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Dulcolax was included in my colonoscopy prep instructions. I had already taken the tablets and wondered if it was gluten-free as an afterthought and realized it wasn't.  GI symptoms did not lead to my diagnosis - osteoporosis, neuropathy and sinus issues led to mine.  After taking the tablets, I instantly had a headache, nose was stuffy, tingling in my feet.  I don't understand why this is listed for GI prep for colonoscopy when some patients may have celiac disease?? Has anyone else run into this?  

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Why do you believe it contained gluten? Please see the thread below, as it looks to have no gluten ingredients:

 

 

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6 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

Why do you believe it contained gluten? Please see the thread below, as it looks to have no gluten ingredients:

 

 

Hi Scott…The prep included four Dulcolax tabs and 8 oz of Miralax in 64-ounces of Gatorade. I knew Miralax was gluten-free, but checked Dulcolax and the article I read said it was not gluten-free. I did notify my GI doctor’s nurse and was told they’ll look into it. As stated, however, I had already taken them. Anyway, this is the article I read…

https://www.verywellhealth.com/gluten-free-diarrhea-constipation-and-heartburn-drugs-4139871

 

 

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I don't trust that article, but do trust this site, where you can search for the ingredients:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/ 

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On 1/20/2023 at 12:29 PM, Scott Adams said:

I don't trust that article, but do trust this site, where you can search for the ingredients:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/ 

I went ahead and called the company directly and spoke to a rep there. He asked for the Lot # on the box because he said it depends on where the lot is processed as there are many processing facilities. He said they cannot guarantee the product is gluten-free since they don’t check it for gluten in the final processing step. I’ll be mentioning it to my GI specialist so they can perhaps make a note in their colon prep instructions. Since I had a weird response to it before even wondering if it was gluten-free (headache, tingling in extremities, stuffy nose), I won’t be taking it again.

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So I believe that there is a difference between a CYA statement like "they cannot guarantee the product is gluten-free since they don’t check it for gluten in the final processing step," and the reality that no gluten ingredients are used, and since this is an FDA approved lab that makes the drug, they must follow very strict cleaning and processing rules when making drugs. I would not worry about gluten in this medication.

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On 1/18/2023 at 2:08 PM, NanceK said:

Dulcolax was included in my colonoscopy prep instructions. I had already taken the tablets and wondered if it was gluten-free as an afterthought and realized it wasn't.  GI symptoms did not lead to my diagnosis - osteoporosis, neuropathy and sinus issues led to mine.  After taking the tablets, I instantly had a headache, nose was stuffy, tingling in my feet.  I don't understand why this is listed for GI prep for colonoscopy when some patients may have celiac disease?? Has anyone else run into this?

Yes this is insane, the pharmacist (student) handed it to me. I went home and read the ingredients and brought it back. I said to him, you do realize I have celiac and it's on my file. Also, my Drs office recommended Peglyte, which comes with those tablets you need to take as, it's a kit.  If your dr actually, instructed you to take this, omg that's crazy. However, I tend to have a feeling the admin/receptionists do not read files properly and just pass on paperwork to patients. I am so sorry you went through this. This stuff makes me livid. 

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