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	syrup of ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of Ipecac acts as a local irritant on the gastric mucosa and on emetic centers of the brain.
		Vomiting induced by syrup of Ipecac occurs in 80-90% of patients.
		A disadvantage of syrup of ipecac is that persistent vomiting may preclude use of activated charcoal.
	www.templejc.edu /dept/ems/drugs/syrup_ipecac.html (199 words)

	Syrup of ipecac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Syrup of ipecac (derived from the Ipecacuanha plant), is an emetic - a substance used to induce vomiting.
		Ipecac has been used by anorexic and bulimic individuals as a means to lose weight.
		The death of singer Karen Carpenter in 1983 has been popularly attributed to her abuse of ipecac for weight control; it is not known for certain if Carpenter was abusing ipecac, or what, if any, role that abuse played in the heart attack that lead to her death.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Syrup_of_ipecac (378 words)

	Ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of ipecac is made from the dried roots and rhizomes (underground stems) of Cephaelis ipecacuanha.
		Syrup of ipecac should not be taken with milk or soda drinks as these foods may prevent it from working properly.
		Syrup of ipecac should not be mixed with milk or carbonated drinks as they may prevent vomiting.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/ipecac.jsp (1500 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac :Poison Prevention Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Ipecac is a plant extract made into a syrup that when swallowed, irritates the stomach and causes vomiting.
		Syrup of Ipecac should not be used if the child is under one year old; the person is very drowsy, unconscious, or having fits; the child has an unrepaired mouth defect; the person has a heart condition; the woman is in her last trimester of pregnancy.
		Syrup of ipecac should not be used if the poison contains a strong corrosive such as acid or lye; kerosene, gasoline, or other petroleum distillates; strychnine; narcotic drugs that cause rapid unconsciousness; a substance like camphorated oil that may cause convulsions.
	www.ipl.org.ar /youth/poisonsafe/pipecac.html (407 words)

	Throw out syrup of ipecac - HealthLINK (Pediatrics) - Yale-New Haven Hospital
		Once highly recommended as a home treatment for poisoning, syrup of ipecac is no longer considered effective and should not be used, according to a new study, which joins a growing body of evidence against its use.
		Syrup of ipecac should no longer be used routinely in the home and parents should safely dispose of any syrup of ipecac they have.
		They also recommended that syrup of ipecac no longer be used routinely in the home and advised pediatricians and other professionals who care for children to recommend that parents safely dispose of any syrup of ipecac they have.
	www.ynhh.org /healthlink/pediatrics/pediatrics_2_04.html (1424 words)

	Chemical Poisoning and Syrup of Ipecac - First Aid for Minor Emergencies
		Syrup of ipecac is generally used to induce vomiting.
		Syrup of ipecac is an emetic (an agent that causes vomiting) made from the dried root of a plant called ipecacuanha that is grown in Brazil.
		Many physicians recommend that you keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of emergencies, but it should only be used with guidance from a healthcare professional.
	www.umm.edu /non_trauma/chempois.htm (302 words)

	Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings - Syrup of Ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of ipecac is an emetic (an agent used to cause vomiting) made from the dried root of a plant called ipecacuanha, which is grown in Brazil.
		Keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of emergencies, but keep it out of the reach of children.
		You may be advised to give your child syrup of ipecac and bring him/her into an emergency department, especially when the poison is very dangerous.
	www.driscollchildrens.org /esp/Greystone/poison/ipecac.htm (335 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac—The Family Health Guide
		Furthermore, when syrup of ipecac is readily available in the home, it is easily and likely used at inappropriate times and without the advice of a physician or poison control center.
		One of the original justifications for having syrup of ipecac readily on hand was for the treatment of people at risk of some symptoms worse than vomiting but not at risk of life-threatening symptoms requiring medical attention.
		This is not to say syrup of ipecac is not effective in some circumstances, but rather its limited benefit does not justify the position it has had as the primary safety net in cases of accidental poisonings at home.
	www.health.harvard.edu /fhg/updates/update0604a.shtml (436 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac No Longer Recommended, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		Noting that use of syrup of ipecac had not been associated with improvement in patient outcome, the AAP recommended that parents no longer keep syrup of ipecac in the home and that they throw away any they may have on hand.
		Syrup of Ipecac is derived from a Central American plant and has 2 active components, the alkaloids cephaline and emetine.
		Ipecac syrup should not be given to a patient with decreased level of consciousness because it may cause the patient to choke.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /svc/alpha/d/dpic/ipecac.htm (690 words)

