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Is Swallowing Listerine Dangerous?

While gargling with Listerine (recommended amount 4 tsp (2/3 fluid ounce)) I felt it was about to go down the wrong pipe and I immediately spit most of it out but I felt like I may have swallowed a bit of it. I don't believe any went down the wrong pipe since I was not coughing afterwards like one normally would when that happens? Should I be concerned? 44 Y/o 215lbs
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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No you will be fine. while not meant to be swallowed in large quantities, if accidental ingestion happens there is no major threat to life.
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Is Swallowing Listerine Dangerous?

No you will be fine. while not meant to be swallowed in large quantities, if accidental ingestion happens there is no major threat to life.