PEDIATRICS Vol. 73 No. 4 April 1984, pp. 569
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Watch Out for `Old' Ipecac

MARVIN R. HUFF PHD, RPH1, THOMAS A. MANSKE RPH1, CLAIRE FORSYTH RPH1, and PAUL DRIVER RPH1

1 Idaho Drug Information Service and Regional Poison Control Center, 777 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83202

To the Editor.—

The use of Syrup of Ipecac by poison centers and hospital emergency room physicians has become a valuable means of gastric removal of various orally ingested poisonous substances. In the domestic poisoning situation, the efficacy of this method is even more important as it is frequently the "only" available therapy in the home, due to its over-the-counter status. With the availability, awareness, and use of Syrup of Ipecac by the general public, health professionals must ensure appropriate use and storage of the product.