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Fleet

Dosage form
ENEMA
Labeler
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Label updated
2024-02-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, HEPTAHYDRATE · sodium phosphate, monobasic
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Label information

Drug Facts

Purpose

(in each 197 mL delivered dose)

Monobasic sodium phosphate 19g ... Saline laxative

Dibasic sodium phosphate 7g ......... Saline laxative

Use

for relief of occasional constipation. This product usually produces a bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes.

Warnings

For rectal use only.

Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful.

Do not use

• for more than 3 days

• if you have kidney disease

• if you have heart problems

• if you are dehydrated

• when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before using this product if you

• are 55 years of age or older

• are on a sodium-restricted diet

• have 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 you have

• rectal bleeding

• no bowel movement or no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes

• symptoms of dehydration [feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less often than normal]

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours).

Do not use if taking another sodium phosphates product. Do not use more unless directed by a

doctor. See Warnings .

adults and children 12 and over 1 bottle per day
children 2 to 11 years use Fleet® Pedia-Lax® Enema
children under 2 years DO NOT USE

If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctor promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur.

Other information

• each 197 mL delivered dose contains: sodium 4.4 g

• additional liquids by mouth are recommended while taking this product

Inactive ingredients

benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water

Questions?

1-866-255-6960 or www.fleetlabs.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Fleet
Laxative

Saline

Enema

Extra Volume

1 Bottle 7.8 Fl Oz (230 mL) each

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f50ba829-16c3-40a7-9822-8d6d00353b33 · Version 1
NDC: 0132-0078