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I have a sore throat and i had some lidocaine from the beginning of the year. it said to take 10ml and i didnt completely read the bottle. so i didnt know it was to gargle instead i swallowed! should i be considered right now i just took it?
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Ok: You should be OK. Important, however, that you always follow package directions. There are reasons for limits.
Answered 10/27/2020
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Lidocaine: Swallowing this amount is generally safe. It takes a lot more than that to become toxic.
Answered 11/21/2020
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