SALINE LAXATIVE- sodium phosphate enema

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: GR686LBA74) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 3980JIH2SW) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR)

Available from:

Walgreen Company

INN (International Name):

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC

Composition:

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC 7 g in 118 mL

Administration route:

RECTAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

- relieves occasional constipation - this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SALINE LAXATIVE- SODIUM PHOSPHATE ENEMA
WALGREEN COMPANY
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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WALGREENS READY TO USE ENEMA
LAXATIVE
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH_
_59 ML DELIVERED DOSE)_
_PURPOSE_
Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 3.5g
Saline laxative
Monobasic Sodium Phosphate
9.5g
Saline laxative
USE
relieves occasional constipation
this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes
WARNINGS
DOSAGE WARNING
USING MORE THAN ONE ENEMA IN 24 HOURS CAN BE HARMFUL.
FOR RECTAL USE ONLY.
DO NOT USE
on children under 2 years of age
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF the child
has already used a laxative for more than 3 days
has kidney disease, have heart problems, or is dehydrated
is on a sodium-restricted diet
has abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
has a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF the child is 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, without asking a doctor
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF the child
has rectal bleeding
has no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use
has symptoms of dehydration (thirstiness, dizziness, vomiting,
urinating less often
than normal) These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, get medical help or
contact a Poison
Control Center right away: 800-222-1222.
DIRECTIONS (OR AS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR)
SINGLE DAILY DOSAGE (PER 24 HOURS)
DO NOT USE IF TAKING ANOTHER SODIUM PHOSPHATE PRODUCT.
DO NOT USE MORE UNLESS DIRECTED BY A DOCTOR. SEE WARNINGS.
children 2 to under 12
years of age
Use 1 bottle once
daily
children under 2 years of
age
DO NOT USE
OTHER INFORMATION
EAC