Sodium acid phosphate 16 % Sodium phosphate 6%
Company Name
Misr/Delta
Therapeutic Group
LAXATIVE ENEMAS
Pharmaceutical form
enema
Package
Ready–to- use squeeze disposable plastic bottles with applicator ( 120 ml Plastic bottle).
Indications
• General laxative for relief of constipation. • As a bowl evacuant for a variety of surgical & therapeutic indications ( cardiac patients , ICU patients , glaucoma and ophthalmic surgery , post-operative especially in hernia ). • For preparing the colon for x-ray or other endoscopic examination. • For post-operative cleansing and general post-operative care.
Warning & Precautions
Not to be used when nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain is present.
Product Type
Human
Dosage
Adult : 120 ml Children 2-12 years : 60 ml Remove protective shield from tip before administering. The enema should be gently inserted into the rectum with steady pressure with the tip pointing toward the naval. Care during insertion is nessesary due to the lack of sensory innervations of the rectum. Once inserted , squeeze the bottle until nearly all the liquid ( according to the dose ) is expelled . If resistance is encountered on insertion of the nozzle or in administering the solution ,the procedure should be discontinued.
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation.
Contra Indications
• Should not be used in children under 2 years of age and should be used with caution in children of any age. Adult dose should not be used for children under 12 years of age. • Not to be used in patients with congenital mega colon , imperforated anus or congestive heart failure. • Used with caution in patients with impaired renal function , heart disease or pre-existing electrolyte disturbance .
Drug Interactions
• Used with caution in patients on calcium channel blockers therapy as enema contains sodium phosphate which decrease levels of calcium and potassium.
No comments:
Post a Comment