In the new may issue of parenting magazine there is an article that is called "the child safe medicine cabinet"(if you happen to see the magazine its on pg 49 and 50). It says: ( I am gonna write the exact article)
what about ipecac?
If you still have this poison treatment, pour it down the drain. Experts now say it's not effective and can be harmful. Activated charcol may be given in the hospital if your child's brought to the emergency room--it treats many, but not all, poisons. But it's hard to administer, so it's not recommended for home use.
Thats it. Just thought i'd share that with everyone.
Whitney