Mineral Oil Enema
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Questions & Answers
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
For rectal use only
- 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.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
- 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
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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Sources
Mineral Oil Enema Manufacturers
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Dynarex Corporation
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Mineral Oil Enema | Dynarex Corporation
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.
See image on box
Positioning
Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.
See image on box
Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until the left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.
See image on box
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.
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Blossom Pharmaceuticals
Mineral Oil Enema | Blossom Pharmaceuticals
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.
See image on box
Positioning
Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.
See image on box
Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until the left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.
See image on box
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.
![Mineral Oil Enema [Blossom Pharmaceuticals]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=e0d31f14-5e11-4370-b0c6-adb639db164c&name=Mineraloilenema.jpg)
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