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Does metamusal work the same as a colon cleanse?
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No: Colon cleanses are not medically indicated and just give you diarrhea from laxatives in them. Metamucil is a fiber suppliment and bulking agent
Answered 9/14/2013
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Hi I take my contraceptive pill at approx 7pm, I want to take aloe Vera colon cleanse tablets and it is to be taken Before bed, will the pill work?
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