DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Dried underground parts of the roots of ipecac. Used in exceptional cases for severe poisoning, now obsolete due to toxicity.
Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).
HMPC: not processed
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E: not processed
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Isoquinoline alkaloids, especially emetine and cephaeline, as minor alkaloids psychotrine and methylpsychotrine.
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EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
secretolytic - expectorant, e.g. for bronchitis.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Irritant effect on skin and mucous membranes, caution when inhaling the dusts, also eye irritation! in higher doses strong nausea, bloody diarrhea, cramps, shock, coma!
Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.
Ipecacuanha syrup (Sirupus ipecacuanhae) SR 90 or tincture
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/brechwurz.php
- Blaschek W (2015) Wichtl tea drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. A handbook for practice. Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Munich. S 349-350
