Disposable Enema (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
Drug class:Laxatives
What is rectal Disposable Enema?
Disposable Enema are forms of phosphorus.
Disposable Enema 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.
Disposable Enema may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Disposable Enema 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 Disposable Enema?
Using too much of Disposable Enema 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.
Disposable Enema should cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 to 5 minutes.
Do not use more than 1 enema in any 24-hour period. If you do not get any results within 30 minutes after using this medicine, call your doctor before using another dose.
Do not use this medicine for longer than 3 day...
