The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Bloating
- Rectal discomfort, stinging, or blistering
- Chills
Saline Laxative serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dehydration: feeling thirsty, dizziness, vomiting, urinating less than usual
- Rectal bleeding (blood that comes from your anus): blood on the toilet paper when you wipe, red-colored water in the toilet, blood mixed in with or on the outside of your stool
- No bowel movement 30 minutes after using the medication
Source: DailyMed
The following Saline Laxative side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Rectal pain, burning, or bleeding after use
- Seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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