What is Fleet Enema: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Fleet Enema

• Use this medicine as directed.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not swallow this medicine.

• Rectal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Rectal routeLie on your left side with your left leg straight or slightly bent, and your right knee bent upward. Insert the applicator tip into your rectum about an inch. Gently squeeze the bottom of the bottle to release the enema.

• Rectal routeRemove the bottle and throw it away.

• If your child is using half of the bottle, unscrew the cap and remove 2 tablespoons of liquid with a measuring spoon. Replace the cap and use as directed.

• Do not use if the seal of the bottle is broken or missing.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not swallow this medicine.

• Rectal routeRemove the bottle and throw it away.

• Rectal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Use this medicine as directed.

• If your child is using half of the bottle, unscrew the cap and remove 2 tablespoons of liquid with a measuring spoon. Replace the cap and use as directed.

• Do not use if the seal of the bottle is broken or missing.

• Rectal routeLie on your left side with your left leg straight or slightly bent, and your right knee bent upward. Insert the applicator tip into your rectum about an inch. Gently squeeze the bottom of the bottle to release the enema.

• Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Fleet Enema

Fleet Enema contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to sodium phosphate dibasic or sodium phosphate monobasic. Children under 2 years of age should not receive this medicine.

Fleet Enema warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or are on a sodium-restricted diet.

• Before you use this medicine, tell your doctor if you have stomach pain, nausea, vomiting. Tell him if you have already used a laxative for more than 1 week, or if you have had changes in your bowel movements recently.

• Call your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement within 30 minutes after you use the enema.

• Do not use more than 1 enema in a 24-hour period. Follow up with your doctor as directed.

Fleet Enema interactions

• Do not use this medicine if you are using another product that contains sodium phosphate.

• Before you use this medicine, tell your doctor if you have stomach pain, nausea, vomiting. Tell him if you have already used a laxative for more than 1 week, or if you have had changes in your bowel movements recently.

• Call your doctor if you do not have a bowel movement within 30 minutes after you use the enema.

• Do not use more than 1 enema in a 24-hour period. Follow up with your doctor as directed.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.