Enema
H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group
H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group
Drug Facts
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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 DoseSee 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:
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Adults and children 12 years of age and older: rectal enema dosage is 120 milliliters in a single daily dose.
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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.
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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