MICROLAX Rectum Enema 5ml x 12

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Don’t worry if you accidentally forget to use Micralax Micro-Enema when you should. Skip the missed dose and continue to take your next scheduled dose as usual. You should never use more enemas to make up for the one you missed. Hughes LE (July 1967). "The use of a micro-enema as preparation for sigmoidoscopy". The Medical Journal of Australia. 2 (5): 215–217. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1967.tb97721.x. PMID 6057897. S2CID 29922247.

There will be a gentle bowel movement within 30 minutes after use. It will likely be a normal bowel movement that can be controlled. Each Microlax tube contains the following active ingredients: sodium citrate 450mg, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate 45mg and sorbitol 3.125g. Firstly lie down on your side with your knees drawn up towards your tummy. If you prefer you can sit on the toilet. The main use is for treatment of constipation. In surgery it is used for pre-operative evacuation of the bowel. [3] In diagnostic testing it is used before x-ray examinations or physical examinations of the colon. Treat constipation especially in bedridden patients, the elderly, children, women giving birth or those deliberately not passing stools.Jones W (2013). "The safety of drugs in breastmilk". Breastfeeding and Medication. Routledge. p.128. ISBN 978-1136178153 . Retrieved 2014-10-26. (Accessed at Google Books) Never share your medicine with anybody else, even if they are experiencing the same symptoms or have the same condition as you. If you have any questions on the above Micralax Micro Enema How To Use guide, please ask for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. For most people, constipation is transient and can go away with time and dietary changes. However, other cases may be more severe and require laxatives. Overdosage with Microlax is unlikely due to the route of administration and mode of action. Presentation

All medicines carry the risk of side effects, though not everybody experiences them. It’s important to be aware of the risks associated with your medicine. Do not use Microlax to treat any other complaint unless your doctor says it is safe. Using Microlax How to use Microlax If you regularly forget to take your medicine at the right time, setting the alarm will help you to remember. What should I do if I use too many Micralax micro-enema?Before using Micralax Micro-Enemas, it’s important to read the accompanying patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine. This leaflet contains important information regarding the safety of Micralax, including how to safely store and dispose of the enemas.