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Reference must also be made to the " Medical Formulary" for exact information as to the composition and manner of compound- ing of the various preparations enumerated below in the lists of doses, or ordered in the prescriptions contained in the present work. SIGN'S AND ABBREVIATIONS OCCURRING IN PRESCRIPTIONS. Referring to the Operation. R, Recipe, take. M., Misce, mix. F., Fac, Fiat, make, let there be made. Div., Divide, divide. Sol., Solve, dissolve. F.S.A., Fac secundum artem, make or prepare according to the rules of the art. M.S.D., Misce, signa, da, mix, write (the label or direction), and deliver to the patient. Referring to Quantity, Weight, or Proportion. A., aa, ana, of each. Singulorum, of each. Q.S. Quantum sufficit, as much as is sufficient. Q.L., Quantum lubet, as much as you please. C-, Cong., Congius, a gallon. 0., Octarius a pint; 20 ounces. ft, Libra, a pound (apothecaries' or troy weight); 12 ounces. 3, Uncia, an ounce; 8 drachms. f 3, Fluiduncia, a fluid ounce. (This f is often omitted.) %, Drachma, a drachm; 60 grains. f 3, Fluidrachma, a fluid drachm. 9, Scrupulus, a scruple; 20 grains. Gr., Granum, a grain. rrjj, Minimum, a minim, or drop; also, gtt., gutta. SS., Semis, a half. Referring to the Form of the Preparation to be Mixed or Compounded. Co., Comp., Compositus, compound. P., Pulv. Pulvis, a powder. PH., Pilula, a pill. Extr. Extractum, an extract. Elect, Electuarium, an electuary. Bol., Bolus, a large pill. Liq , Liquor, a solution. v SIGNS AND ABBREVIATIONS. Tinct., Tinctura, a tincture. Inf., Infusum, an infusion. Dec, Decoct., Decoctum, a decoction. Mist., Mistura, a mixture. Haust., Haustus, a draught. Pot., Potus, Potio, a drink. Coll., Collyrium, an eyewater. Collut., Collutorium, a mouthwash. Inf., Injectio, an injection. En., Enema, a clyster. Garg. Gargarisma, a gargle. Lot., Lotio, a lotion. Lin., Linimentum, a liniment. Bain., Balneum, a Bath. Referring to the Administration. Cap. Sum., Capiat, Sumat, let the patient take. JEg., JEger, JEgra, the patient, the sick man, or woman. Det., Delur, let it be given. Part. Mam, 4tam, 6tam, Partem tertiam, quartam, sextam, the third, fourth, or sixth part (accusative case). Semel, bis, ter in d., once, twice, thrice aday. II., Hora, an hour. H.,S., Hora somni, at bedtime. 0. n., Omni node, every night. 0. to., Omni mane, every morning. Coch., Cochleare, a spoonful. Poc, Poculum, a cup. Cyath., Cyathus, a wineglass. LIST OF LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES MORE OR LESS FREQUENTLY MET WITH IN PRESCRIPTIONS. Abdomen, the belly ; abdominis, of the belly ; abdomini, to the belly. Absente febre, in the absence of fever. Accurate, accurately. Ad duas vices, at twice taking. Ad tertiam vicem, for three times. Ad gratam aciditatem, to an agreeable sourness. -4 c? defectionem animi, to fainting. .41? libitum, at pleasure. Adde, or addantur, add, or let be added. Adhibendus, to be administered. Adjacens, adjacent. Admove, or admoveatur or admoveantur, apply, or let it or them be applied. Adstante febre, when the fever is on. , Adversum, against. Aggrediente febre, while the fever is coming on. Agitato vase, the vial being shaken. Aliquot, some. Alter, the other. Alternis horis, every other hour. Aluta, leather. Ab)o adstricta, when the belly is bound. Alvus, the belly. Amplus, large. Ana, of each ingredient. In the Pharmacopia the term singulorum is employed instead of ana. Aqua, water. Aqua astricta, frozen water. Aqua bulliens, boiling water. Aqua communis, common water. Aqua fluviatilis, river water. Aqua marina, sea water. Aqua nivalis, snow water. Aqua pluviatilis, or Aqua pluvialis, rain water. Aqua fervens, hot water. Aqua fontana, or Aqua fontis, or Aqua fontalis, spring water. Auris, the ear. Aut, or. Balneum Marice, or Balneummaris, a warm water bath. Balneum vaporosum, or Balneum vaporis, a vapor bath. Barbadensis, Babadoes ; as Aloe Barbadensis. Bene, well. Bibe, drink (thou). Biduum, two days. Bis indies, twice a day. Bulliat or Bulliant, let boil. Biilyrum, butter. VI LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES. Cairuleus, blue. Calefactus, warmed. Calomelas, calomel, or chloride of mercury: Capiat, let the patient take. Caute, cautiously. Charta, paper. Cochlear, or Cochleare, a spoonful, a tablespoonful. Cochleatim, by spoonfuls. Cochleare amplum, a large (or table) spoonful, about half an ounce. Cochleare infantis, a child's spoonful. Cochleare magnum, a large spoonful. Cochleare medium, Cochleare modicum, a middling spoonful—i. e. a child's or dessert spoonful: about f £ij. Cochleare parvum, a small (or tea) spoonful; about f 3J. Cibus, food. Coctio, boiling. Cornu cervi, hartshorn. Cornu cervi ustum, burnt hartshorn. Cola, strain. Colatus, strained. Colaturce, to, or of, the strained liquor. C'oletur, let it be strained. Colentur, let them be strained. Colorelur, let it be colored. Compositus, compounded. Concisus, cut. Congius, a gallon. Conserva, a conserve ; als/), keep thou. Continuantur remedia, let the remedies be continued. Conlusus, bruised. Coque, boil; coquantur, let them be boiled. Coque ad medietatis consump- tionem, boil to the consumption of half. Coque in sufficiente quantitaie aquce, boil in a sufficient quantity of water. Cor, Cordis, the heart. Cortex, bark. Coxa, the hip. Cras, to-morrow. Cras vespere, to-morrow evening. Cras mane sumendus, to be taken to-morrow morning. Cras node, to-morrow night. Crastinus, for to-morrow. Cucurbitula cruenta, a cupping-glass with the scarificator. Cuj'us, of which. Cujuslibet, of any. Cum, with. Cyatho thece, in a cup of tea. Cyathus, vel ) . , „ ,_. „_.. Cyathusvinarius, } a ™n*glass : from fgiss. to f gy. Da, give. De, (prep.) of, or from. Deaurentur pilulce, let the pills be gilt. Debita spissitudo, a proper consistence. Debitus, due, proper. Decanta, pour off. Decern, ten ; Decimus, the tenth. Decubitus, lying down. De die in diem, from day to day. Deglutiatur, may be (or let be) swallowed. LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES. vii Dejectiones alvi, stools. Dctur, let it be given. Detur in duplo, let twice as much be given. Dexter, dextra, the right. Diebus alternis, every other day. Dilue, dilutus, dilute (thou), diluted. Diluculo, at break of day. Dimidius, one half. Directione propria, with a proper direction. Dividatur in partes cequales, let it be divided into equal parts. Dolor, pain. Donee, until. Donee alvus bis dejiciatur, until the bowels have been twice evacuated. Donee alvus soluta fuerit, until the bowels shall be opened. Donee dolor nephriticus exulaverit, until the nephritic pain be removed. Dosis, a dose. Durante dolor, while the pain lasts. Eadem, (fern.) the same. Eburneus, made of ivory. Edulcorata, edulcorated. Ejusdem, of the same. Eleduarium, an electuary. Emesis, vomiting. Enema, a clyster ; enemata, clysters. Evanueril, shall