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Enema

H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group
H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group

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Active ingredient

Mineral Oil, 100%

Purpose

Lubricant Laxative

Use

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

Warnings

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.

Directions

Single Daily Dose


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:

Knee chest position:

CAUTION:

  • 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.


Other Information

This product does not contain Dry Natural Rubber or Natural Rubber Latex.




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Enema

Mineral Oil ENEMA

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:50730-2113
Route of Administration RECTAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Mineral Oil 118 mL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 118 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:50730-2113-0 1 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 1996-05-22


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