Phosphates (Rectal) - Constipation

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Enema

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines BNF SPC

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Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Phosphates (Rectal)

Indication :

Constipation

Group Name :

Keywords :

phosphates enema, osmotic laxatives, Sodium acid phosphate with sodium phosphate

Brand Names Include :

Fleet ready-to-use enema

Important Information :

Contraindicated in patients with CKD, dehydration and heart failure (among others).

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Guidelines :

Constipation

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Phosphates (Rectal) is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Constipation.

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Jul 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands APC have adopted the CKS principles for the management of constipation in adults.

Management | Constipation | CKS | NICE

The CKS guidance covers the management of constipation in adults (including pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding), for short-duration and chronic constipation, and faecal loading and/or impaction.

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