An ounce of syrup of ipecac may be obtained without prescription from your pharmacist. Induce vomiting by putting your finger or the blunt end of a spoon on the very back of his tongue. Do not use anything which is sharp or pointed. The best first aid is to dilute the poison as quickly as possible. Milk or ice cream is better than water because it dilutes and helps neutralize the poison.
Water only diluteas the poison.
It is very important that the victim get to a hospital without delay. After first-aid suggestions for noncorrosive poisons have been followed and medical help is delayed due to travel or other reasons, activated charcoal may be administered to hopefully absorb the remaining poison. It does not absorb all poisons and a rather large amount may be required for it to be effective. Mix the charcoal with water into a thick soup for the victim to drink. Individuals who work with insecticides should purchase from their pharmacist a sealed pint jar of activated charcoal to have available in the event of an accident.