Fleet Enema (rectal)

Generic name:sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate (rectal) [ SOE-dee-um-bye-FOS-fate-and-SOE-dee-um-FOS-fate ]
Brand names: Disposable Enema, Fleet Enema
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 6, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is rectal Fleet Enema?

Fleet Enema are forms of phosphorus.

Fleet Enema is a combination medicine used in adults and children to treat constipation and to clean the bowel before colon surgery, x-rays, or endoscopy examinations.

Fleet Enema may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Fleet Enema without a doctor's advice if you have kidney disease, heart problems, or constipation with stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

Using too much of this medicine can cause rare but life-threatening side effects on your kidneys and heart.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you have:

• kidney disease;

• heart problems; or

• constipation with stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if:

• you've had a sudden change in bowel habits during the past 2 weeks or longer;

• you've used any laxative within the past 7 days;

• you are on a low-salt diet; or

• you are 55 or older.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast...