if:

  • symptoms last more than 2 weeks
  • you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. This may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

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.

Directions

  • CAUTION: remove green protective shield before inserting: hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove.
Medline Enema
Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings. adults & children 12 years and older one bottle once daily children 2 to under 12 years ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use Positioning:Left-side position: lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest. Knee-chest position: kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.

Administering Enema:

  • With steady pressure, gently insert enema with tip pointing toward navel.
  • Squeeze bottle until recommended dose is expelled (It is not necessary to empty unit completely. Bottle contains more liquid than needed for effective use. A small amount of liquid will remain in bottle after squeezing.)
  • Remove tip from rectum.
  • Discontinue use if resistance is encountered, forcing the enema can result in injury.
  • Maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes).

Other Information

  • each 118 mL delivered dose contains: sodium 4.4 g
  • bottle, cap and shield are latex-free.
  • Consult Physicians’ Desk Reference® for complete professional labeling.

Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA and purified water.

Principal Display Panel

Complete

Enema

Ready-to-Use

Sodium Phosphates

Comfortable, lubricated tip

For relief of constipation and bowel cleansing

Latex free product

Contents: 1 Each

Medline Enema
Sodium Phosphate Enema Carton

Medline Enema

Sodium Phosphate ENEMA

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:53329-007
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC 7 g
sodium phosphate, monobasic 19 g

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 133 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:53329-007-11 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2010-01-06


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