Why do you have to drink milk when you swallow a harmful liquid? Could water cause the same affects?!
Question: Why do you have to drink milk when you swallow a harmful liquid.? Could water cause the same affects.?
Answers:
It depends on the harmful liquid ingested. Sometimes activated charcol is used to absorb toxins. Milk can coat the stomach and prevent irritation. Always call poison control before taking any antidote. Some could cause more harm than good. Always have the poison in question with you when you make the call. Information on accidential ingestion can sometimes be found on the container.Health Question & Answer