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Universal antidote
The universal antidote consists of:
Activated charcoal 2 part
Magnesium oxide 1 part
Tannic acid 1 part
Warm water 1 glass
- The victim is given this antidote, allowed to remain in for 2-3 minutes and the then given another dose of emetic.
- It is wise to keep the ingredients on hand or request the local physician.
- If the antidote is not available at hand in village, the patient is given enormous amount of milk, strong tea white of several eggs mixed in milked in milk burnt toast or plenty of water.