Ipecacuanha Benefits & Uses

Ipecacuanha is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting

Ipecacuanha Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Ipecacuanha Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ipecacuanha is used -

Common

Drowsiness
Arrhythimia
Diarrhoea

Unknown

Depression
Bradycardia

Ipecacuanha Related Warnings

Is the use of Ipecacuanha safe for pregnant women?

Ipecacuanha can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ipecacuanha, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Ipecacuanha safe during breastfeeding?

Ipecacuanha can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ipecacuanha on the Kidneys?

Ipecacuanha does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ipecacuanha on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Ipecacuanha on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ipecacuanha on the Heart?

Side effects of Ipecacuanha rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ipecacuanha with Other Drugs

Ipecacuanha should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Charcoal

Ipecacuanha Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ipecacuanha unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Shock

Frequently asked Questions about Ipecacuanha

Is this Ipecacuanha habit forming or addictive?

Ipecacuanha is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ipecacuanha as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ipecacuanha should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ipecacuanha cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ipecacuanha Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ipecacuanha

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ipecacuanha with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ipecacuanha

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ipecacuanha and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown