Warning! “Ipecac Syrup” can cause death when it used for weight loss! by Mahesh Bhat

IPECAC SYRUP may be obtained at any pharmacy. Your pharmacist is allowed to sell you one ounce (30ml) without a prescription. The syrup will keep for several years if stored at room temperature.

When Should I Use It?

IPECAC SYRUP should not be used in every poisoning emergency. All poison ingestions do not require the removal of the poison from the stomach; in some cases it can be harmful. Strong acids (such as toilet bowl cleaner) or strong alkalis (such as lye, drain or oven cleaner, or dishwasher detergent) can burn the throat ÷ and vomiting will only make the damage worse.

Use IPECAC SYRUP only if recommended by your poison center or doctor.

How Do I Use It?

For children one year of age or older:

Only give on the advice of a Poison Center or your Physician.

For Adults:

Give one tablespoon (15 ml) of IPECAC SYRUP. Follow it by at least one glass (8 ounces) of water, fruit juice or any other fluids. Have the victim drink more liquid if possible. If vomiting has not occurred within 20 minutes, the dose of IPECAC SYRUP can be repeated with more fluids. Only repeat the dosage once. If vomiting does not occur, call your poison center or doctor again. The dose of IPECAC SYRUP is different for infants, older children, and for adults. Your poison center or doctor will give you complete instructions

Normally Syrup of Ipecac should not be given at home if:

1.The patient is less than one year old or

2.Corrosives (lye, drain cleaners, oven cleaners, automatic dishwasher detergent, or other strong acids or bases) have been taken or burns are seen around or in the mouth or

3.A petroleum distillate-containing product (kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, furniture polish, etc.) has been taken or

4.The patient is lethargic (sluggish), asleep, or comatose (unconscious) or

5.The patient is convulsing.

And finally “Ipecac Syrup” must not be used for loosing weight in any case!

Mahesh Bhat

http://info-diet.com

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Mahesh Bhat is freelance Writer, Online Market and web Master. For more information on Diet, Weightloss and Nutrition visit http://info-diet.com Please forward this article to your friends, family contacts, colleagues to prevent from abuse of Ipecac Syrup.

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