Matches.—Same as Phosphorus.
Morphin.—Same as Opium.
Mushroom, poisonous (Toad-stools).—Emetics; atropin (¹/₁₀₀ gr.) hypodermically; castor oil; stimulants.
Nux Vomica.—Same as Strychnin.
Opium.—Stomach-pump or emetic; repeated lavage; black coffee enema; potassium permanganate (5 gr.) in tumblerful of water, or tannic acid as an antidote; keep patient awake with cold affusions or electric brush; artificial respiration; respiratory stimulants—atropin, ammonia, strychnin, cocain, caffein.
Phenacetin.—Same as Acetanilid.
Phosphorus.—Copper sulphate as an emetic; dilute peroxid of hydrogen or potassium permanganate as an antidote; Epsom salt as a purge; avoid all oils and fatty substances.
Potassa or Soda (Lye).—Vinegar or lemon-juice as an antidote; oils or egg-white; opium.
Ptomain Poisoning.—Empty the stomach by means of the stomach-pump or by an emetic. Apply a hot-water bag to the abdomen. Give opium or morphin to allay the pain and check diarrhea. Give a large dose of castor oil.
Rat Poison.—This usually contains arsenic or phosphorus (q. v.).