have disappeared. Exhibeatur, let it be exhibited. Extende super alulam mollem, spread (thou) upon soft leather. Fac, make ; fiat, fiant, let it or them be made. Fac pilulas duodecim, make 12 pills. Farina, flour. Fasciculus, a bundle which can be carried under the arm. Febre durante, during the fever. Febris, fever. Femoribus internis, to the inner parts of the thighs. Fervens, boiling. Fiat haustus, let a draught be made. Fiat lege artis, let it be made by the rules of art. Fiat mistura, let a mixture be made. Fiat secundum artem, let it be made according to art. Fiat secundum artis regulas, let it be made according to the rules of art. Fiat veneseclio, bleed. Fictilis, earthen. Filtra, filter (thou). Filtrum, a filter. Fistula armata, a clyster pipe and bladder fitted for use. Fluidus, liquid. Formula, a prescription. Frustillatim, in little pieces. Fuerit, shall have been. Gargarisma, a gargle. Gelatind qudvis, in any kind of jelly. Gradatim, by degrees. Grana sex pondere, six grains by weight. Granum, grain ; grana, grains. viii LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES. Gratus, pleasant. Gutta, a drop ; guttce, drops. Guttatim, by drops. Guttis quibusdam, with a few drops. Harum pilularum sumantur tres, let 3 of these pills be taken. Haustus, a draught. Hebdomada, a week. Herba, an herb. Heri, yesterday. Hie, hcec, hoc, this. Hirudo, a leech. Hora, an hour. Ilord decubitus, at the hour of going to bed. Hord somni, just before going to sleep. Hora undecimd, malutind, at the eleventh hour in the morning, Horce unius spalio, at the expiration of an hour. Horis intermediis, in the intermediate hours. Idem, the same. Idoneus, proper. Imprimis, first. Indies, from day to day, or daily. Incide, cut (thou); ineisus, being cut. lnfunde, pour in. lnjectio, an injection. Injiciatur enema, let a clyster be given. In pulmento, in gruel. Instar, as big as. Inter, between. Internus, inner. Jam, now, already. Julepus, Julepum, Julapium, a julep. Jusculum, broth. Juxta, near to. Kaliprceparatum (Potassat carbonas, Ph. L.), prepared kali, or carbonate or subcarbonate of potash. Lac, milk. Lana, flannel. Languor, faintness. Lateri dolenli, to the side that is painfuL Lectus, a bed. Linteum, lint. Magnus, large. Mane, in the morning. Mane primo, very early in the morning. Manipulus, a handful. Manus, the hand. Massa, a mass. Massapilularis, a pill mass. Matutinus, in the morning, early. Medius, middle. Mica panis, crumb of bread, Minimum, a minim. Minutum, a minute. Misce, mix. LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES. ix Mislura, a mixture. Mitte, send; mittatur, or mittantur, let be sent. Mitte sanguinem ad uncias duodecim saltern, take away blood to 12 ounces at least. Modicus, middlesized. Modo prcescripto, in the manner prescribed. Mora, delay. More dido, in the manner directed. More solito, in the usual manner. Mortarium, a mortar. Necnon, also. Nisi, unless. Novem, nine. Nox, noctis, night. Nucha, the nape of the neck. Numerus, number. Nux Moschala, a nutmeg. Octarius, a pint. Odavus, eighth. Odo, eight. Oleum lini sine igne, cold-drawn linseed oil. Omni hord, every hour. Omni biduo, every two days. Omni bihorio, every two hours. Omni mane, every morning. Omni node, every night. Omni quadrante hora;, every quarter of an hour. Opus, need, occasion. Ovum, an egg. Oz., the ounce avoirdupois, or common weight. Pannus, a rag. Pars, partis, a part. Partes cequales, equal parts. Partitis vicibus, in divided doses. Parvulus, an infant; Coch. parvulum, a teaspoonful. Parvus, little. Pastillus, pastillum, a little ball of paste, to take like a lozenge, &c. Pediluvium, a footbath. Peractd operalione emelici, when the operation of the emetic is finished. Per deliquium, by deliquescence. Pergo, pergere, to go on with. Ph. D., Pharmacopoeia Dublinensis. Ph. E., Pharmacopoeia Edinensis. Ph. L., Pharmacopeia Londinensis. Ph. U. S., Pharmacopoeia of the United Slates. Poculum, a cup ; pocillum, a little cup. Pondere, by weight. Pondus civile, civil weight (avoirdupois weight). Pondus medicinale, medicinal (apothecaries') weight Pone aurem, behind the ear. Post singulas sedes liquidas, after every loose stool. Potus, drink. Pra>parata, prepared. Primus, the first. Primo mane, very early in the morning. Pro ratione cetatis, according to the age of the patient. B X LATIN WORDS AND rH RASES. Pro re nalu, according as circumstances arise (i. e., occasionally.) Pugillus, a pinch; a gripe between the thumb and two first fingers. Pulvis; pulverizalus, a powder—powdered. Pyxis, a pill-box. Quantum lubet 1 ag much ag leage_ Quantum placet, J Quantum sufficiat, or Quantum satis, as much as is sufficient. Quantum vis, Quantum volueris, as much as you will. Qudqud hord, each hour. Quartus, the fourth. Qualuor, four. Quinque, five. Quintus, the fifth. Quorum, of which. R, Recipe, take. Ratio, proportion. Redactus in pulverem, powdered. Redigatur in pulverem, let it be reduced to powder. Regio umbilici, the umbilical region. Reliquus, remaining. Repetatar, repetantur, let it or them be continued. Respondeo, to answer. Rclineo, to keep. Saltern, at least. Scatula, a box. Scilicet, namely. Secundum artem, according to art. Secundum naturam, according to nature. Secundus, second. Sedes, the alvine evacuation. Semel, once. Semi, semis, a half. Semidrachma, half a drachm. Semihora, half an hour. Septem, seven. Seplimana, a week. Sescuncia, an ounce and a half. Sesquihora, an hour and a half. Sex, six, Sextus, sixth. Si, if. Simul, together. Sine, without. Singulorum, of each. Si non valeat, if it do not answer. Si opus sit, if there be occasion. Si vires'permitlant, if the strength will bear it. Signelur nomine proprio, let it be written upon with the proper name (not a trade name). Sit, let it be. Solus, alone. Solvo, solvere, solulus, to dissolve, dissolved or loosened. Somnus, sleep. Spiritus vini rectificatus, rectified spirit of wine. LATIN WORDS AND PHRASES. XI Spiritus vini tenuis, proof spirit. Spiriius yinosus, ardent spirit of any strength. Stalirn, immediately. Stet, let it stand ; stent, let them stand. Sub finem coclionis, when the boiling is nearly finished. Subaclus, subdued. Subinde, frequently. Sumat talem, let the patient take one like this. Sume, sumat, sumatur, sumantur, sumendus, takethou, let him take, let it or them be taken, to be taken. Summitates, the summits, or tops. Supra, above. Superbibendo haustum, drinking afterwards this draught. Tabella (dim. of tabula, a table), a lozenge. Talis, such a one. Tempori dextro, to the right temple. Tempus, temporis, time or temple. Ter, three times. Terlius, third. Tindura, tincture. Tindura opii, tincture of opium. Tindura opii camphorata, paregoric elixir. It is now called Tind. cam- phorce composita. Tres, three. Triduum, three days. Tritura, triturate. Trochisci, troches or lozenges. Tero, to rub. Tussis, a cough. Ultimo prcescriptus, the last ordered. Und, together. Utor, uli, to make use of. Vas vitreum, a glass vessel. Vehiculum, a vehicle. Venwseclio brachii, bleeding in the arm. Vesper, vesperis, the evening. Vices, turns. Vires, strength. Vitellus, yolk. Vitello ovi solutus, dissolved in the yolk of an egg. Vilrum, glass. Vomitione urgente, the vomiting being troublesome. GAUBIUS' TABLE, REGULATING THE ORDINARY PROPORTION OF DOSES ACCORDING TO THE AGE OF THE PATIENT. For an adult, suppose the dose to be 1, or 1 drachm. Under 1 year, will require " 2 » 1-12 " 5 grains. 