Emetic
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| + | "[W]hilst in many places the effect of [[Ulysses (novel)|''Ulysses'']] on the reader undoubtedly is somewhat [[emetic]], nowhere does it tend to be an [[aphrodisiac]]." --Judge [[John M. Woolsey]] | ||
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| - | + | An ''emetic'', such as [[syrup of ipecac]], is a substance that induces vomiting when administered orally or by injection. An emetic is used medically when a substance has been ingested and must be expelled from the body immediately (for this reason, many toxic and easily digestible products such as rat poison contain an emetic). Inducing vomiting can remove the substance before it is absorbed into the body. Ipecac abuse can cause detrimental health effects. | |
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| - | An ''emetic'', such as [[syrup of ipecac]], is a substance that induces vomiting when administered orally or by injection. An emetic is used medically when a substance has been ingested and must be expelled from the body immediately (for this reason, many toxic and easily digestible products such as rat poison contain an emetic). Inducing vomiting can remove the substance before it is absorbed into the body. Ipecac abuse can cause detrimental health effects.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} | + | |
| [[Salt]] water and [[Mustard seed|mustard]] water have been used since ancient times as emetics. Care must be taken with salt, as excessive intake can potentially be harmful. | [[Salt]] water and [[Mustard seed|mustard]] water have been used since ancient times as emetics. Care must be taken with salt, as excessive intake can potentially be harmful. | ||
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An emetic, such as syrup of ipecac, is a substance that induces vomiting when administered orally or by injection. An emetic is used medically when a substance has been ingested and must be expelled from the body immediately (for this reason, many toxic and easily digestible products such as rat poison contain an emetic). Inducing vomiting can remove the substance before it is absorbed into the body. Ipecac abuse can cause detrimental health effects.
Salt water and mustard water have been used since ancient times as emetics. Care must be taken with salt, as excessive intake can potentially be harmful.
Copper sulfate was also used in the past as an emetic.
Hydrogen peroxide is used as an emetic in veterinary practice.
