Generic Gas X no longer safe
#211411 - 09/06/05 06:46 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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Loc: Illinois
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Just thought I'd pass this on for anyone who takes it for granted that these are still safe. They now contain Sorbitol.
I tried generic brands at Walgreens, Jewel (Equaline), and Walmart. These all used to be safe...but no more. I bought Phayzyme instead...much more expensive.
If anyone finds a generic brand please post the store and brand you bought.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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how about just plain no name brand simethicone capsules. That is what I take. They are the store brand "gas relief" capsules and waaaaaaay cheaper than gas-x, etc
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Microscopic Colitis, IBS-A, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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Are these chewables? Why did they add sorbitol??  I usually buy the cheap little green simethicone capsules. I look for whichever one has the highest amount of simethicone per capsule & that's the one I buy.  Of course, I have to add here that I'm not sensitive to sorbitol, so some of mine may have had it without me realizing it.
Shelli
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Shelli - Wife & stay at home mom to 1 son, 1 dog & 2 parrots! IBS-A, usually C.
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...not just the chewables anymore. Brand name Gas X has always had sorbitol, but the generics used to be safe. No more.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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The local grocery store here (HyVee) doesn't put Sorbitol in theirs... thankfully. I think it depends on where you are and where you shop.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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