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Fleet

GLYCERIN

Standard Dose
Directions Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours) adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Fleet® Pedia-Lax™ Suppositories children under 2 years consult a doctor Insert suppository well up into rectum, to produce laxative action. Suppository is designed to dissolve only partially, which may not be noticeable.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product usually produces bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product usually produces bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour Dosage and administration Directions Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours) adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Fleet® Pedia-Lax™ Suppositories children under 2 years consult a doctor Insert suppository well up into rectum, to produce laxative action.

Suppository is designed to dissolve only partially, which may not be noticeable.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for relief of occasional constipation this product usually produces bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour Dosage and administration Directions Single Daily Dosage (per 24 hours) adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years use Fleet® Pedia-Lax™ Suppositories children under 2 years consult a doctor Insert suppository well up into rectum, to produce laxative action. Suppository is designed to dissolve only partially, which may not be noticeable. Warnings and cautions Warnings For rectal use only. Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks already used a laxative for more than 1 week When using this product rectal discomfort or burning sensation may occur. Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product These symptoms may indicate a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For rectal use only.
  • • Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.
  • • Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks already used a laxative for more than 1 week When using this product rectal discomfort or burning sensation may occur.
  • • Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.