This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Toxicology - 3, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Gastric lavage is contraindicated in all the following poisonings except:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Phenol, B. Sulphuric acid, C. Kerosene, D. Nitric acid
A: Phenol
Answer: A: Phenol 
Explanation: Gastric lavage is absolutely contraindicated in following condition Corrosive (except phenol which thickens the membrane and maintains leathery consistency so gastric lavage can be done) Convulsant patient Comatose patient Kerosene poisoning