Syrup of Ipecac can be purchased in any drug store. It does not need a prescription. Never give Syrup of Ipecac without calling your poison center first. Poison center staff will give you clear directions for its use, if it is necessary. Geographically speaking, the Poison Center services extend from the northern reaches of New York City up to the Canadian border.
Accidental poisonings happen when a product is in use.
Keep plants out of the reach of children. Many common house plants are poisonous if accidentally ingested. Never burn charcoal products indoors. It emits odorless and invisible gases that can be fatal. This is a common time for poisonings to occur.