8 " « 3 « « 1 " 10 " " 4 " 4 15 «« " 7 " » 20 " From 21—60, the.full dose, 1 «« 1 scruple. 2 a drachm 2 scruples. 1 drachm. Above 60, an inverse gradation should be observed. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. ABELMOSCHUS. Musk Seeds. The seeds of Hibiscus Abelmoschus (Nat. Ord. Malvaceae) have the odor of musk, and are supposed to possess its nervine, stimulant, and antispasmodic properties. In South America they are used as a remedy for the bites of serpents. The only preparation used in this country is Tindura Abelmoschi ; dose, half a drachm to a drachm and a half. 1 R Tincturae Abelmoschi, ?j. Tincturae Fumariae Alkalinae, gss. Sodae Bicarbonatis, 5"j. Misturae Campkorae, Svj. Misce. Three tablespoonfuls three times a day. In Indigestion, in nervous and gouty subjects. Dr. R. Reece. 2 R Tinct. Abelmoschi, Sj. Tinct. Lupulinae, 3iij. Liquor. Potassae, 5ij. Infusi Buchu, 5vj. As the last. In Indigestion, with nervousness, and high-colored urine. Dr. R. Reecb. Absinthium, see Artemisia. ACACIA. Gum Arabic. This gum is the product of Acacia vera, and other species (Nat. Ord. Leguminosce). It is demulcent; and is used in the dose of a drachm or more, chiefly in solution, in irritations of the urinary and respiratory organs, of the intestinal canal, &c. Dose of Mistura Acacice (Mucilage) 2 to 8 drachms; Emuhio Acacice; Pasta et Trochisci Acaciae, almost ad libitum ; Syrupus Acacice, 4 drachms. The powdered gum with resin is used as a styptic ; and mucilage has been recommended as an appli- cation to burns. 3 R Acaciae Electee, 5j. Aquas, Oiss. Solve, et adde Syrupi Himp. (vel Althasre) Sij- Misce. A y*rine- glassful frequently, In Strangury, Irritant Poisoning, S[c. 4 IJi Misturae Acaciae, Siss. Aquae, f Siiiss. Syrupi, fSss. Misce. A tablespoonful frequently. In Bronchial Catarrh of Children.—Dr. Ure. 14 THE BOOK OP PRESCRIPTIONS. 6 R Misturae Acaciae, f Sij. Aquae, f Siv. Syrupi Tolutani, Aquas fl. Aurantii, iia f Sj. Fiat mistura : Sumat cochl. unum amplum secunda quaque hora. In Irritations of Mucous Membranes.—Dr. Joy. 6 R Pulv. Acacias, Mellis Optimi, ana f Sss. Misce. A teaspoonful frequently. In Catarrhal Cough.—Sainte Marie. 7 R Misturae Acacias, f Sij- Syrupi Mori, f Sj. Aquae Rosas, f Siij. Tinct. Scillas, f Sj. Misce. Cochlearia duo Tel tria ampla sumantur subinde. Demulcent and Expectorant.—Mr. Brande. ACETUM. ACIDUM ACETICUM ; ACIDUM PYROLIGNEUM. Vine- gar (common and distilled), Acetic and Pyroligneous Acid: Vinegar is refrigerant, antiseptic, astringent, and diuretic. Dose from 1 fluid-drachm to 4 fluid-drachms, with diluent drinks in inflam- matory fevers. Oxymel, and Syrupus Aceti, and Syrupus Rubi Idcei for the same purposes, in doses of 1 to 3 drachms ; generally added to water, barley water, or linseed tea, so as to make them pleasantly acid as a common drink in fevers. Externally, vinegar is applied as a dis- cutient, styptic, and disinfectant. Distilled vinegar has the same properties and uses; both may be re- garded as weak acetic acid. Acetic add, in its more concentrated state, is caustic and rubefacient; its vapor is reviving, and is supposed to prevent infection. The most concentrated acid with aromatics and camphor, constitutes Acetum Aromaticum and Acidum Aceticum Camphoratum. Blotting paper, im- bued with the strong acid, is used as a speedy vesicant. Pyroligneous acid is acetic acid, derived from the destructive distillation of wood. As employed in the following prescriptions, the name intends acetic acid from wood, which has been rectified, but not entirely freed from the creosote and other tarry products, which increase its antiseptic powers. Diluted acetic acid does not differ from distilled vinegar, except in being free from some accidental impurities which attend the latter. 8 R Aceti, fSj. Aquae, f Sxv. , Sacchari, Sss. Misce. To be taken as a common drink. In Fevers, and in White Urinary Deposits. 9 R Syrupi Aceti, f Sij. Aquas, f Sxviij. Misce: fiat mistura. Sumat cochleare subinde. To allay thirst in Febrile Affections.—Dr. Neligan. 10 R Aquae fl. Sambuci, fjx. Aceti Vim acerrimi, Sj. Extracti Cinchonas, Siij. Succi Spiss. Sambuci, Sj. Misce. A spoonful every hour. In Putrid Fevers.—Gesner. 11 R Aceti destillati, f 5ij. Syrupi, f 5iv. Aquae, fSij. Misce. A fpurth part every three hours. In Scarlatina (for a child of 3 years).—Mr. J. B. Brown. THE BOOK OP PRESCRIPTIONS. 15 12 R Aceti destillati, f Sij. Aquae Lauro-cerasi, f Sij. Syrupi Rhoeados, f 3vj. Aquae destillati, f Sv. Misce. Two tablespoonfuls every six hours. In Mucous Discharges, with Debility and Irritability of Stomach. Dr. Neligan. 13 R Acidi Acetici diluti, f 5j. Tinct. Jalapae, TTLxv. Tinct. Aurantii, f 3j. Misturae Camphorae, f 5x. Misce : fiat haustus bis terve die sumendus. In Rheumatism in debilitated subjects.—Mr. Atkinson. 14 R Acidi Acetici Pyrolig., TTLxxv. Liq. Ammon. Acet., f3iiss. Mist. Camphorae, f Sj. Syrupi Zingiberis, f 3ss. Misce: fiat haustus ter quaterve in die sumendus. In Offensive Discharges after Abortions.—Dr. Copland. 15 R Acidi Pyrolignei rect., 3j. Aquae fl. Aurantii, Sij. Syrupi Amygdalae, Sj. Misce: A large teaspoonful every hour. In Gelatiniform Softening of Stomach, $c, of Children.—Pitschaft. 16 R Acidi Pyrolignei rectif., Sij. Tinct. Calami, 5iij. Aquae Menthas, Siv. Syrupi Simpl., Siss. Misce. A spoonful every two hours. Phoebus. 17 R Aceti communis, f Sj. Aquae, f Svj. Misce: fiat enema. In Constipation and Typhus.—Swediaur. 18 R Aceti com., fSj. Aquas, f Siij—iv. Misce. For Sponging the Body in Fevers.—Brande. 19 R Aceti com. f Siij. Aquas, f Sv. Misce: fiat lotio. In Contusions, §c.—Dr. Pereira. 20 R Aceti, Sij. Ammon. Mur. Sj. Mellis, Siss. Aquas, Sxij. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Sore T/uroat.—M. de Sante. 21 R Aceti, f Siss. Decoct. Hordei, f Sxvj. Mel Rosas, f Siss. Misce : fiat gargarisma. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 22 R Acidi Pyrolignei rect. Sss. Aquae Cinnamomi, f Siv. Syrupi Mori, Sij. Misce: fiat collutorium. Phoebus. 23 R Acidi Pyrolignei, Sj. Infusi Salviae, Svj. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Putrid Sore Throat.—Franckel. 16 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 24 R Acidi Acetici (Ph. L.), f Sj- Spir. Camphoras, fSiij- Misce: fiat embrocatio. As a Rubefacient.—Mr. Brande. 