Saline enema by Blossom Pharmaceuticals SALINE ENEMA enema

Saline enema by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Saline enema by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Blossom Pharmaceuticals. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active Ingredient      

( in each 118 ml delivered dose)

Dibasic sodium phosphate  7g

Monobasic sodium phosphate  19g                  

Purpose

Saline Laxative

Purpose

• Gentle relief of occasional constipation
  

Warnings:

For rectal use only

As a doctor before use if you have:

• abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
• notice a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

• If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  

Indications & Usage

• If you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative because this amy indicate a serious condition
• you need to use a laxative for more than one week
  

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Other information:

• Store at room temperature 20 Deg C - 25 Deg C (68 Deg F - 77 Deg F)
• This product produces bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes
  

Dosage & Administration

Single daily dose

Adults and children 12 years and older - 1 bottle

Children 2 to under 12 years - 1/2 bottle

Children under 2 years - Do not use. Consult a physician.

How to use this enema:

REMOVE GREEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING.

Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with the other hand and pull gently to remove.

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Positioning

Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.

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Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until the left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.

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Administering Enema

• With steady pressure, gently insert enema with tip pointing toward navel.

• Squeeze bottle until recommended dose is expelled (it is not necessary to

  empty unit completely. Bottle contains more liquid than needed for effective

  use. A small amount of liquid will remain in bottle after squeezing).

• Remove tip from rectum.

• Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can

  cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If enema tip causes

  rectal bleeding or pain, get immediatemedical care.

• 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.

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Inactive ingredient: Water

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

SALINE ENEMA 
saline enema enema

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 61767-002
Route of Administration	RECTAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC (UNII: GR686LBA74) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR)	SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC	7 g  in 118 mL
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC (UNII: 3980JIH2SW) (PHOSPHATE ION - UNII:NK08V8K8HR)	SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC	19 g  in 118 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)
EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 61767-002-01	1 in 1 BOX
1		118 mL in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	02/01/2014

Labeler - Blossom Pharmaceuticals (677381470)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Blossom Pharmaceuticals		677381470	manufacture(61767-002)