Important information on syrup of ipecac
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Syrup of IpecacSyrup of Ipecac has been used for many years to induce vomiting in some cases of poison or drug ingestion. However the benefit of forced vomiting in the treatment of poisoning has been questioned. These days, poison control centers rarely recommend its use, and recently the American Academy of Pediatrics reversed its longstanding advice that Ipecac should be kept on hand in the home. What should I do if my child has ingested a poison or drug?As always, we recommend that you immediately call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 (also 1-800-222-1222 in California) for advice. In most cases no treatment is needed. In a few cases we may recommend a visit to the hospital emergency department or your physician's office. The California Poison Control System (CPCS) does not recommend alternate methods of inducing vomiting, nor do we routinely recommend the home use of activated charcoal.What should I do with the Ipecac in my medicine cabinet?The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that existing Ipecac in the home should be disposed of safely. The CPCS advises that you place it in your trash in a secure manner, such that children and pets will not be exposed to it before it is picked up.Need more information?
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