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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

For rectal use only.

Do not use

If you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor.
Longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.
More than one enema per day unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

use results in unusual pain or other side effects.
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 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.

Do not use

If you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor.
Longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.
More than one enema per day unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

use results in unusual pain or other side effects.
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. This may indicate a serious condition.

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Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produced bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.

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History

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Enema Manufacturers

H And P Industries, Inc. Dba Triad Group

Enema | H And P Industries, Inc. Dba Triad Group

Single Daily Dose

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

Adults and children
12 years and older
One bottle (4 oz.)
120 mL delivered dose
Children 2 years to
12 years old
1/2 Adult dose (2 oz.)
60 mL delivered dose
Children under
2 years of age
Ask a doctor

Dosage:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: rectal enema dosage is 120 milliliters in a single daily dose.
Children 2 to 12 years of age: rectal enema dosage is 60 mililiters in a single daily dose, 1/2 of a bottle. (Children's dose of 60 mililiters can be measured by removing mineral oil from the bottle until the words "Mineral Oil" on the front face of the bottle are just covered).
Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor. Directions for inserting enema
Positioning:

Left side position: Lie on left side with right knee bent and arms resting comfortably.

Knee chest position: Kneel, lower head and chest forward until left side of the face is resting on surface with arms resting comfortably.

CAUTION: Remove orange protective shield before inserting. To do so, hold bottle upright with one hand and pull gently to remove.

with steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a side to side movement with tip pointing toward navel. stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing 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 the liquid is released. Remove from rectum. 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.

No Recall
Walgreen Company

Enema | Walgreen Company

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Meijer Distribution Inc

Enema | Meijer Distribution Inc

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Major Pharmaceuticals

Enema | Major Pharmaceuticals

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Cvs Pharmacy

Enema | Cvs Pharmacy

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Safeway

Enema | Safeway

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Hyvee Inc

Enema | Hyvee Inc

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Publix Super Markets Inc

Enema | Publix Super Markets Inc

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Kroger Company

Enema | Kroger Company

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 ½ bottle once daily children under 2 years do not use

No Recall
Medicine Shoppe International Inc

Enema | Medicine Shoppe International Inc

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

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 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 tip into rectum 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 2 to 5 minutes)

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Hannaford Brothers Company

Enema | Hannaford Brothers Company

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

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 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 tip into rectum 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.) It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed. 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 2 to 5 minutes)

No Recall
Western Family Foods Inc

Enema | Western Family Foods Inc

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

½ bottle once daily

children under 2 years

do not use

No Recall
Rite Aid Corporation

Enema | Rite Aid Corporation

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

½ bottle once daily

children under 2 years

do not use

No Recall