Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve heard of people using hydrogen peroxide (three per cent) as an emetic. How dangerous is this practice, and is it effective? Hydrogen peroxide taken internally is neither safe nor ...

Emetics are drugs that are used to induce vomiting in small animals such as pets. They are commonly used to treat cases of accidental ingestion of toxins or foreign objects. Emetics work by ...

Dear B.G.: Hydrogen peroxide taken internally is neither safe nor effective for any medical indication. An emetic is a substance that makes people vomit, and they are seldom if ever used in clinical ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I’ve heard of people using hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) as an emetic. How dangerous is this practice, and is it ...