Product Description:
- Redulex Baby Rectal Suppositories are plant-based, single-dose suppositories indicated for new-borns ≥2 weeks of age.
- They are designed to relieve infant colic, abdominal bloating, intestinal spasms, and excess gas, and can be used as an adjunct for pain caused by teething, ear inflammation or low-grade fever.
- The pack contains 12 white, torpedo-shaped suppositories .
How To Use
Prepare:
- Wash hands.
- If the suppository is soft, chill it for 2-3 minutes in the refrigerator to harden.
Remove foil wrapper just before use.
Position:
- Place baby on their side or back with knees gently drawn toward the chest.
Insert:
- Moisten the tip with water or a water-soluble lubricant (never petroleum jelly).
- Insert the pointed end first into the rectum until it passes the sphincter (~1 cm in infants).
- Hold the buttocks together for 30–60 seconds to keep the suppository in place .
Aftercare:
- Keep baby lying down for 5–10 minutes.
- A bowel movement or release of gas may occur within 15–60 minutes.
Dosing by weight
- 3–10 kg: 1 suppository, max 2 per day
- 10–20 kg: 1 suppository, max 3 per day
- >20 kg: 1–2 suppositories, max 4 per day
Warnings & Precautions
- Do NOT use if your baby is hypersensitive to chamomile, lemon balm, fennel or any excipients.
- Discontinue and consult a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs, the infant has persistent constipation (>1 week), or symptoms worsen .
- Storage: Keep below 25 °C; refrigerate if excessively soft. Keep out of reach of children.
- Medical review: Speak to a paediatrician before use in preterm infants or if the child has any underlying GI obstruction, abdominal pain of unknown origin, or is receiving other medications.
Ingredients
Active plant extracts (lipophilic oils):
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) flower
- Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) fruit