I have IBS and discovered that Maalox contains sorbitol, which is a no no for that condition. I don't understand why they need to put sorbitol in something that is supposed to be used for nausea, stomach problems when it causes gas, diarhhea, and stomach pain.
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I have IBS and discovered that Maalox contains sorbitol, which is a no no for that condition. I don't understand why they need to put sorbitol in something that is supposed to be used for nausea, stomach problems when it causes gas, diarhhea, and stomach pain.
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