Do not use this product
more than once daily
unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence).
How many glycerin suppositories can you use in a day?
How many do I use? It is usual to start on one suppository a day at a time convenient to yourself and
increase this to 2 per day if
one is not sufficient. Ideally the bowel should be emptied in the morning as that is when the urge is strongest.
Can you take 2 suppositories a day?
Do not use this product more than once daily unless otherwise directed by your doctor
. If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence).
Is it safe to use 2 suppositories?
Do not use Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult rectal more than once in a 24-hour period
. Call your doctor if this medication does not cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 hour after use.
Can you take more than one suppository in 24 hours?
Do not use Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult rectal more than once in a 24-hour period
. Call your doctor if this medication does not cause you to have a bowel movement within 1 hour after use.
Is it better to use suppository or enema?
suppositories
? Rectal laxatives provide immediate relief and are a good alternative for someone who cannot take oral medication. Some enemas can work in 5 minutes or less, while suppositories work within an hour.
Can I pee after inserting suppository?
The small amount of urine normally left in your urethra
will help dissolve the suppository after it is inserted
. Remove the delivery device containing the suppository from the foil.
How far do you push a suppository?
Gently spread your buttocks open. Carefully push the suppository, tapered end first,
about 1 inch into your bottom
. Close your legs and sit or lie still for about 15 minutes to let it dissolve.
What happens if you don't poop after a suppository?
Try to avoid passing stool for up to 60 minutes after inserting the suppository, unless it is a laxative. Not passing stool
gives the medication enough time to enter the bloodstream and start working
.
Can you do 2 Fleet enemas in a row?
Can you use two doses of saline enema (Fleet Enema) in a row?
No
, you should never use more that 1 dose of saline enema (Fleet Enema) in 24 hours. If 1 enema is not enough, you should contact your healthcare provider. If you wish, you can use 1 enema two days in a row.
Can I take 2 Dulcolax?
Adults and children over 12 can take 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose for up to 7 days. If this is the first time taking a laxative for constipation, we recommend taking
1 to 2 tablets in a single daily dose
. Take tablets 30 to 60 minutes before your normal bedtime to produce a bowel movement the next morning.
How long do you leave a suppository in?
Try and keep the suppository in your rectum for
15 to 20 minutes
. If you feel it must come out at once, it was not inserted high enough and should be pushed higher. Do not use this medicine more often than directed by your doctor or health care professional.
Why is my poop hard as a rock?
Poop that is hard and shaped like tiny rocks or pebbles is
likely just a sign of constipation
. You can still be considered constipated even if you are able to pass a small amount of stool. The large intestine helps to concentrate waste by absorbing water.
How do you push out poop when it's stuck?
Push: keeping your mouth slightly open and breathing normally, push into your waist and lower abdomen (tummy). You should
feel your tummy bulge out even more
, this pushes the faeces (poo) from the rectum (lower end of the bowel) into the anal canal (back passage).
Why can't I push my poo out?
If you often have trouble making bowel movements and have to take laxatives (drugs that help you go) on a regular basis, you could one day have a serious bowel problem called
fecal impaction
. A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can't push it out.
