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Pedia-Lax

Dosage form
ENEMA
Labeler
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, HEPTAHYDRATE · sodium phosphate, monobasic
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Label information

PEDIA-LAX sodium phosphates Saline Enema
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

(in each 59-mL delivered dose)

Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 9.5 g................

Dibasic Sodium Phosphate 3.5 g........................

Purpose

Saline laxative

Saline laxative

Use

for relief of occasional constipation.

Warnings

For rectal use only.

Dosage Warning:

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 a 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 your 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 often 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.

Directions

Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours)
Do not use more per day unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings .
Do not use if child is taking another sodium phosphates product.  

 Age  Dose
 children 5 to 11 years 1 bottle per day or as directed by doctor
children 2 to under 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 tablesppons of liquid with a measuring spoon. Replace cap and follow “How to use this enema” directions.

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 1-5 minutes
  • BOTTLE SEALED FOR SAFETY. IF BOTTLE WRAPPER WITH FLEET ® EMBLEM IS TORN, DAMAGED, OR MISSING, DO NOT USE
  • for complete professional use, warnings and precautions, consult the Reference Safety Information on our website
Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water

Questions?

1-866-255-6960

www.pedia-lax.com

Fleet ®  Enemas are LATEX-FREE

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Pedia-Lax
Sodium Phosphates  
Saline Enema
2.25 fl oz (66 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f001a37d-8ed4-428b-af12-d6a83c22c127 · Version 11
NDC: 0132-0202