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How easy is it to scratch or cut my esophagus if i swallowed robitussin-dm capsules but cracked them first in my mouth, also how long does stomach acid take to dissolve the capsule.
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Take it easy: Those capsules will get digested by the stomach acid, as they are not made of steel. You should be alright.
Answered 3/18/2017
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Doubtful: Doubt that the medication could harm your esophagus to do any damage. Most medications would dissolve within minutes even without the presence of acid. Just drop a tablet of capsule in tap water and see how fast it disintegrates.
Answered 12/12/2013
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