Quick answers
- What is Sodium phosphate, dibasic and sodium phosphate, monobasic used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Pure and Gentle Laxative (Medline Industries, LP) lists these uses: relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes.
- Do I need a prescription for Sodium phosphate, dibasic and sodium phosphate, monobasic?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Sodium phosphate, dibasic and sodium phosphate, monobasic been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started October 31, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Pure and Gentle Laxative · Medline Industries, LP
Sodium phosphate, dibasic 7 g/118 mL · Sodium phosphate, monobasic 19 g/118 mL, enema (rectal)
Active ingredient (in each 118 mL delivered dose)
Dibasic sodium phosphate 7 g Monobasic sodium phosphate 19 g
Purpose
Saline laxative
Uses
relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 1 to 5 minutes
Warnings
- Dosage warning: Using more than one enema in 24 hours can be harmful. For rectal use only.
Do not use
on children under 2 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if
you have already used a laxative for more than 3 days have kidney disease, have heart problems, or are dehydrated are 55 years of age or older are on a sodium-restricted diet have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
When using this product
do not use more than directed. Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage do not use for more than 3 days, without asking a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding you have no bowel movement within 30 minutes of enema use you have symtoms of dehydration (thirstiness, dissiness, vomiting, urinating less oftan than normal) These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away: 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
or as directed by a doctor) Single daily dosage (per 24 hours) Do not use if taking another sodium phosphate product. Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings.
| adults & children 12 years and over | 1 bottle once daily |
| children 2 to under 12 years | Use Pediatric Enema |
| children under 2 years | DO NOT USE |
CAUTION: Remove protective shield from enema tip before inserting. Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove. Positions for using this enema: Left-side position: lie on left side with knee bent and arms at rest. Knee-chest position: kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably. Administering enema: With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side to side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. Doing so helps relax muscles around anus. Do not force enema tip into rectum. Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If enema tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care. Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty unit completely, as it containsmore liquid than needed. Remove tip from rectum and stay in position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes). If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctor promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur. Remove protective shield illustration Left Side position illustration Knee-chest position illustration Directions (or as directed by a doctor) Single daily dosage (per 24 hours) Do not use if taking another sodium phosphate product. Do not use more unless directed by a doctor. See Warnings
| Adults and children 12 years old and older | 1 bottle once daily |
| Children 2 to under 12 years old | Use Pediatric Enema |
| Children under 2 years | DO NOT USE |
CAUTION: Remove protective shield from enema tip before inserting. Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove. Positions for using this enema: Left-side position: Lie on left side with knees bent and arms resting comfortably. Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably. Administering enema: With steady pressure, gently insert enema tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Insertion may be easier if person receiving enema bears down, as if having a bowel movement. Doing so helps relax muscles around anus. Do not force enema tip into rectum. Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If enema tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care. Squeeze bottle until nearly all liquid is gone. It is not necessary to empty bottle completely, as it contains more liquid than needed. Remove tip from rectum and stay in position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes). If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctor promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur. image 1 image 2 image 3
Inactive ingredients
benzalkonium chloride, disodium EDTA, purified water
Questions?
866-323-0107
— FDA label of Pure and Gentle Laxative, Medline Industries, LP, effective November 26, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Sodium phosphate, dibasic 7 g/118 mL · Sodium phosphate, monobasic 19 g/118 mL · enema (rectal) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Pure and Gentle Laxative | Medline Industries, LP | DailyMed |
| Saline Enema | Dynarex Corporation | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Dynarex Corporation1 product
- Medline Industries, LP1 product
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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October 31, 2025 · Class II · Ongoing · D-0203-2026
cGMP deviations
Wecare Enema, 4.5 Fl Oz/133mL, Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation, 11 Dynarex Corporation, MIddletown, NY 10941 USA, Made in India, NDC 67777-402-01. — Blossom Pharmaceuticals
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Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.