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tic to induce vomiting:, antidotes for common poisons plus a portion of the Universal Antidote, and a demulcent (soothing: substance).
“The Universal Antidote consists of a 2-1-1 mixture of finely-powdered charcoal, magnesium oxide and tannic acid," Elson said. “This could be made up, fresh, in the home by using scraped burnt toast, milk of magnesia and strong tea — or, better, the dry ingredients may be purchased at any drugstore, and mixed with water when needed.
“However, never give emetics of any kind when the poisonous substance was an acid or caustic alkali.”
Baking soda will counteract an acid, and vinegar or lemon Juice can be used for strong alkaline substances—these, too, should be kept handy in the'4' bathroom chest, he said.
“Most important,” Elson concluded, “ is to call yopr doctor immediately in any case of
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