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A member asked:
Is hydrogen peroxide an emetic in humans too? or just in dogs?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not safe choice.: It probably is an emetic in humans, but ingestion of a large enough amount to cause vomiting it likely not safe. My concern is why you might be asking about emetics - unless a poison control doctor tells you to take an emetic, they're almost never a good choice. Frequent use of emetics is a concern for bulimia.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Don't swallow!: Hydrogen peroxide is not meant to be swallowed! do not use this as an emetic!
Answered 9/30/2013
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You will vomit: And it's easy to overdo it. Syrup of ipecac may be a "safer" emetic. If you were in my office, i would ask why you would want an emetic?
Answered 6/9/2015
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