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CARBOLIC ACID. Symptoms

Categories: Accidents, Emergencies and Poisons

Immediately burning pain from mouth to stomach;
giddiness, loss of consciousness, collapse, partial suppression of the

urine; characteristic odor and white color of lips, etc.



Antidotes. Epsom salts or glaubers salts, and water very freely to drink;

drink a pint of flaxseed tea. Later strong coffee or whisky and water as

stimulants.



External. If burned externally by carbolic acid, apply immediately some

oil-sweet oil, olive oil or any good oil at hand-or wash freely with

baking soda water. Should the acid get into the eye continue application

of oil or soda water and send for a physician. Hold lower lid down to

prevent acid getting into pupil until you are sure all the acid is off of

the lids.



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