PEDIA-LAX- sodium phosphate, dibasic and sodium phosphate, monobasic enema
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
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PEDIA-LAX sodium phosphates Saline Enema
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
(in each 59-mL delivered dose)
Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 9.5 g................
Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 3.5 g........................
Purpose
Saline laxative
Saline laxative
Use
for relief of occasional constipation.
Warnings
For rectal use only.
Dosage Warning:
Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful.
Do not use without asking a doctor:
- for more than 3 days
- if your child has a kidney disease
- if your child has heart problems
- if your child is dehydrated
Ask a doctor before using this product if the child
- is on a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if your child has
- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- already used a laxative for more than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if your child has
- rectal bleeding
- no bowel movement or no liquid comes out of the child’s rectum after 30 minutes
- symptoms of dehydration [feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less often than normal]
These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours)
Do not use more per day unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings.
Do not use if child is taking another sodium phosphates product.
Age | Dose |
children 5 to 11 years | 1 bottle per day or as directed by doctor |
children 2 to under 5 years | one-half bottle per day (see below) |
children under 2 years | DO NOT USE |
One-half bottle preparation:
Unscrew cap and remove 2 tablesppons of liquid with a measuring spoon. Replace cap and follow “How to use this enema” directions.
Other information
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each 59-mL delivered dose contains: sodium 2.2g
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additional liquids by mouth are recommended while taking this product
- this product usually produces a bowel movement in 1-5 minutes
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BOTTLE SEALED FOR SAFETY. IF BOTTLE WRAPPER WITH FLEET® EMBLEM IS TORN, DAMAGED, OR MISSING, DO NOT USE
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for complete professional use, warnings and precautions, consult the Reference Safety Information on our website
Inactive Ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water
Questions?
1-866-255-6960
www.pedia-lax.com
Fleet® Enemas are LATEX-FREE
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Pedia-Lax
Sodium Phosphates
Saline Enema
2.25 fl oz (66 mL)
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.