PHOSPHATE ENEMA
(Fleet)Standard Prescription
phosphate enema __mL PR x 1 dose {may repeat x 1 dose}
Dosages
Children 2 to 12 years:
1 pediatric enema PR x 1; may repeat x 1 dose.
Children >12 years and Adults:
1 adult enema PR x 1 dose. May repeat x 1 dose.
1 pediatric enema PR x 1; may repeat x 1 dose.
Children >12 years and Adults:
1 adult enema PR x 1 dose. May repeat x 1 dose.
Mechanism of Action
Osmotic laxative.
Forms Supplied
Enema sizes:
Pediatric: 65 mL (delivers 60 mL when used as directed)
Adult: 133 mL (delivers 118 mL when used as directed)
Contains monobasic sodium phosphate 16 g/100 mL and dibasic sodium phosphate 6 g/100 mL Sodium content: 3.6g/100 mL
Pediatric: 65 mL (delivers 60 mL when used as directed)
Adult: 133 mL (delivers 118 mL when used as directed)
Contains monobasic sodium phosphate 16 g/100 mL and dibasic sodium phosphate 6 g/100 mL Sodium content: 3.6g/100 mL
Comments
Not recommended for infants < 6 mo.
Onset of action: 2 to 5 minutes.
May cause hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypotension, and acidosis. Overdose may cause tetany.
AVOID retention of enema as increased systemic absorption can cause severe electrolyte disturbances.
This is a hypertonic solution. Patients should be well-hydrated prior to use as the enema can cause further dehydration.
Contraindicated in severe renal failure, megacolon, bowel obstruction, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Onset of action: 2 to 5 minutes.
May cause hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hypotension, and acidosis. Overdose may cause tetany.
AVOID retention of enema as increased systemic absorption can cause severe electrolyte disturbances.
This is a hypertonic solution. Patients should be well-hydrated prior to use as the enema can cause further dehydration.
Contraindicated in severe renal failure, megacolon, bowel obstruction, hypertension and congestive heart failure.
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-23 20:46:23