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I sprayed vapocool throat spray and swallowed it. will i be okay?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If it is a throat spray, it is meant to be sprayed in the throat and a small amount is expected to be swallowed after the throat is sprayed. If you develop any stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, then see a doctor but this is unlikely to happen. Good luck to you!

Answered 6/2/2023

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