Dosage ;
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
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| Kleen Enema | Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd | Globe Pharmacy Ltd., | 135ml | enemas | KES 165 | ||
| Micronema | ATCO Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd | Globe Pharmacy Ltd., | 10ml | enemas | KES 72 | ||
| Micronema | ATCO Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd | Globe Pharmacy Ltd., | 20ml | enemas | KES 114 |
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Phosphate enemas More info |
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| Drug Indication | Constipation, pre-operative evacuation |
| Precautions | Elderly and debilitated; ascites; CHF; malignant hypertension. |
| Contra-Indications | Undiagnosed abdominal condition, intestinal obstruction |
| Side Effects | Local irritation; electrolyte disturbances |
| Dosage | Adult: 1. Children: 1/9 - 1/2 content of the enema. |
| Special Information | An enema is the procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus. The onset of action of phosphate enema is as a laxative 2-15mins. Sodium acid phosphate/Sodium phosphate mixture is usually used in phosphate enemas. |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON ALIMENTARY SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Osmotic laxatives |