25 R Acidi Acetici, f Sj. Aquas, f Siij- Misce. The shaved scalp to be rubbed over with this acid. The red spots produced show the infected parts, and are to be each wet with undiluted acetic acid for three or four minutes, by means of a sponge tied on a stick. The disease is generally cured by one application. In Tinea Capitis.—Dr. Wigan. 26 R Myrrhae pulv. Sj. 01. Cassias, gutt. ij. Bals. Peruviani, gutt. iv. Acid. Pyrolig. rectif., Sij. Carbonis pulv. q. s. ut fiat electuarium gingivale. , As an Antiscorbutic to the Gums.—Phosbus. For Acidum Benzoicum, see Benzoinum. For Acidum Boracicum, see Borax. ACIDUM CARBONICUM. Carbonic Acid Gas. Carbonic acid introduced into the stomach (in the form of simple aerated water, soda water, effervescing draughts, &c.) is refrigerant and antiseptic: it checks vomiting, and allays thirst and gastric irrita- tion. The gas is applied topically to the skin as a cutaneous stimulant; to ulcers, to promote suppuration and diminish fcetor ; it has been in- jected into the rectum in cancerous ulcers and dysentery ; and into the uterus in a painful condition of that organ. Inhaled, it is a powerful poison. Carbonic acid is an active ingredient in the following officinal com- pounds:—Aqua Acidi Carbonici; Aqua Selterana (and the other aerated mineral waters); Balneum Carbonicum; Liquor Potassce Effervescens; Liquor Sodce Effervescens; Pilulce Acidi Carbonici; Cataplasma Effervescens; Haustus Anti-emeticus ; Haustus Effervescens; Pulveres Effervescentes, Sec. Sec. ACIDUM CITRICUM. SUCCUS LIMONIS. ACIDUM TARTARICUM. Citric acid and lemon juice are refrigerant, allaying thirst and di- minishing febrile heat. In large doses lemon juice reduces the power of the pulse, and acts as a diuretic. It is also antiscorbutic. Dose of citric acid, 10 to 30 grains. Of lemon juice, as a refrigerant, 2 to 4 drachms ; as a remedy for rheumatism, 2 to 6 ounces. Tartaric acid possesses the same refrigerant properties as citric acid, and is used for the same purposes, and in the same forms. It is, however, more irri- tant, and in doses of a few drachms it has proved fatal. It is often used with carbonate or bicarbonate of potash to form effervescing saline draughts. Added to salts of iron it prevents the precipitation of oxide by alkalies. Dose of tartaric acid, 10 to 25 grains ; of Syrupus Acidi Cilrici, et A. Tartarici, 2 fluid drachms to an ounce; Trochisci A. T., one frequently; Pulveres Effervescentes Citratiet Tartarizali, &c, as required; Limonadum, Lim. aeratum, Julepum Limonis, ad libitum ; Limonadum Siccum, a teaspoonful in a glass of water; Decodum Limonum, by small glassfuls. 27 R Succi Limonis recent. fSj—ij. Mistur.v Camphorae, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In Acute Rheumatism.—Dr. G. 0. Rees. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 17 28 R Succi Limonis recent, f Siij ad f Svj. Sumatur ter in die. In Acute Rheumatism.—Dr. Babington. 29 R Succi Limonis, Sj—ij. Decoct. Coffeas concent. Siv. Misce. To be taken warm, during the intermission. In Intermittent Fever. 30 R Succi Limonis, f Siv. Cort. Limon. recentis cone. gss. Potassas Nitrat. Sj- Sacchari Albi, Siv. Aquas ferventis, Oiij. Stent ad refrigerationem et cola. As a common drink in Fevers, S?c.—Mr. Brande. 31 R Fruct. Limonis, No. 1. Aquas frigidse, diss. Syrupi, f Sij. Fiat limonadum, pro potu commune. In Fevers and Inflammations. 32 R Succi Limonis recentis, Sj. Olei Amygdalae dulcis, Siss. Syrupi Althaeas, Sss. Misce. A spoonful every three hours. In Obstinate Diarrhoea.—Steinheim. 33 R Succi Limonis, f Sj—ij. Aquas, fSxv. Fiat injectio. In Alkaline Leucorrhcea.—Dr. Ashwell. 34 R Succi Limonis, f Sj. Aquas, f Sv. Misce: fiat lotio. In Pruritus Scroti. Acidum Gallicum. Acidum Tannicum. See Gall.e. ACIDUM HYDROCYANICUM. Hydrocyanic or Prussic Acid. Hydrocyanic acid is a direct sedative, and so highly poisonous, that a single grain of the pure acid is sufficient to destroy life. The diluted acid, in medicinal doses, allays irritation, reduces the pulse, and lowers the sensibility of the nervous system. It is used to quiet irritable and spasmodic cough, to allay vomiting, and nervous palpitations, and to relieve pain and quiet the system in neuralgic, rheumatic, and other painful affections. Externally, it is used in lotions, to allay itching in some cutaneous diseases. Inhaled, it has been tried in some affections of the lungs. The usual dose of acidum hydrocyanicum dilutum, l. is from 3 to 5 minims. That of the new Dub. Ph. is, perhaps, intended to be of the same strength, but its percentage of real acid is not stated. The pro- cess yields a product which is variable, but usually stronger than that of l. Acidum hydrocyanicum, e., is stronger than l., 3 minims of the former being equal to about 5 of the other. Acidum Hydrocyanicum (Scheelii) is often met with in prescriptions ; but there is no standard strength for it, and it possesses no advantage over the pharmacopoeia preparation. The average strength, as procured from various manu- factures, seems to be about twice that of l. Acidum Hydrocyanicum of the United States and Prussian pharmacopoeias contains, like that of l., 2 per centum of real acid. 2* 18 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Potassii Cyanidum has the same properties and uses as hydrocyanic acid. Dose from one-eighth to one-fourth of a grain. The latter dose is equal to 5 minims of diluted Hydrocyanic Acid, L. 35 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tn_j. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Syrupi simplicis, f 5j- M. fiat haustus quaque secunda hora sumendus donee evanescant symptomata. In Gastric Irritability, Nervous Palpitation, Sfc.—Dr. Neligan. 36 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. m_iv. Aquas destillatas, f Sj- Syrupi Aurantii, f5ss. Misce : fiat haustus quart a quaque hora sumendus. Mr. Brande. 37 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tnjj. Misturae Amygdalae, f Sij. Misce: fiat haustus. Dr. Joy. 38 R Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. Tllxij. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Syrupi Papaveris, f Siij. Misce: capiat cochl. amplum secunda quaque hora. In Consumptive Cough, Sfc.—Dr. Granville. 39 R Aoidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tn_v. Misturas Amygdalae, f Sj. Extracti Conii, gr. iij. Misce: fiat haustus bis terve die sumendus. Mr. Brande. 40 R Misturas Acacia?, f Sj. Aquas destillatas, fSviss. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sss. Acidi Hydrocy. diluti, gutt. xij. Misce. A tablespoonful every three hours. In Consumptive Cough.—Mr. S. G. Morton. 41 R Potassas Bicarbonatis, gr. xv. Cocci Cacti, gr. viij. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Tere simul, cola, et adde Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tn_x. Misce. A teaspoonful to be taken when the cough is troublesome. In Hooping Cough of Children.