Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 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 yes, probably in the coating, but not what's making it act as a stool softener. 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 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 FactsActive ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........LaxativeUse• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 daysWarningsAllergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene GlycolDo not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctorAsk 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 syndromeAsk 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 stoolsStop 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 weekIf 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 doctorOther information• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or brokenInactive 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...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 It also says 17grams!!!----- Forwarded Message ----To: "miralax " <miralax >Sent: Sat, March 3, 2012 9:40:09 AMSubject: Fw: Dulcolax / PEG 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 FactsActive ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........LaxativeUse• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 daysWarningsAllergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene GlycolDo not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctorAsk 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 syndromeAsk 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 stoolsStop 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 weekIf 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 doctorOther information• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or brokenInactive 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...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 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 FactsActive ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........LaxativeUse• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 daysWarningsAllergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene GlycolDo not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctorAsk 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 syndromeAsk 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 stoolsStop 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 weekIf 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 doctorOther information• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or brokenInactive 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...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 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...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Let's put this to bed guys. The active ingredients on dulcolax itself do not include peg...the gel coatings do. On the very end of the lane theecoating ingredients are listed.My cousin works as a purchaser at a pharmaceutical distributor and she is the one who alerted me.This stuff acts as a stabilizer to prevent overheating/melting and freezing - sounds like antifreeze huh - and that is why it is in everything from toothpaste to soap to shampoo to meds. It keeps them stable during shipping and storage. live well, laugh often and love strongFrom: CAChitter@...Sender: miralax Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:43:57 -0500 (EST)To: <miralax >ReplyTo: 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 FactsActive ingredient (in each dose) PurposePolyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) .........LaxativeUse• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 daysWarningsAllergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to Polyethylene GlycolDo not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctorAsk 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 syndromeAsk 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 stoolsStop 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 weekIf 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 doctorOther information• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)• tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap is missing, open or brokenInactive 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 AMTo: 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 PMTo: 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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