Nullo, Devrom, and the VA

[Don]

Hello all. I was wondering if any of you have any experience taking chlorophyll tablets to control fecal odor. The Dept. of Vets Affairs has chlorophyll tablets on the formulary. I originally asked about Devrom or Nullo. I don't know if the C-tablets do as good a job. I don't know much about them. If somebody can give me some guidance that would be great. I see my VA doctor in March and I intend to ask about them. I need to do something to control odor. I have episodes of bowel incontinence all the time and currently don't take anything. I just change immediately. I know one day, I'm going to get caught off guard in public and won't be able to change right away. Then what do I do? This bothers me so I need to do something proactive.

[Puffy Pants]

Hey Don, I am sure the V.A. would swap out the Nullo or Devrom for you, I wouldn't think they are any different in price, and do the same thing basically, certainly a good idea to take something before you get into a situation that I am sure you would like to avoid... Puffy

[Don]

Hey Puff. How are ya?

My thoughts are if the chlorophyll works...I'll use it. The VA uses it for ostomy patients. If they can use it, then so can I. I will at least try it. If Nullo or Devrom work better ( I believe they are chlorophyll based too), then I'm sure my contact at the VA will not have a problem getting it for me. As long as I try what they offer first. But I'm going to give it a shot. I see my doctor at the VA in March. I'll ask then!

[deen_ad]

Hey Puff. How are ya?

My thoughts are if the chlorophyll works...I'll use it. The VA uses it for ostomy patients. If they can use it, then so can I. I will at least try it. If Nullo or Devrom work better ( I believe they are chlorophyll based too), then I'm sure my contact at the VA will not have a problem getting it for me. As long as I try what they offer first. But I'm going to give it a shot. I see my doctor at the VA in March. I'll ask then!

I have a bottle of Devrom right in front of me, the active ingredient is "Bismuth subgallate" 200mg, no chlorophyll listed.

[Don]

Deen_ad,

So noted. I thought I read somewhere that those products were clorophyll based. Maybe I was wrong. Thanks for the heads up. Either way, I will soon be using some form of one of those products. Thanks.

Don

[johnstone]

Chlorophyll also works and is in the VA national supply inventory of available products. Null, and Devrom are not items carried in their inventory so they are a little harder to obtain because purchasing these product requires special non-formulary approval. It can be done, it is just easier to use what the VA has in their "approved" national supply system. Been there and done that.

[justin]

I use chlorophyll and to my knowledge nobody has ever smelled my mess.

[Don]

Hey all. I'm resurrecting an old topic because I believe it to be relevant.

I tried Nullo after paying for it myself for several months. I still had fecal odor. So I gave up.

I talked to my pharmacy purchase manager at the VA. I asked her about Devrom. Her reply was sure whatever you need. So I took it for action. I explained my bowel situation and she understood. I asked for Devrom and the VA bought it on the non formulary list a couple days later. I received it in the mail and started taking it today. I'm hoping it works better than Nullo. I know all VA pharmacies aren't as easy to work with. It's just a matter of navigating the system and talking to the right person.