Ipecac

Overview

Ipecac is used as an expectorant. its larger doses are used for emergency treatment of ingested poison in children.

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Ipecac is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:

Severity N/A

Charcoal (Activated)

Interaction of Charcoal (Activated) with Ipecac

These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Dosage

Ipecac's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
1.4 mg	1.4 (1.4)	As recommended.		Productive cough
21 to 42 mg	32 (31.5)	As recommended.	PO	Once or as required. may be repeated once only after 20 to 30 min.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
2.1 mg/kg	2.1 (2.1)	As recommended.	Oral	Once or repeated after 20 min, As Required
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0.875 to 1.75 mg/kg	1.3 (1.3125)	As recommended.	Oral	Single dose may repeat after 20 min. if required

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Ipecac is available.

Brands / Trade Names of Ipecac

Manufacturers of Ipecac in Pakistan

Abbott CCL Dosaco Helicon Irza Medicraft Novamed

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