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RELAXIT

• Drug Class Description
  Osmotic laxatives / faecal softeners.
• Generic Name
  Sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulphate, sorbic acid, glycerol, sorbitol
• Presentation
  Enema, sodium citrate 450mg, sodium lauryl sulphate 75mg, sorbic acid 5mg, glycerol and sorbitol solution to 5mL.
• Description
  Micro-enemas.
• Indications
  Constipation.
• Adult Dosage
  1 enema inserted to full length of nozzle.
• Child Dosage
  Under 3 years, same dose but only insert to half nozzle length; over 3 years, same as adult.