	Ipecac Syrup
		Ipecac syrup is a medicine that causes vomiting.
		They agreed that ipecac syrup reliably caused vomiting.
		Regular use of ipecac syrup is dangerous; for example, chronic users have died from heart problems.
	www.poison.org /prepared/ipecac.asp (991 words)

	AAP News Release - Don't Treat Swallowed Poison With Syrup of Ipecac Says AAP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Until now, the AAP advised that parents keep a 1-ounce bottle of syrup of ipecac in the home to induce vomiting if it was feared a child had swallowed a poisonous substance.
		Ipecac was recommended for use only on the advice of a doctor or poison control center.
		In rare cases, ipecac was used abusively by parents or caregivers with Munchausen syndrome by proxy (a type of child abuse).
	www.aap.org /advocacy/archives/novpoison.htm (595 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of ipecac is especially useful if you have small children.
		When you buy ipecac, use the purchase as a reminder to check the house for toxic materials that a child might reach; move them to a safer place.
		One tablespoon (15 ml) of ipecac may suffice for a small child; two to four teaspoons (10-20 ml) are necessary for older children and adults.
	www.vandenberg.af.mil /~MDG/selfCare/chap2/m7.htm (281 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		Use syrup of ipecac only after your child's physician, poison control center, or other healthcare professional instructs you to do so.
		Sometimes, a second dose of syrup of ipecac is needed.
		You may be advised to give your child Syrup of Ipecac and bring her into an emergency department, especially when the poison is very dangerous.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/your_child/wellness_index.jsp?id=-8458 (377 words)

	Ipecac Syrup
		Ipecac is the medicine used to remove poison from the stomach.
		Ipecac is a plant extract that when swallowed, irritates the stomach and causes vomiting.
		Ipecac Syrup may be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription in a one-ounce bottle.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/i/ipecacsyrup.htm (491 words)

	Profile - Ipecac
		Ipecac was typically recommended as a syrup either alone or as part of a formula.
		Syrup of Ipecac......................1 ounce (This is rather a large quantity of this, but these combined with the other properties, well shaken together, will work with the mucous membranes to relieve the disturbance; PROVIDED the manipulations are given as indicated).
		Keep plenty of Syrup of Ipecac, handy in case the body should become choked or clogged, so that a dose may then be given to cause vomiting - about half a teaspoonful.
	www.meridianinstitute.com /echerb/Files/1ipecac.html (355 words)

	Experts Recommend Against Syrup of Ipecac
		At that time, ipecac's ability to produce vomiting was considered key to its use as a poison treatment.
		Syrup of ipecac was used in 2% of cases, but the researchers found no evidence that it improved outcome or decreased visits to the to the emergency room, reports researcher G.R. Bond, MD, an emergency medicine specialist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
		After reviewing the evidence, the AAP believes that ipecac should no longer be used routinely as a home treatment strategy and that existing ipecac in the home should be disposed of safely, Bull writes.
	webmd.com /content/article/76/90088?src=Inktomi&...+Family+(Parenting) (403 words)

	Washington Poison Center - Syrup of Ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of Ipecac is the most important item to have in your home when a poisoning occurs.
		Ipecac is a plant extract that causes vomiting when swallowed.
		Remember: an unopened bottle of Syrup of Ipecac is still safe and effective after 25 years.
	www.wapc.org /firstaid/ipecac.htm (276 words)

	Dr. Koop - Toss Out the Ipecac (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		MONDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDayNews) -- Parents have long been told to keep a small bottle of syrup of Ipecac in the house to induce vomiting in case their children accidentally swallow a poisonous substance.
		"Syrup of Ipecac should not be used routinely in the home," says Dr. Milton Tenenbein, lead author of the policy statement and a member of the AAP's Committee on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention.
		In the policy statement, the AAP committee recommends that parents don't administer Ipecac in case of poisoning.
	www.drkoop.com /newsdetail/93/515816.html (430 words)