—Dr. Granville. 42 R Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. TTLxxiv. Bismuthi Nitratis, Magnes. Carbonatis, ana Sij. Aquas puras ad fSvj. Misce: Sumat f Sj bis quotidie. R Acidi Hydrocyanici (Scheelii) Tnjss. Sodas Bicarbonatis, gr. xv. Misturae Camphoras, f 3x. Fiat haustus, ter die post pastum sumendus. Dr. W. Budd. W. F. C. 44 R Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. Tn_xij. Aquae Rosas, f Svss. Syrupi Papaveris, fSiij. Misce. A teaspoonful every two or three hours. In Croupy Cough after Purgatives.—Dr. Granville. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 19 45 R Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. m_v. Spir. Ammonias foetidi, f 3ss. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Tn_x. Spiritus Anisi, f3j. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sss. Aquas, fSj. Misce: sumat cochl. min. unum ter in die. In Laryngismus Stridulus.—Dr. Reid. 46 R Misturas Amygdalas, f Svss. Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. f 3ss. Tincturae Opii, f 3ss. Tinct. Lavand. comp. f Sij. Misce : fiat mistura cujus sumantur cochl. ij. larga secundis vel tertiis horis. In Gastrodynia with Spasms.—Dr. Copland. *7 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tnjij. Creasoti, Tnjij. Olei Terebinth. Tn_x. Mucil. Acacias, f Sj. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Sj. Misce: sumat partem dimidiam pro dosi, et repet. si opus sit. In Spasmodic Asthma.—Sir P. Crampton. *8 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tn_iv. Potas. Bicarbonatis, gr. x. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sss. Aquas Anethi, fSiss. Misce: fiat haustus bis die sumendus. In Irritable and Acid Stomach.—Dr. Druitt. 49 R Acidi Hydrocyanici, guttas v. Aquas Calidas, q. s. Inhale the vapor by means of a suitable apparatus three times a day, lying down an hour after each; very gradually increase the dose to ten drops. After four or six weeks give steel and quinine. ecus, In Hypertrophy of the Heart.—Dm. T. G. Hare. R Acidi Hydrocyanici diluti, f Sij. Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Misce : fiat lotio. To allay Itching in Cutaneous Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 61 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f3iss. Aquas Rosas, f Sviiss. Fiat lotio. For the same purpose.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 52 R Acidi Hydrocyanici diluti, 3j—iv. Decocti Malvas (vel Althasas) Ibj. Misce: fiat lotio. In Irritable Cutaneous Affections.—Dr. Joy. 63 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f5iij. Spirit, rectificati, f Sss. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Fiat lotio. To be applied with lint, covered with oiled silk. In Impetigo (after the scabs have been removed by fomentations, &c.) Mr. Plumbe. 54 R Acidi Hydrocyanici diluti, f 5ij. Misturae Amygdalas, f Sviy. Fiat lotio. In Itching Cutaneous Diseases.—Dr. Hooper. 55 R Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f Sij. Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f 3j. Tinct. Digitalis, f Siij. Aquas Rosse, f Sv. Fiat lotio: bis die appl. parti affectas ope spongioid. In Pruriginous Diseases of old persons.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 50 20 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 66 R Acidi Hydrocyanici diluti, f Sj. Liquoris Potassas, f Sij- Misturae Amygdalas, fSviij. Misce: fiat lotio. In Lichen.—Dr. Burgess. 57 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f Siss. Aquas destillatas, f Svijss. Plumbi Acetatis, gr. xvj. Spirit, rectificati, f 3>j- Fiat lotio. To allay Itching in Cutaneous Affections.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 58 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f Sij. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Misce. To be applied by means of a camel-hair pencil. In Acute Rheumatism.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 59 R Acidi Hydrocyanici diluti, f Sss. Sodas Bicarbonatis, Sij. Lactis vac. f Sviij. Misce: fiat lotio. In Milk-scall.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 60 R Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Sij. Hydrargyri Bichloridi, gr. ij. Emulsio. Amygd. Amaras, f Svj. Misce: fiat lotio. In Chronic Eruptions with Itching.—Dr. Burgess. 61 R Potassii Cyanidi, gr. j, Aquas destillatas, f giijss. Syrupi Limonum, f Sss. Misce et div. in haustus octo. Sumatur unus pro dosi. As a substitute for Hydrocyanic Acid.—Mr. Donovan. 62 R Potassii Cyanidi, gr. j. Amyli pulveris, Syrupi Acacia, ana q. s. Misce bene, et div. in pil. iv. Sumat unam sexta quaque hora. In Convulsive Dyspnoea.—Bailly. 63 R Potassii Cyanidi, gr. xij. Mist. Amygdalae, f Svj. Fiat lotio. In Itching Eruptions, Lichen, Sfc—Louis. 64 1$, Potassii Cyanidi, gr. iij. Aquas destillatas, f Sj. Misce. To be applied with compresses. To ease Rheumatic and Neuralgic pains.—Lombard. 65 R Cyanidi Potassii, gr. iij. Aq. Belladonnas dest. Sj- Fiat collyrium. In extreme Photophobia, Src.—Cunier. 66 R Cyanidi Potassii, gr. xij. Olei Amygdalae, Sij. Ung. Ceras Albas, Sij. Fiat unguentum. In Lichen.—Dr. Burgess. 67 R Potassii Cyanidi, gr. j. ad iv. Olei Amygdalio, Sij. Cerati Galeni (cold cream), Sij. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Neuralgic pains.—M. Cazenave. ACIDUM HYDROCHLORICUM. ACIDUM NITRICUM. ACIDUM NITRO-HYDROCHLORICUM. Hydrochloric or Muriatic, Nitric, and Nitro-muriatic Acids. These are all tonic, in small doses properly diluted. Externally they are caustic and detergent. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 21 Hydrochloric acid is refrigerant, tonic, antiseptic, and vermifuge. The diluted acid is used in malignant typhus and scarlet fever ; in cases of phosphatic urinary deposits ; and sometimes in syphilis. It is also used as a gargle in malignant sore throat, &c. Nitric acid is tonic and antiseptic; in chronic hepatitis; in indigestion, especially when connected with mixed urinary deposits of uric acid and the phosphates ; and in syphilitic affections in broken-down or scro- fulous constitutions. It has also been found useful in hooping-cough, and in asthma. Dr. Arnoldi prescribes it diluted to the strength of lemon juice, and sweetened ; in this way he has given as much as a drachm of the strong acid per diem to a child of two years old. The red fuming nitric acid, commonly termed nitrous acid, is sometimes preferred, particularly in cholera. Strong nitric acid is used locally as a caustic to warts, sloughing phage- denas, hemorrhoidal excrescences, &c. ; and in more diluted form to superficial ulcers which are indisposed to cicatrize, and to offensive ulcers, and caries of the bones. The vapor of nitric acid is disinfec- tant ; but probably inferior to chlorine. Nitro-hydrochloric (nitro-muriatic) acid, is thought to act more deci- dedly on the liver than the preceding, especially as applied to the skin by foot-bath and sponging. It is also used in syphilitic and mercurial cachexia, cutaneous diseases, &c. The preparations and doses are as follow: Acidum JJydrochloricwm Purum, 5 to 30 minims. -----------------------dilutum, L. 30 to 60 minims. Julepum Acidum [Guy's II.], ad libitum. Acidum Nitricum Dilutum, L. 10 to 40 minims. Acidum Nitromuriaticum [nitro hydrochloricum], 5 to 20 minims. • dilutum, 10 to 40 minims. ■ Nitricum alcoholisatum, 30 minims. 