Last update Aug. 12, 2014

Syrup Of Ipecac

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

Root of shrub is used. It contains isoquinoline alkaloids: emetine, cephaeline, psychotrine...
Effects: at lower dose: expectorant; at higher dose: emesis induction. Indication after Commission E of German Ministry of Health: none.
(The use in breastfeeding women of dried extract at normalized dilutions is indicated to induce vomiting in acute intoxications and considered to be safe by WHO).

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References

  1. MSC - Ministerio de Sanidad y Consumo de España. ORDEN SCO/190/2004, de 28 de enero, por la que se establece la lista de plantas cuya venta al público queda prohibida o restringida por razón de su toxicidad. BOE 2004; 32:5061-6065 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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