Doses - IPECAC SYRUP

Dogs:

To induce emesis:
a) 1 - 2.5 ml/kg PO; if animal has a nearly empty stomach, give 5 ml/kg of water immediately after ipecac. (Beasley and Dorman 1990)
b) 1 - 2 ml/kg PO (Riviere 1985)
c) 1 - 2 ml/kg PO; do not exceed 15 ml total per dog; repeat in 20 minutes if emesis does not occur. If emesis does not occur after second dose, perform gastric lavage to recover ipecac. (Bailey 1989)

Cats:

To induce emesis:
a) 3.3 ml/kg PO; because cats find ipecac syrup objectionable, a diluted 50:50 solution in water (total volume 6.6 ml/kg) via stomach or nasogastric tube may be preferable. (Beasley and Dorman 1990)
b) 1 - 2 teaspoonsful (5 - 10 ml) PO; may require second dose, but if not effective, institute gastric lavage. (Reid and Oehme 1989)
c) 1 - 2 ml/kg PO; repeat in 20 minutes if emesis does not occur. If emesis does not occur after second dose, perform gastric lavage to recover ipecac. (Bailey 1989)
Monitoring Parameters -

1) Cardiac function (rate/rhythm, blood pressure) should monitored in susceptible animals and if animal does not vomit after ipecac

2) Vomitus should be quantitated, examined for contents and saved for possible later analysis
Client Information - If clients are instructed to use this agent at home or in transit to professional help, they should be instructed to save any vomitus for analysis if necessary.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None