68 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, 5j. Aquas destillatas, f gxiv. Syrupi, f Sij. Misce: sumantur f Sij subinde. In Typhus, Scarlatina, and Angina.—Dr. Gregory. 69 R Acidi Muriatici [hydrochlorici], f 3j. Decocti Hordei, Oj. Sacchari Albi, Sss. Fiat mistura. Sumat f Sij—iv. bis terve die. In Typhoid Fever, and while deposits from urine.—Dr. Copland. 70 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f 3j. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Syrupi Mori, fSj. Misce: sig. A tablespoonful every four or five hours. In Malignant Fevers, and Exanthemata of Children.—Dr. Ure. 71 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Sij. Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Syrupi F»ubi Idasi, f Sij. Misce. A tablespoonful every hour in water or gruel. In Fevers, Phlebitis, Sec.—Dr. Reid. 72 R Acidi Hydrochlorici diluti, f 3U- Infusi Quassise, f Sviiss. Syr. Aurantii, f Sss. Fiat mistura. Sumat partem quartam bis die. To prevent the generation of worms, after purgatives.—Dr. Paris. 22 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 73 IJ, Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Sij. Infusi Calumbas, f Svss. Tincturas Lupuli, f Sss. Fiat mistura. Sumatur pars sexta pro dosi. In Indigestion with Phosphatic Diathesis.—Dr. Hooper. 74 IJ, Acidi Hydrochlorici, Sij. iEtheris Acetici, Sss. Decocti Altha>tc, Sv. Syrupi Rubi Idasi, Sij. Misce: sig. A tablespoonfulevery two hours. Phoebus. 75 R Acidi Hydrochlorici diluti, Tn_xx. Infusi Aurantii, comp. f Six. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sj. Fiat haustus horis ij. ante prandium quotidie sumendus. In the above cases.—Dr. Paris. 76 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Sij. Sodii Chloridi, Sss. Aquas destillatas, f Siv. Fiat solutio. Sumat cochleare unum in cyatho vinario aquas. In Anorexia.—Dr. Cullen. 77 R Decocti Cydonii, f Svij. Syrupi Mori, f Sj. Acidi Hydrochloride Tn_xv—xxx. Fiat gargarisma. In Sore Throat.—R. G. Holland. 78 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f 3iss. Decocti Cinchonas, Infusi Rosas, comp. ana f Siiiss. Mellis Rosas, f Sj. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Malignant Sore Throat.—Mr. Brande. 79 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f 5j—iss. Syrupi Rosas gallicas, f Sj. Decocti Hordei, f Svij. Misce: fiat gargarisma. Dr. Joy. 80 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, Sj. Infusi Cinchonas, Svij. Mellis Despumati, Sj- Fiat gargarisma. In Putrid Sore Throat, Chronic Quinsy, Sec.—Radius. 81 R Infusi Salvia1, Sviij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, Siss. Syrupi Mori, Sij. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Malignant Sore Throat.—Wendt. 82 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Sss. Infusi Rosas comp. f Siiiss. Mellis Rosas, f Sss. Misce: fiat gargarisma. Dr. Ainslie. 83 R Infusi Rosas comp. f Sviss. Acidi Muriatici dil. 3ij. Tinct. Capsici, f Siss. Mellis, f Siij. Fiat gargarisma saspe utendum. Dr. Copland. 84 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, f 3j. Mellis, Aquas Rosas, ana f Sj. Misce: fiat linctus, ter vel quater die gingivis applicandus. In Scorbutic Ulceration of the Gums.—Mr. Brande. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 23 85 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, Mellis; ana partes aequales. Misce. To touch the Fauces with in Diphtherite.—Brettonneau. 86 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, Sij. Syrupi Mori, Sij. Misce: fiat collutorium part, affectis applicandum. In Stomatitis.—Wendt. 87 R Mel. Rosas, 5x. Acidi Hydrochlorici, Tttxx. Syrupi Rhosados, Sij. Misce: fiat linctus. 88 R Acidi Muriatici, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sij. Misce: fiat lotio. In Chilblains, Lepra, Sec.—Beral. 89 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, gutt. iij. ad vj. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Fiat collyrium, s«pe applicandum. For removing particles of iron from the Eye.—Sichel. 90 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, gutt. viij. Aquas puras, f Siv. Misce : fiat injectio. R. G. Holland. 91 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, Tn_x. Vini Opii, Tn_xx. Decocti Hordei, q. s. Fiat injectio. To be carefully injected into the bladder, when coated with mucus and phosphates. Dr. G. Bird. 92 R Acidi Hydrochlorici, Sss. Unguenti Sambuci, 5x. Fiat linimentum, bis die applicandum. In Porrigo.—Dr. Ure. 93 R Acidi Muriatici, Ung. Althaeas, ana Sss. Ung. Juniperi, Sij. Misce: fiat unguentum, bis die applicandum. In Tinea Capitis.—Henke. 94 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Sij. Syrupi Aurantii, t Sij. Aquas, f Sxiv. Fiat mistura. Dosis f Siv. Dr. Hamilton. 95 R Acidi Nitrici, f Sss. Decocti Hordei, Oj. Misce. A wineglassful to be taken three times a day. In Papulous Eruptions.—Dr. Burgess. 96 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Siss. Aqua1, f Sxxiv. Sacchari, Siss. Fiat mistura. Sumat f Siij. ter die ope tubuli vitrei. In Typhoid Fevers, Chronic Hepatitis, and secondary Syphilis.—Dr. Joy. 97 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Sij. Spir. Athens Nitrici, f 3ij. Syrupi, f Sss. Aquas, f Sviiss. Misce : sumatur pars sexta ter die. In Dyspepsia, with foul tongue and inactive liver.—Dr. Druitt. 98 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f5j. Decocti Hordei, Oj. Misce. The whole to be taken daily. In Coloration of the skin from taking nitrate of silver.—Dr. Ure. 24 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 99 R Acidi Nitrici dil. f 5j. Aquas destillatas, f Sxivss. Svrupi Aurantii, f Siss. l-u„- Fiat mistura quotidie sumenda, ope tubuli vitrei, partitis haustibus. Dr. Pereira. 100 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Sij- Infusi Chiraytas, Sviiss. Misce: Dosis, f Siss. ter die. As a Tonic, when the bowels are irritable.—-Dr. Druitt. 101 R Acidi Nitrici dil. Ulxxx. Decocti Cinchonas, f Siss. Fiat haustus 4ta quaque hora sumendus. In Dropsy with Diseased Liver (after a purgative). r Mr. J. S. Wilkinson. 102 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, fSj- Aquas destillatae, f Svss. Extr. Hyoscyami, Sss. _ Syrupi Zingiberis, f Siij- Misce: sumat f Sj- Dr. Copland. 103 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Siss. Aquae destillatas, Oiss. Spir. Lavandulae comp. f Siv. Syrupi Aurantii, f Siss. Misce: dosis, cyathus vinosus ter quaterve in die. In Secondary Syphilis, Chronic Hepatitis, Chronic Indolent Ulcers of the Leg, obstinate Cutaneous Diseases, Sec.