Ipecac Syrup Is Not Recommended By Poison Control
Ipecac syrup is a medicine that used to be popular in households. Since it induces vomiting, parents would keep it on hand in case their children accidentally swallowed poison. Though pediatricians used to recommend the solution, experts today strongly discourage its use.
Research shows that though ipecac syrup is effective at emptying the stomach, the remedy itself is ineffective at treating poisoning. In some cases, it can even complicate treatment. As a result, Poison Control discourages the use of ipecac, recommending people to call them right away instead.
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