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Pure and Gentle

Dosage form
ENEMA
Labeler
Medline Industries, LP
Label updated
2024-11-26
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 120 mL delivered dose)

Mineral oil 100% w/v

Purpose

Lubricant laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes
Warnings

For rectal use only

Caution: to be taken only at bedtime. Do not use at any other time or administer to infants, except upon the advice of a physician.

Do not use

  • on children under 13 years of age
  • on pregnant women
  • on persons with difficulty swallowing
  • on bedridden patients
  • if you are presently taking a stool softener laxative
  • or take with meals

Ask a doctor before use if you

  • have already used a laxative for more than 3 days
  • have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding
  • you have no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use

As with any drug, if you are nursing a baby,

seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions (or as directed by a doctor)

Rectal enema dosage is 120 mL in a single daily dosage (per 24 hours)

adults & children

13 years and over

1 bottle

children under 13 years of age

DO NOT USE

Caution:

Remove green protective shield before inserting: hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Positioning:

Left-side position: Lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Administering enema:

  • With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus.
  • Do not force the enema tip into rectum as this can cause injury.
  • Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty the bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed.
  • Remove enema tip from rectum. This product generally produces a bowel movement in 2 to 15 minutes.
  • Do not retain enema solution in body for longer than 15 minutes.
Other Information
  • store at room temperature 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • Tamper Evident: DO NOT USE IF TOP OR BOTTOM FLAP OF CARTON IS TORN OR MISSING.
Inactive ingredient

none

Questions or comments?

1-866-323-0107 M-F 8 am to 5 pm

Manufacturing Information

Manufactured for: Medline Industries, LP

Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093

Made in USA

www.medline.com

1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)

REF: CUR095010

V1 RD22NPX

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 96d4cad5-0602-4c31-94ed-3117b4fd4a94 · Version 8
NDC: 53329-013