—Dr. M. Ryan. 104 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Svj. Potassas Nitratis, Sj- Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Siss. Tinct. Opii, f 3j Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. duo ampla ter in die. In Oxaluria.—Dr. Aldridge. 105 R Acidi Nitrici Rubri, f Sj. Aquas Menthas Piperitae (vel Misturas Camphoras), f Sj. Tincturae Opii, Ulxx. Misce. A fourth part to be taken in a cupful of gruel every three or four hours. In Asiatic Cholera.—Mr. Hope. 106 R Acidi Nitrici, Tllxij. Aquas destillatas, f sxvj. Fiat lotio. To Indolent Ulcers.—Sir E. Home. 107 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f 3ij- Aquas purse, Oj. Fiat lotio. To Indolent and Foetid Ulcers, and Caries of Bones. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 108 R Rosas petalas, 9j. Aquas ferventis, f Sviij. Acidi Nitrici dil. f Siiss. Macera, et cola, ut fiat lotio. In Lichen and Chronic Eczema.—Dr. Hooper. 109 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, f 5j. Acidi Hydrochlorici dil. f Sss. Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Misce : sumat cochl. ij. ter die. In Irritable Bladder, with Alkaline Urine.—Mr. Coulson. 110 R Acidi Hydrochl. diluti, Acidi Nitrici diluti, ana f Sij. Tinct. Gentianas comp. f Siiiss. Fiat mistura. A teaspoonful to be taken in a wineglassful of water twice a day. Mr. E. Wtt.son. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 25 HI R Acidi Nitrici diluti, Acidi Hydrochl. diluti, ana Tn_x. Infusi Quassia', f Siss. M. fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In desquamative Nephritis, with general Dropsy.—Dr. G. Johnson. 112 R Acidi Nitrici, Tn_xij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, Tn_xij. Aquas Mentha? pip. f Svss. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sss. Misce : Sit dosis pars sexta. Dr. Hooper. 113 R Acidi Nitrici, f Sj- Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Siij- Misturas Camphoras, f Siiiss. Misce: capiat cochleare min. ex infusi Anthemidis f Siss, ter die: et cap. o. n. gr. v. pil. Hydrarg-chlor. comp. In Oxaluria, with Dyspepsia, Sec—Dr. G. Bird. 114 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, Acidi Hydrochlorici diluti, ana f Siij. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sj. Aquas fl. Aurantii, f Sj- Aquas destillatas, f Sxiiiss. Fiat mistura. Sumatur cyathus vinarius ter vel quater die. Dr. Druitt. 115 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, Acidi Hydrochlorici dil. ana Tn_v. Inf. Serpentarias, Sj. Fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In Oxaluria, with Debility and Irritability.—Dr. G. Bird. 116 R Acidi Nitrici dil. Acidi Hydrochlorici dil. ana in. v. Misturas Gentianas comp. f 5x. Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. Tonic and Laxative. 117 R Acidi Nitrici, lUxij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, TTLxxiv. Infusi Lupuli, f Sviij. Misce: sumat cyath. vinosum ter de die: et omni nocte capiat pilulam sequentem. Hydrarg. cum Creta, gr. iss. Ipecacuanhas p. gr. j. Fiat pilula. In Oxaluria, Sec.—Dr. G. Bird. 118 R Acidi Hydrochlor. diluti, Acidi Nitrici diluti, ana Tn_xxx, Tinct. Camphoras comp. f 3iv. Tinct. Aurantii, f Sss. Syrupi Sarsas, f Sss. Aquas Rosas, f Svj. Misce : sumat cochl. ij. ampla bis die. H. f. 119 R Acidi Hydrochlorici diluti, Acidi Nitrici diluti, ana f Sj. Extracti Taraxaci, Sj. Infusi Gentianas comp. f Svij. Misce: fiat mistura cujus sumat cochl. magna duo bis die ante cibum. //( Dysmenorrhea and Amenorrhcea.—Dr. E. Rigby. 120 R Acidi Nitrici diluti, Acidi Hydrochlorici, ana f Siss. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sss. Tinct. Aurantii, f Six. Misce : capiat cochl. parv. ex aquas cyatho jqjuno vcntriculo bis quotidie. B. Travers, Jun. 3 26 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 121 R Acidi Nitrici dil. f 3ss. Acidi Hydrochlor. dil. f Sj- Spir. iEtheris Nitrici, f Sss. Syrupi Sarsas, f Sj- Aquas puras, f Sviss._ Misce: sumat cochl. ij. ter die. Alterative.—Dr. Hooper. 122 R Acidi Hydrochlorici diluti, Acidi Nitrici diluti, ana f Sj. Liquoris Taraxaci, f Sj- Infusi Cinchonas flavas, f Svij. Fiat mistura cujus sumat cochlearia magna ij. bis die ante cibum. In Dysmenorrhea.—Dr. E. Rigby. 123 R Acidi Nitrici, f Sij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, f Siij- Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Misce. For sponging the body, add f Siij. of the above to Oj. of warm water, and apply It for a quarter of an hour. As a foot-bath, add 6 ounces of the acid to 2 gallons of water in a deep wooden or earthen vessel; and while the feet are in the bath (the temperature of which should be 96° or 98°) the inside of the legs and thighs and arms, and the right side over the liver, should be sponged alternately. This should be continued for 15 minutes, morning and evening. An aperient draught of salts in a bitter infusion should be taken every second morning. In Chronic Affections of the Liver.—Mr. J. R. Martin. 124 R Acidi Nitro muriatici, Sj- Adipis preparati, Sj. Misce ope spat, ligneas, et adde Olei Terebinth, rect. Sij. Misce, fiat linimentum. As a Rubefacient in Chest Affections.—Dr. Graves. ACIDUM LACTICUM. Lactic Add. Lactic acid increases the appetite and promotes digestion ; it has also been recommended in phosphatic diathesis. Dose 2 to 10 grains several times a day. Trochisci Acidi Ladici (Magendie's), 6 in the day. 125 R Acidi Lactici, Sj- Aquas, Oj. Syrupi simp, (vel Aurantii), Sj. A wineglassful several times a day. In simple Indigestion.—Magendie. Acidum Muriaticum. See Acidum Hydrochloricum, &c. ACIDUM OXALICUM. Oxalic Acid. Oxalic Acid, or Acid of Sugar, is well known as one of the most rapid and fatal poisons. On the continent it is used as a refrigerant, in very small doses, and is supposed to be useful in some inflammatory condi- tions of mucous membranes. Dose, J grain to 1 grain. Salt of sorrel and the artificial superoxalate of potash possess the same poisonous and remedial properties. 126 R Acidi Oxalici, gr. viij. Misturas Acaciae, f Siij. Syrupi, fSj. Misce. A spoonful to be taken several times a day In Inflammation of the Fauces and Digestive Tube.—M. Nardo. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 27 127 R Acidi Oxalici, gr. iv. Syrupi Limonis, f Sss. Aquas, f Sviiss. M. fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. ampla duo tertiis horis. In Inflammation of the Stomach.