	Syrup of ipecac: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Syrup of ipecac (derived from the Ipecacuanha Ipecacuanha quick summary:
		Ipecacuanha (psychotria ipecacuanha) of family rubiaceae is a flowering plant, the root of which is most commonly used to make syrup of ipecac, a powerful...
		Diagnosis (from the greek words dia = by and gnosis = knowledge) is the process of identifying a disease by its signs, symptoms and results of various...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sy/syrup_of_ipecac.htm (411 words)

	Syrup Of Ipecac Not Effective (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The home use of syrup of ipecac has been recommended for cases of accidental poisoning in children.
		However, a new study shows syrup of ipecac may not be an effective remedy, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has now changed their recommendation.
		Results show patients who were treated with syrup of ipecac did not have improved outcomes, and increased use of syrup of ipecac was not associated with fewer visits to the emergency room.
	www.indegene.com /Psy/Home/indPsy_Ind_News_07-11-2003_1.asp (186 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac - Children's Health Guide
		Syrup of ipecac is an emetic made from the dried root of a plant called ipecacuanha, which is grown in Brazil.
		Many physicians recommend that your keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of emergencies, but it should be used only with guidance from a healthcare professional.
		Give syrup of ipecac in the amount recommended by the pediatrician or other healthcare professional.
	www.umm.edu /pediatric-info/poipecac.htm (218 words)

	IPECAC SYRUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Ipecac syrup is an herbal medicine made from the root of the Ipecacuanha plant.
		Ipecac syrup should never be given to a person who is unconscious (not able to wake) or who is in shock (3,4).
		Friedman EJ: Death from ipecac intoxication in a patient with anorexia nervosa.
	www.healthyroads.com /mylibrary/data/altcaredex/htm/ame0240.asp (712 words)

	Ipecac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Syrup of ipecac is an emetic used to induce vomiting.
		Ipecac Recordings is a record label owned by Mike Patton.
		This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ipecac (93 words)

	Home Syrup of Ipecac Use Does Not Reduce Emergency Department Use or Improve Outcome -- Bond 112 (5): 1061 -- Pediatrics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		syrup of ipecac in the home, are a part of anticipatory guidance.
		syrup of ipecac use decreased from a mean of 9.6% to 2.1%.
		Home use of syrup of ipecac is associated with a reduction in pediatric emergency department visits.
	pediatrics.aappublications.org /cgi/content/full/112/5/1061 (2606 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac
		Syrup of ipecac is an emetic (an agent used to cause vomiting) made from the dried root of a plant called ipecacuanha, which is grown in Brazil.
		Keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of emergencies, but keep it out of the reach of children.
		Sometimes, a second dose of syrup of ipecac is needed.
	www.chw.org /display/PPF/Nav/1/DocID/23161/router.asp (432 words)

	Dangers and Health Effects of Bulimia Nervosa
		The dangers of laxative and ipecac syrup abuse as well as the effects of binge eating, can result in serious conditions that require medical attention.
		Ipecac is an emetic designed to induce vomiting in poison victims.
		Ipecac is available without a prescription, making it easy for people with bulimia to access.
	www.psychiatric-disorders.com /eating-disorders/bulimia-health-effects.php (681 words)

	Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Syrup of Ipecac Contamination
		In addition to commercial sales, thousands of 1-ounce bottles of Humco-brand ipecac syrup were made available free to nonprofit organizations, including several poison control centers, throughout the United States during the week of May 2 as part of Poison Prevention Week campaigns.
		The syrup was sold or given away as individual 1-ounce bottles or was included as part of a poison kit.
		Editorial Note: Ipecac syrup is used mostly to induce vomiting in children under the age of 4 after a poisoning or suspected poisoning.
	www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000034.htm (404 words)

	Syrup of Ipecac - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Do not give syrup of ipecac before calling the poison control center, (800) 222-1222.
		The guidelines were published in the medical journal Pediatrics, as a result of growing evidence that ipecac use is not effective and can even interfere with other remedies for poison ingestion.
		Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
	www.lpch.org /diseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/poison/ipecac.html (341 words)

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