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I ate like 30 cough drops that have sorbitol in them and now im having major diarrhea and stomach pains. how long should it take for it to break down or leave my body?
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It will likely flush in a day or two. Consider eating bananas, rice, breads and applesauce which have a natural slowdown effect to slow your system.
Answered 3/18/2023
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It depends how quickly you ate them but, in general, it will likely take about a day or so for the effect to be gone. You should only eat bland, soft food until the diarrhea subsided. Be certain to keep hydrated since dehydration can occur due to all the fluid loss with the diarrhea. Best of luck to you!
Answered 3/20/2023
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