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A member asked:
That listerine bottles warn not to swallow it. what could happen if someone swallows it?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A little is OK: You really shouldn't swallow listerine on a regular basis. But if you happen to accidentally swallow a bit you should be fine. People who are alcoholics have been known to drink scope when they can't get any of their regular stuff. Listerine has ingredients other than scope that would probably cause liver and/or kidney damage if you drink enough of it.
Answered 11/15/2012
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Read the ingredients: Why would you want to swallow that stuff? I'm a dentist and i don't even know what's in it. Undoubtedly, it's not good to swallow, and nobody would recommend that you do that.
Answered 12/8/2012
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