The main use is for treatment of constipation. In surgery it is used for pre-operative evacuation of the bowel. In diagnostic testing it is used before x-ray examinations or physical examinations of the colon. It has no age limits in regards to children and can be used safely. If used in children under 3 years it is recommended that the nozzle is only inserted half way. It is suggested as a laxative during postnatal period and it is compatible with breastfeeding
Sodium citrate/sodium lauryl sulfoacetate/glycerol
Potassium citrate/potassium hydrogen carbonate
Sodium phenylacetate/sodium benzoate
Lactic acid/citric acid/potassium bitartrate
Acid-citrate-dextrose
Sodium nitrite/sodium thiosulfate
Turk's solution
Ringer's lactate solution