Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (rectal)
Generic name: sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (rectal) [ SOE-dee-um-bye-FOS-fate-and-SOE-dee-um-FOS-fate ]
Brand names: Disposable Enema, Fleet Enema
Dosage form: rectal enema (3.5 g-9.5 g; 7 g-19 g)
Drug class:Laxatives
What is rectal sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus.
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate rectal is a combination medicine used in adults and children to treat constipation and to clean the bowel before colon surgery, x-rays, or endoscopy examinations.
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate without a doctor's advice if you have kidney disease, heart problems, or constipation with stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
Using too much of this medicine can cause rare but life-threatening side effects on your kidneys and heart.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you have:
kidney disease;
heart problems; or
constipation with stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if:
you've had a sudden change in bowel habits during the past 2 weeks or longer;
you've used any laxative within the past 7 days;
you are on a low-salt diet; or
you are 55 or older.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Never use an adult-strength enema in a child younger than 12 years old. Do not use this medicine in a child younger than 2 years old.
How should I use rectal sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate?
Using too much of sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate can cause rare but life-threatening side effects on your kidneys and heart.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not take the rectal enema by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
When using this medicine in a child 2 to 11 years old, use only a formula that is specially made for children.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate rectal should cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 to 5 minutes.
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