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My 2 year old accidentally swallowed a rectal suppository!!! what should i do?

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If the kid can swallow liquids now it has made it to the stomach & will likely pass through in the feces in 2-4 days. If the wrapper was intact, the material within may not be absorbed. If part of fully open the med would enter the system as if it were given rectally. If the kid cannot swallow water it is caught in the throat & deserves an ER visit.

Answered 3/20/2022

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It depends on the contents of the suppository. You may wish to call the local poison center for guidance on the contents and any action that may need to be taken.

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