Fleet® Enema  

Using enema:

1. Remove green protective shield from enema before inserting.
2. With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward the naval. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. This helps to relax the muscles around the anus.
3. Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have haemorrhoids) If enema tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care.
4. Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed.
5. Remove tip from rectum and maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 2 to 5 minutes).

• Do not use more than 1 enema in 24 hours
• Do not use longer than 3 days unless instructed by physician
• Drink extra water unless advised against by your physician
• Keep the medication out of reach of young children

Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• You have a history of ulcerative colitis, late-stage liver or kidney failure, or heart failure

The most common side effects are:

• Diarrhea (this may cause dehydration if it goes on for a long time, you are encouraged to drink more water)
• Stomach pain/cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Burning feeling at the anus

These side effects are mostly mild. Inform your doctor if the side effects become severe and bothersome. 

Stop the medicine if you develop an allergy reaction to the medicine:

• Swollen face / eyes / lips / tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

• No liquid is passed out 30 minutes after proper administration of the enema
• Bleeding from back passage
• A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks