FDA Label for Saline Laxative

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Saline Laxative Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Mckesson. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient



(in each 118 mL delivered dose)

Dibasic sodium phosphate 7 g

Monobasic sodium phosphate 19 g


Purpose



Saline laxative


Uses



  • relieves occasional constipation

Warnings



For rectal use only


Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • a sodium-restricted diet
  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • kidney disease, heart problems, or are dehydrated
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 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 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

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you have no bowel movement after use of a laxative
  • These may be signs of a serious condition.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)


Directions



Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings.

adults & children

12 years and over

one bottle once daily

children 2 to under

12 years

1/2 bottle once daily

children under

2 years

do not use

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.

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
  • 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.
  • maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes)
  • 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.

Other Information



  • each 118 mL contains: sodium 4.3 g
  • store at room temperature 20-25 deg C (68-77 deg F)
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes

Inactive Ingredients



benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-633-5463


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NDC 62011-0500-1

HealthMart

Ready-to-Use

ENEMA

Saline Laxative

For relief of occasional constipation

Lubricated tip

works in minutes

Latex Free

4.5 FL OZ (133 ml)


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