Antidote for Laudanum
July 2nd, 2017
When so large a quantity of laudanum has been swallowed as to produce dangerous effects, the fatal drowsiness has been prevented when all other remedies have failed, by administering a cup of the strongest possible coffee. The patient has revived and recovered, and no ill effects have followed.
Source: Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches, Eliza Leslie
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