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Ipecac syrup
used as emetic in case of drug over dose or poisoning Adult’s dose: 15–30
ml (21–42 mg total alkaloids)

Contraindications and side effects:
• Chronic abuse of the roots to induce vomiting in eating disorders has been
implicated in the diagnosis of cardio toxicity and pathological features of
myopathy due to the accumulation of emetine

Contraindications
– Emesis is contraindicated following ingestion of a corrosive
poison, such as strong acid or alkali.
– When airway-protective reflexes are compromised, as in patients
who are comatosed.
– When vomiting may induce convulsions; in cases of strychnine
poisoning.
– As it has been used as an abortifacient in traditional medicine and
its use is therefore contraindicated during pregnancy.

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