Guest guest Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Jeannie plain Dulcolax tablets here only have bisacodyl in them which is not PEG related. From: jeanie ward Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 6:46 PM To: miralax Subject: Dulcolax / PEG http://www.dulcolaxusa.com/consumer/balance/drug-facts.jsp Active ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Ok, so the Ducolax laxative products are peg, the Ducolax stool softener has some in it too. Carol http://www.dulcolaxusa.com/consumer/balance/drug-facts.jsp Active ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Each DULCOLAX tablet contains 5 mg of bisacodyl and the following ingredients: lactose, maize starch, glycerol, magnesium stearate, sucrose, purified talc, acacia, titanium dioxide, methacrylic acid copolymer, castor oil, macrogol 6000, iron oxide yellow CI77492, white beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac, and maize starch (soluble). That is the active and inactive ingredient list on the dulcolax tablets I have in my hand right here. From: jeanie ward Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:08 AM To: miralax Subject: Fw: Dulcolax / PEG Oh yes they are..........READ the inactive ingredients! http://www.drugs.com/answers/what-are-the-ingredients-in-bisacodyl-251373.html ----- Forwarded Message ----To: miralax Sent: Fri, March 2, 2012 10:46:47 PMSubject: Re: Dulcolax / PEG Jeannie plain Dulcolax tablets here only have bisacodyl in them which is not PEG related. From: jeanie ward Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 6:46 PM To: miralax Subject: Dulcolax / PEG http://www.dulcolaxusa.com/consumer/balance/drug-facts.jsp Active ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 What I have in my hand is a small yellow tablet. It is only a laxative. And it is not called Dulcolax Balance. We do not take a cap filled to a line, it is a pill. This is also from the official website when selecting Canada. Peg is not mentioned anywhere in the ingredients. We are talking 2 different products here. Lol, I don’t know what else to tell you either. Each small tablet contains a precisely-measured amount of the active ingredient, Bisacodyl. This ensures that Dulcolax® Tablets are particularly predictable and reliable, after taking an individual dose. Dulcolax® Tablets belongs to a group of medicines known as stimulant laxatives. Dulcolax® Tablets stimulates the bowel muscles while also accumulating water in the intestines. The effect is to soften the stool and to make it pass through more quickly. Dulcolax® Tablets have the special coating ensuring that the active ingredient is released right where it's needed. The coating resists the acidic digestive juices of the stomach and small intestine. As with all laxatives, Dulcolax® Tablets should not be taken on a continuous daily basis or for extended periods without investigating the cause of constipation. For relief from occasional constipation, an adult dose is one to two coated tablets (5-10 mg) orally. For relief from occasional constipation, children over 12 years of age can take one to two coated tablets (5-10 mg) per day, orally. Children between 6 and 12 years of age can take one coated tablet (5 mg) per day, orally. Children under 6 years of age should use Dulcolax® as directed by your doctor. It’s very important to avoid drinking milk at the same time as taking Dulcolax®. Dulcolax® Tablets should never be crushed or chewed before swallowing. What Dulcolax® is used for? Dulcolax® is used for relief of occasional constipation. Under medical supervision Dulcolax® is also used to empty the bowels before and after surgery and before examination. Dulcolax® should not be used: If you have severe abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. If you have intestinal obstruction (ileus), acute inflammatory bowel disease, or appendicitis. If you are suffering from severe dehydration. If you are allergic to the drug or any component of it (see non-medicinal ingredients). Warnings & Precautions: BEFORE you use Dulcolax® talk to your doctor or pharmacist: If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicines. If you have any pain in the lower abdomen or if you have stomach cramps, fever, nausea or vomiting. If you are pregnant. If you have taken Dulcolax® already for a week without any effect. If you are taking any other medications, including those available without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines. A laxative should not be taken within two (2) hours of another medicine because the desired effect of the other medicine may be reduced. You may experience dizziness and/or fainting (syncope) caused by a malaise triggered by abdominal spasm. If you experience abdominal spasm, avoid hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery. Overdose: If high doses are taken, watery stool (diarrhoea), abdominal cramps, and loss of fluid, potassium and other minerals can occur. Dulcolax® when taken in chronic overdose may cause chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, kidney damage, and muscle weakness. More about Dulcolax® Frequently asked questions Back to top From: CAChitter@... Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 8:43 AM To: miralax Subject: Re: Fw: Dulcolax / PEG There are 2 different product types - a laxative and a stool softener - the laxative is peg. Carol This is from the official website, don't know what to tell ya? Dulcolax Balance® Dulcolax Balance® increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool. Dissolves in any beverage. Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative Use• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days WarningsAllergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene Glycol Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have• nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks• irritable bowel syndrome Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. When using this product you may have loose, watery, or more frequent stools Stop use and ask a doctor if• you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.• you get diarrhea• you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Directions• do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor• the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)• adults and children 17 years of age and older: • fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g) • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink • use once a day • use no more than 7 days• children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor Other information• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken Inactive ingredients none Learn more about other Dulcolax® products ----- Forwarded Message ----To: miralax Sent: Sat, March 3, 2012 9:29:38 AMSubject: Re: Dulcolax / PEG Each DULCOLAX tablet contains 5 mg of bisacodyl and the following ingredients: lactose, maize starch, glycerol, magnesium stearate, sucrose, purified talc, acacia, titanium dioxide, methacrylic acid copolymer, castor oil, macrogol 6000, iron oxide yellow CI77492, white beeswax, carnauba wax, shellac, and maize starch (soluble). That is the active and inactive ingredient list on the dulcolax tablets I have in my hand right here. From: jeanie ward Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:08 AM To: miralax Subject: Fw: Dulcolax / PEG Oh yes they are..........READ the inactive ingredients! http://www.drugs.com/answers/what-are-the-ingredients-in-bisacodyl-251373.html ----- Forwarded Message ----To: miralax Sent: Fri, March 2, 2012 10:46:47 PMSubject: Re: Dulcolax / PEG Jeannie plain Dulcolax tablets here only have bisacodyl in them which is not PEG related. From: jeanie ward Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 6:46 PM To: miralax Subject: Dulcolax / PEG http://www.dulcolaxusa.com/consumer/balance/drug-facts.jsp Active ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........Laxative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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