Enema Mineral Oil mineral oil mineral oil
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel TRIAD Ready-To-Use MINERAL OIL enema, USP protective shield prevents contamination lubricated tip assures ease of insertion one way safety valve prevents reflux easy to grip and squeeze bottle carton sealed for safety 4 1/2 fl. oz. (133 ml) CAT. No. 10-2113 Triad Disposables Brookfield, WI 53045 carton
- Principal Display Panel TRIAD Ready-To-Use MINERAL OIL enema, USP protective shield prevents contamination lubricated tip assures ease of insertion one way safety valve prevents reflux easy to grip and squeeze bottle carton sealed for safety 4 1/2 fl. oz. (133 ml) CAT. No. 10-2113 Triad Disposables Brookfield, WI 53045 carton
Overview
Use For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produced bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.
Indications & Usage
Use For relief of occasional constipation. This product generally produced bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.
Dosage & Administration
Directions Single Daily Dose Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. 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: Lie on left side with right knee bent and arms resting comfortably. Knee chest position: Kneel, lower head and chest forward until left side of the face is resting on surface with arms resting comfortably. CAUTION: Remove orange protective shield before inserting. To do so, hold bottle upright with one hand and pull gently to remove. 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.
Warnings & Precautions
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.
Purpose
Purpose Lubricant Laxative
Do Not Use
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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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