Ipecac syrup and Roxicet

• Generic Name: ipecac
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Ipecac is used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning. It is used to cause vomiting of the poison.

Only the syrup form of ipecac should be used. A bottle of ipecac labeled as being Ipecac Fluidextract or Ipecac Tincture should not be used. These dosage forms are too strong and may cause serious side effects or death. Only ipecac syrup contains the proper strength of ipecac for treating poisonings.

Ordinarily, ipecac syrup should not be used if strychnine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates such as kerosene, gasoline, coal oil, fuel oil, paint thinner, or cleaning fluid have been swallowed. It may cause seizures, additional injury to the throat, or pneumonia.

Ipecac should not be used to cause vomiting as a means of losing weight. If used regularly for this purpose, serious heart problems or even death may occur.

Ipecac syrup in amounts of more than 1 ounce is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in ½- and 1-ounce bottles without a prescription. However, before using ipecac syrup, call a poison control center, your doctor, or an emergency room for advice.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / oxycodone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Roxicet, Endocet 10/325, Endocet 25/325, Endocet 5/325, Endocet 75/325, Nalocet, Percocet 10/325, Percocet 25/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 75/325, Primalev, Primlev, Xartemis XR, Tylox, Roxilox, Endocet, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 75/500, Perloxx, Magnacet, Narvox, Xolox, Percocet

Roxicet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone. Acetaminophen can also help reduce a fever.

Roxicet is a prescription medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Roxicet works best if used at the first sign of pain occuring. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.