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Syrup of Ipecac

This classic product for reversing a poison ingestion makes you throw up quickly. A lifesaver when little Johnny has swallowed a bottle of something he shouldn't have when you weren't looking for a second! Always call poison control (POISONS) and ask first because some poisons are best handled "from below" and if Johnny swallowed lye Ipecac is not a good idea at all. Have a bottle handy from birth on because they grow up and crawl into bad places before you know it.

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