CVS Mini Enema

Manufacturer
CVS HEALTH | Enemeez, LLC dba Summit Pharmaceuticals | Enemeez LLC DBA Summit Pharmaceuticals
Effective date
2025-12-04
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
5
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:20:05

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Mini Enema
Active ingredientDOCUSATE SODIUM, BENZOCAINE
Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

For the relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces a bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.

Dosage and administration

Adults and children 12 years of age and older (with adult supervision) one to three units daily. Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor prior to use. Twist off and remove tip. Lubricate tip prior to insertion: Place a few drops of the tube’s liquid content on the shaft prior to insertion. Also apply liquid content or lubricant to the anus before inserting the mini-enema. Positioning: For best results, la...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active Ingredients (per delivered dose)

Benzocaine 20 mg

Docusate Sodium USP 283 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

(Benzocaine).............. Anesthetic

(Docusate Sodium).... Stool Softener Laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • For the relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
  • This product generally produces a bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For rectal use only.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • If individual is sensitive to Benzocaine
  • If you are presently taking mineral oil, unless directed by a doctor.
  • When abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present.
  • For a period longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • Symptoms last more than 2 weeks.
  • You have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use. This may indicate a serious condition.

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

Pregnant or Lactating Women, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Adults and children 12 years of age and older (with adult supervision) one to three units daily. Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor prior to use.

  • Twist off and remove tip.
  • Lubricate tip prior to insertion: Place a few drops of the tube’s liquid content on the shaft prior to insertion. Also apply liquid content or lubricant to the anus before inserting the mini-enema.
  • Positioning: For best results, lay on the left side with knees bent. Alternate Positions: Administer while seated on the toilet. Or, kneel, then lower head and chest forward until side of face is resting on the surface.
  • With steady pressure, gently insert the tube into the rectum with care to prevent damage to the rectal wall. Insert up to the shoulder of tube. Squeeze to empty the contents. Keep the tube squeezed until it is removed from the rectum. After the contents have been emptied, remove the disposable tube and discard. A small amount of liquid may remain in the unit after use.

Other Information

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Store at room temperature 15° - 30° C (59° - 86° F)

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Glycerin USP and Polyethylene Glycol

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1192984docusate sodium 283 MG / benzocaine 20 MG in 5 mL EnemaPSN5
1192984benzocaine 4 MG/ML / docusate sodium 56.6 MG/ML EnemaSCD5
1192984benzocaine 20 MG / docusate sodium 283 MG per 5 ML EnemaSY5
1192984Benzocaine 4 MG/ML / DOSS Sodium 56.6 MG/ML EnemaSY5

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
BENZOCAINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
51316-991-01CVS Mini Enema5 mL in 1 TUBELIQUID55
51316-991-05CVS Mini Enema5 in 1 BOXLIQUID55

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
51316-99151316-991-01, 51316-991-05

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
CVS Mini EnemaDOCUSATE SODIUM W/BENZOCAINECVS HEALTHca00c520-410a-1905-e053-2995a90a56f02025-12-04WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 51316-991-05
ndc (package): 51316-991-01
ndc (product): 51316-991
ndc11 (package): 51316099101
ndc11 (package): 51316099105
spl id: 45249c95-f999-8511-e063-6394a90a5472
spl set id: ca00c520-410a-1905-e053-2995a90a56f0

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