Cephaeline Explained

Cephaeline should not be confused with cephalin.

Cephaeline is an alkaloid that is found in Cephaelis ipecacuanha and other plant species including Psychotria acuminata.[1] Cephaeline induces vomiting by stimulating the stomach lining and is found in commercial products such as syrup of ipecac.[2] Chemically, it is closely related to emetine.

Poison treatment

Cephaeline in the form of syrup of ipecac was once commonly recommended as an emergency treatment for accidental poisoning, but its use has been phased out due to its ineffectiveness.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Micropropagacion de la planta medicinal psychotria acuminata. Lara, Alfonso . Valverde, Roberto . Gomez, Luis . Hidalgo, Nancy . July 1, 2003 . Agronomía Costarricense. 26 December 2009.
  2. News: Pharma Japan: Approval of 4 drugs including Seroquel recommended: CPAC panel.. November 14, 2000 . Chemical Business Newsbase . 26 December 2009.
  3. Pediatrics . 112 . 5 . November 2003 . 1182–1185 . Policy statement: Poison treatment in the home . 10.1542/peds.112.5.1182 . 14595067 . free . American Academy Of Pediatrics Committee On Injury . Violence .

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