Pedia-Lax® Enema

Pedia-Lax® Enema

Pedia-Lax® Enema

Pedia-Lax Enema® gives your child the same fast-acting relief as a regular Fleet® Enema in an easy, child-size dose.

  • Designed for kids ages 2-11
  • Provides relief in minutes
  • Gives your child the same fast-acting relief as a regular Fleet®Enema in an easy, child-size dose
  • Gentle saline enema used most in hospitals
  • Latex-free
  • Soft, flexible Comfortip®
  • Contents: 2.25 fl. oz. per bottle
  • DO NOT USE IN CHILDREN LESS THAN TWO YEARS OF AGE
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  • Active ingredient (in each 59 mL delivered dose):

    • Monobasic sodium phosphate 9.5 g. Purpose: saline laxative
    • Dibasic sodium phosphate 3.5 g. Purpose: saline laxative

    Inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water

  • Uses

    • For relief of occasional constipation.

    Directions

    Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours):

    • Children 5 to 11 years: 1 bottle per day or as directed by doctor 
    • Children 2 to 5 years: One-half bottle per day (see below)
    • Children under 2 years: DO NOT USE 

    One-half bottle preparation: Unscrew cap and remove 2 tablespoons of liquid with a measuring spoon. Replace cap and follow “How to use this enema” directions.

    Do not use more per day unless directed by a doctor.

    See Warnings.

    Do not use if child is taking another sodium phosphates product.

    Other information

    • Each 59 mL delivered dose contains: sodium 2.2g
    • Additional liquids by mouth are recommended while taking this product
    • This product usually produces a bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes
    • BOTTLE SEALED FOR SAFETY.  IF BOTTLE WRAPPER WITH FLEET® EMBLEM IS TORN, DAMAGED OR MISSING, DO NOT USE.

  • Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. Do not use without asking a doctor:

    • for more than 3 days
    • if your child has kidney disease
    • if your child has heart problems
    • if your child is dehydrated

    Ask a doctor before using this product if the child

    • is on a sodium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor before using any laxative if the child has

    • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
    • already used a laxative for more than 1 week. 

    Stop use and ask a doctor if your child has

    • rectal bleeding
    • no bowel movement or no liquid comes out of the child’s rectum after 30 minutes
    • symptoms of dehydration [feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less than normal]

    These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. 

    Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.