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Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema

Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema is used for:

Relieving occasional constipation and irregularity. It may be used to cleanse the bowel before certain medical procedures (eg, rectal examinations). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema is a stimulant laxative. It acts directly on the bowels, stimulating the bowel muscles to cause a bowel movement.

Do NOT use Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema
• you have severe stomach pain, appendicitis, fecal impaction, stomach bleeding, an obstruction of your intestinal tract, or rectal bleeding

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema:

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart failure, a fluid or electrolyte disturbance, nausea, vomiting, or undiagnosed stomach pain

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema. However, no specific interactions with Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema:

Use Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash your hands before and after using Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema.
• Lie on left side with knee bent and arms resting comfortably. You may also kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably.
• Remove protective shield from enema tip.
• Gently insert enema tip into rectum using steady pressure with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Do not force the enema tip into rectum because this can cause injury. Insertion may be easier if you bear down as if having a bowel movement because this helps to relax the muscles around the anus.
• Squeeze bottle until nearly all the liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely because it contains more liquid than needed.
• Remove enema from rectum and maintain position until the urge to evacuate the bowels is strong (5 to 20 minutes if possible).
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• If you miss a dose of Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema and are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema.

Important safety information:

• Do not use for longer than 1 week without checking with your doctor. If you overuse Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema, it may damage your bowel.
• Do not take additional laxatives or stool softeners with Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema unless directed by your doctor.
• Rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative may be a sign of a serious condition. Stop use and contact your doctor.
• If you develop nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain, stop using Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema and check with your doctor.
• If you notice a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or more, do not continue using Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema. Instead, check with your doctor.
• Use Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially weakness and low blood pressure due to electrolyte loss.
• Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema while pregnant. It is not known if Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding take Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Cramps; faintness; rectal burning; stomach pain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; stomach cramps. Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema may be harmful if swallowed.

Store this medicine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Fleet Bisacodyl Enema Enema. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.