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Nonemetic effects of ipecac syrup.

P A Czajka, S L Russell

    Pediatrics
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Home-induced vomiting using ipecac syrup can lead to diarrhea and lethargy. These side effects are common after ipecac use and should be monitored by healthcare professionals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Ipecac syrup has been used for home-induced emesis.
    • The side effects of ipecac syrup require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the aftereffects of home-induced emesis with ipecac syrup.
    • To compare symptom incidence in ipecac-treated patients versus a control group.

    Main Methods:

    • Telephone interviews with poison center callers.
    • Comparison of symptom data between 146 ipecac-treated patients and 99 controls over 12 weeks.

    Main Results:

    • 33.6% of ipecac patients had no symptoms within 4 hours; 17.1% had protracted emesis.
    • Higher incidences of diarrhea (13.0%) and atypical lethargy (11.6%) were observed in the ipecac group.
    • No significant difference in formed stools or typical lethargy between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Ipecac-induced emesis can cause diarrhea and lethargy.
    • These side effects should be recognized and differentiated from other conditions.

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