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Will taking maltitol in toothpaste give me the runs?
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It can : A side effect of some artificial sugars, especially sorbitol, had associated with intestinal gas and diarrhea.
Answered 6/12/2015
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Usually not: Malitol only has a laxative effect if taken in large quantities. It is doubtful that one would swallow large quantities of toothpaste containing malitol that would produce a laxative effect.
Answered 7/30/2013
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