Ipecac : Before Using

Ipecac - Oral

Ipecac *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

Before using this drug to cause vomiting in poisoning, call a poison control center, your family doctor, or an emergency room for advice . It is a good idea to have these telephone numbers readily available. In addition, before you use ipecac, the following must be considered

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Use for Children

Infants and very young children are at a greater risk of choking with their own vomit - or getting vomit in their lungs. Therefore, it is especially important to call a poison control center, your family doctor, or an emergency room for instructions before giving ipecac to an infant or young child.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of ipecac. Make sure you tell your family doctor or the person you talk to at the poison control center or the emergency room if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Heart disease There is an increased risk of heart problems, such as unusually fast heartbeat, if the ipecac is not vomited