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My son has swallowed a chewable vitamin capsule without chewing it is this a problem?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

If he isn't choking: And it is in his stomach, it will be digested. If he has any difficultly breathing or swallowing, go to the er.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 4/13/2013

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A member asked:

My son has swallowed a chewable vitamin capsule without chewing it is this a problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Dr Enriquez agreed

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