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A member asked:

I opened a calcium & magnesium capsule, so i took it, and the dust got in an odd part of my throat. throat still feels weird/scratched/burned. am i ok?

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Yes: It should go away by itself, this medicine is pretty harmless.

Answered 1/20/2014

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