Ipecac
noun
A medication used to induce vomiting, primarily after poisoning.
Doctors sometimes recommend ipecac to help expel toxins from the stomach.
Usage tips
Formal
syrup of ipecac,induce vomiting,emergency treatment
noun
A medication used to induce vomiting, primarily after poisoning.
Doctors sometimes recommend ipecac to help expel toxins from the stomach.
Usage tips
Formal
syrup of ipecac,induce vomiting,emergency treatment
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Ipecac should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
If someone has ingested a harmful substance, immediately contact poison control before administering ipecac.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Using ipecac frequently can cause additional health problems.
Use ipecac only in severe cases of poisoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Follow-Up Care
Always ensure medical follow-up after using ipecac.
Even if vomiting occurs, further treatment may be necessary.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Ipecac should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
If someone has ingested a harmful substance, immediately contact poison control before administering ipecac.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Using ipecac frequently can cause additional health problems.
Use ipecac only in severe cases of poisoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Follow-Up Care
Always ensure medical follow-up after using ipecac.
Even if vomiting occurs, further treatment may be necessary.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Ipecac should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
If someone has ingested a harmful substance, immediately contact poison control before administering ipecac.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Overuse
Using ipecac frequently can cause additional health problems.
Use ipecac only in severe cases of poisoning.
Pro Tip 3/3Follow-Up Care
Always ensure medical follow-up after using ipecac.
Even if vomiting occurs, further treatment may be necessary.
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