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What happens if i swallow a large medicine capsule sideways, will it be stuck? does the capsule dissolve a bit and eventually go down to the stomach?
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It will go down: Especially with a capsule the gelatin of the capsule will melt and the contents go into the stomach. If it is large enough to feel stuck or you feel burning in your esophagus then the contents of the capsule may cause some irratation.
Answered 3/30/2015
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