Accidentally Swallowed A Seroflow Rotacap. What Are The Risks?

Posted on Wed, 14 Nov 2012

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Wed, 14 Nov 2012 Answered on

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Question : I accidently swallowed a Seroflow Rotacap that should have been inhaled. Will this hurt me? Salmeterol 50mcg /Fluticsone 250mcg. I tried to make myself throw up but couldn't.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (-2 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX
Welcome to the Health Care Magic

NOTHING TO WORRY from this mistake
NO PROBLEMS WILL ENSUE
Also it will be of no use for your asthma...

If you are still worried/concerned and want further reassurance- you can call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Take care
Good luck

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar