Where can I buy some ipecac ?

Question

im nervous of my toddler swallowin something

Answer 1

I work at a pharmacy and I believe that you may purchase it thru your pharmacist.

And it's a very good thing to have around when you have children!

Answer 2

Ipecac is extremely, extremely dangerous and can lead to death.   Do not, do not use it on your baby.  

What is Ipecac Syrup?

Ipecac syrup is a medicine that causes vomiting. In the past it was used to partially empty a person’s stomach after a poison. It is now rarely recommended.

It is NOT necessary to keep ipecac syrup in your home.

In case of poisoning, call the poison center right away at....... .

What Happened to Ipecac Syrup?

For years, parents were told to keep ipecac syrup at home. This medicine could be used to make a child vomit after swallowing poison. Now, your doctor doesn’t tell you to keep it. The poison center doesn’t tell you to use it. You can’t even buy ipecac in the drugstore.

What happened? And NOW what should you do?

The short story: Call the poison center right away at 1-800-222-1222 if you think someone has been poisoned. If the poison was swallowed, breathed in, or splashed on someone’s skin or eyes, the poison center experts will tell you what to do right away. Local experts will answer your phone call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most of the time, you can stay safely at home with the poison center’s advice.   For more information, see the Poison Control's website

Answer 3

yes its legal, but has to be used correctly. Its kept behind the pharmacy counter and you can get it at any drug store.