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What is syrup of ipecac, and why do I need some?

Syrup of Ipecac

Syrup of ipecac is a must-have in your medicine cabinet. It induces vomitting if poison has been swallowed. Do not use it until after you have phoned your poison control center or your physician and have been instructed to use it. Vomitting is not induced after ingesting some poisons.

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