Don't use carbolized vaseline too freely, or for a long time, or for application over large areas of the body. Carbolic acid is easily absorbed by the skin, and may cause damage to internal organs and general poisoning.
It is very injurious to the small blood vessels, depriving tissue of its blood supply, and causing, first, anesthesia of the skin, then blanching, and finally turning it dark and gangrenous.
In weak solutions or as carbolized vaseline it may be used only in emergencies on wounds or infection of the skin or for the relief of itching; but never for continuous or frequent application.
Don't use it as an application for the destruction of warts or blemishes without a doctor's supervision. If carbolic acid spills on the skin accidentally, wash it off with alcohol immediately and then rinse with lots of water.
If swallowed, give whites of several eggs and make the patient vomit; give diluted alcohol, made by diluting whiskey or other liquor with four times as much water, and make the patient vomit right after. Repeat it twice, then give lime water for further vomiting.
Follow this with strained gruels in small quantities, to be retained. Diluted cider vinegar is one of the best antidotes for carbolic acid poisoning. Epsom salt is also good if there is nothing else on hand. It is advisable to give Epsom salt daily for a few days even if other antidotes have been used.
If none of the above antidotes are around, scrape plaster from the wall, powder it well, mix with water and have the patient drink it. Get a doctor; meanwhile keep the patient warm and give artificial respiration if needed.
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