486. Nitrate of Silver, (lunar caustic).—Give a strong solution of common salt, and then emetics.
487. Nitrate of Potash, or Saltpetre.—Give emetics, then copious draughts of flaxseed tea, milk and water, and other soothing drinks.
488. Opium.—First give a strong emetic of mustard and water, then strong coffee and acid drinks, dash cold water on the head.
489. Oxalic Acid.—Frequently mistaken for Epsom Salts. Remedies, chalk, magnesia, or soap and water freely, then emetics.
490. Prussic Acid.—When there is time, administer chlorine, in the shape of soda or lime. Hot brandy and water. Hartshorn and turpentine also useful.