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For two days now, I have had a sore throat, runny nose, coughing, etc. So, this morning, I sprayed my mouth with Chloraseptic on two occasions, which made my sore throat feel better, but a couple hours later, I ran to the bathroom and had lots of D.
I had been doing well with the D, so I feel it must have been the Chloraseptic, since that's the only different thing I used that I could think of, and I didn't check to see if it was GF.
Does anyone know if Chloraseptic is on our "no" list? The Chloraseptic is helping, so I hope it isn't that.
Thanks.
garina
Chloraseptic - glutened??
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:Hi Garina,
It sure sounds as though something in it caused you to react. There are several inactive ingredients in it that stand out as possible problems -- "Flavors", Saccharin Sodium, and Sodium Citrate (which I've highlighted in red in the ingredient list). Since pharmaceuticals do not fall under the food labeling laws, manufacturers do not have to divulge any ingredients other than the active ingredients. Most manufacturers do list inactive ingredients, on a voluntary basis, but since there is no law to force them to do this, if they do choose to list the inactive ingredients, they certainly aren't obligated to go into detail. Therefore, "Flavors" could be anything (other than a regulated drug), including gluten, casein, soy, or whatever.
Many/most of us seem to react to artificial sweeteners, so the Saccharin might possibly have caused the reaction. And finally, Sodium Citrate has an adverse effect on some of us, (especially if we're sensitive to corn).
Active Ingredient
Phenol 1.4%
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Red #40, Flavors, Glycerin, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Citrate
One of the most effective (and safest) remedies that I've found, for treating a sore throat, is gargling with warm/hot (as warm as you can stand, without risking burning your mouth) salt water.
Tex
It sure sounds as though something in it caused you to react. There are several inactive ingredients in it that stand out as possible problems -- "Flavors", Saccharin Sodium, and Sodium Citrate (which I've highlighted in red in the ingredient list). Since pharmaceuticals do not fall under the food labeling laws, manufacturers do not have to divulge any ingredients other than the active ingredients. Most manufacturers do list inactive ingredients, on a voluntary basis, but since there is no law to force them to do this, if they do choose to list the inactive ingredients, they certainly aren't obligated to go into detail. Therefore, "Flavors" could be anything (other than a regulated drug), including gluten, casein, soy, or whatever.
Many/most of us seem to react to artificial sweeteners, so the Saccharin might possibly have caused the reaction. And finally, Sodium Citrate has an adverse effect on some of us, (especially if we're sensitive to corn).
Active Ingredient
Phenol 1.4%
Inactive Ingredients
Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Red #40, Flavors, Glycerin, Purified Water, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Citrate
One of the most effective (and safest) remedies that I've found, for treating a sore throat, is gargling with warm/hot (as warm as you can stand, without risking burning your mouth) salt water.
Tex
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Oh Tex, Saccharin is on my "yellow" MRT list, and I never use it. I don't know why I didn't catch that. I know that is the reason I had D. I think all I wanted to do was get some relief from a sore throat and didn't think to look.
But, I have no idea what Saccharin Sodium is. That sounds like an oxymoron!
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will try your remedy.
garina
But, I have no idea what Saccharin Sodium is. That sounds like an oxymoron!
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I will try your remedy.
garina