The End of an Era: Why is ipecac no longer used?
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By 2001, recommendations for syrup of ipecac use had plummeted from 15% in 1985 to just 0.7% of telephone consultations with poison control centers. The dramatic shift is rooted in evidence demonstrating its ineffectiveness, significant risks, and the availability of better alternatives, clearly answering the question: Why is ipecac no longer used?.
