Medline Enema

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 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 tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus. Do not force the enema tip into the rectum as this can cause injury. 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 enema tip from rectum Retain enema in accordance with doctor’s instructions

Follow with a cleansing enema: To remove stools or other residue now softened or lubricated, it is suggested that you use a regular enema to cleanse the bowel.

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 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).