Do not take medicine in front of children. They often imitate adult behavior. Remember to place purses or jackets containing medications out of children's reach. Keep a one ounce bottle of Ipecac Syrup in you home. Use it only if told to do so by the Poison Center or you doctor.
Ipecac induces vomiting to help clear the system of poison.
Keep the telephone numbers of the Poison Center and local hospital readily available.