—Dr. Neligan. [For Trochisci Acidi Oxalici, and Troch. Potassae Super-oxalatis, see Pocket Formulary.] The effects of a poisonous dose are best combated by the immediate administration of chalk, whiting, or magnesia, in water or any demul- cent liquid. ACIDUM PHOSPHORICUM. Phosphoric acid is employed as a refrigerant and general tonic, like the mineral acids, but is preferred to them in some cases ; it is more efficacious in quenching thirst in diabetes, agrees better with the stomach, and is thought to possess peculiar efficacy when there is a tendency to earthy deposits in the urine, or to exostosis, or ossification of the arteries ; in caries, &c. Dose of Acidum Phosphoricum Dilutum, 20 to 40 minims. 128 R Acidi Phosphorici diluti, Sj- Decocti Hordei, Oij. Sit pro potu communi. In Diabetes. 129 R Acidi Phosphorici diluti, Sj. Decocti Salep (vel Avenas), Svj. Syrupi Rubi Idasi (vel Mori), Sss. Misce. A spoonful every two hours. In Caries, Salivation, and Hemorrhage*—Wendt. 130 R Acidi Phosphorici diluti, f Sss. Infusi Calumbas, Sviiss. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Sss. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat f Sj. ter in die. In Phosphatic Deposits from Urine.—Dr. Neligan. 131 R Acidi Phosphorici diluti, Acidi Hydrochlorici dil. ana f Siss. Tinct. Calumbas, Six. M. capiat cochl. parv. j. bis die ex aquas cyatho. In the same. 132 R Acidi Phosphorici dil. f Sss. Infusi Dvas Ursi, Siss. Ft. haust. bis die sum. In Mucous Urine with Copious earthy excretions.—Dr. G. Bird. 133 R Acidi Phosphorici dil. f 3ss. Infusi Chimaphilas, f Siss. Fiat haustus, bis bie sumendus. In the same case, when the Kidneys are inactive.—Dr. G. Bird. 134 R Acidi Phosphorici dil. f 3ss. Inf. Pareiras, f Siss. Fiat haustus. In the same, with opaque mucus.—Dr. G. Bird. 135 R Acidi Phosphorici dil. f Sss. Infusi Buchu, f Siss. Fiat haustus. In the same, with Inaction of the Skin and Kidneys.—Dr. G. Bird. 136 R Acidi Phosphorici sicci, Assafoetidas, Pulv. rad. Althasas, ana, Sij- Aquas, q. s. Fiant pilulas, gr. iv. Sig. Three pills three times a day. In Caries.—Rust. 28 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 137 R Acidi Phosphorici sicci, Pulv. Cinchona1, Extracti Cascarillas, ana Sj- Testas prasparatas. gr. xv. Ferri pulverati, gr. xlv. ... tv +• Misce cum mucilag. acacias q. s. et div. in pil. cxx. Five pills to be taken three times a day' In Seminal Weakness.— Wurtzer. 138 R Acidi Phosphorici dil. Siv- Aquas puras, Sivss. Fiat lotio. In Caries.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. ACIDUM SALICULOSUM. Saliculous Acid. This acid is obtained by dissolving 1 part of salicine in 10 of water, mixing it with 1 part of bichromate of potash, and 24 of oil of vitriol, diluted with 10 of water, distilling, and rectifying the oily acid from chloride of calcium. It exists also in the volatile oil of Meadow Sweet, Spircea Ulmaria. It is diuretic, irritant, and narcotic, and is used in various dropsical affections, particularly in those connected with heart- disease, where from the weakened state of that organ digitalis would be improper. It is administered in the form of a tincture, containing 1 drachm of the acid in 1 ounce of proof spirit; or of a syrup, made by adding 45 drops of the tincture to 1 ounce of simple syrup. By satu- rating the acid with potash or soda, and evaporating, salts of these alkalies are obtained which have the same effects as the acid more cer- tainly and powerfully. 139 R Tinctures Acidi Saliculosi. gtt. xx. Syrupi Menthas piperita1, Sj. Aquas Hyssopi, f Svj. Misce. A spoonful to be taken every hour. In Dropsy.—M. Hannon. 140 R Syrupi Acidi Saliculosi, Sj. Aquas Hyssopi, Sv. Misce : as the last. 141 R Potassii vel Sodii Salicylidi, Sss. Extracti Graminis (vel Tarax.), q. s. Fiant pil. cxx. Take from two to five pills in the day. In Dropsies.—M. Hannon. 142 R Potassii vel Sodii Salicylidi, 3ss. Sacchari Lactis pulv. Siv. Misce bene, et div. in pulveres x. Two to four packets in a day. In Dropsies.—M. Hannon. ACIDUM SULPHURICUM. Sulphuric Acid. The concentrated acid (Oil of Vitriol) is a powerful escharotic, rapidly disorganizing the parts with which it comes in contact, and is conse- quently an energetic corrosive poison. Largely diluted, it is admi- nistered as an antiseptic and refrigerant in typhoid fevers ; as a tonic in general debility, and in weakness of the digestive organs attended with alkaline pyrosis; as an astringent in hemorrhages and colliquative sweats. Lately it has been used with remarkable success in many cases of epidemic diarrhoea and cholera. It is also given in some chronic cu- taneous affections attended with troublesome itching; in hiccup ; in chronic catarrhal diseases, &c The dose of the diluted acid (Acidum Sulphuricum Dilutum, l.) is from 10 to 20 or 30 minims; of Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum, 5 to 15 minims. Externally, the strong acid is used alone, carefully applied, as a THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 29 caustic; or formed into a paste with saffron (Causticum Sulphuricum). As a rubefacient, it is combined with lard (Unguentum Acidi Sulphurici), or with oils (Linimentum Ac. Sulph. Compositum). With a large quan- tity of water it is used as a lotion in some skin-diseases, and in injections. 143 R Acidi Sulphurici, Sj. (pondere.) Aquas puras, Sxxxij. Syrupi simplicis, Sij. Misce. To be taken by small cupfuls. As a preventive of Lead Colic.—M. Martin Solon, 144 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Sij. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Misce: capiat f Siss statim, et rep. f Sj. post singulas sedes liquidas. In Epidemic Diarrhoea.—Mr. Griffith. 145 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, Sij. Aquas puras, f Svj. Misce: sumat f Sj. post singulas sedes liquidas. In the same.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 146 R Sacchari Albi, Siv. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Sij. Tinct. Cardamomi comp. f 3iv. Aquas Menthas pip. ad f Svj. Sumat partem quartam 4ta quaque hora. In the same.—Mr. E. Shepherd. 147 R Sacchari Albi, Siv. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Siss. Tinct. Cardamomi co. f 3iij. Liq. Morphias Bimeconatis, TT|_xl. Misturas Camphoras, f Svss. Misce. A fourth part every four hours. In Diarrhoea with Vomiting (English Cholera).—Mr. E. Shepherd. 148 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, TTLxv. Infusi Rosas comp. f Siss. Syrupi, f3j. Misce: fiat haustus. In Hemorrhage.—Dr. Joy. 149 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Siv. Syrupi Aurantii, f Siss. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. min. bis die ex cyatho aquas. Dr. J. Clark. 150 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Sj. Syrupi Aurantii, f 3vj. Aquas puras, f Sviiss. Misce: sumat partem sextam ter die. In Debility, withprofuse Perspiration.—Dr. Druitt. 151 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f3ss to fSj. Syrupi Mori, f Sj. Aquas puras, f Siv. Misce. A tablespoonful three or four times a day. In the advanced stage of Inflammatory and Febrile disorders of Children. Dr. Ure. 152 R Infusi Rosas comp. f 5x. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, Tn_xxx. Syrupi, f 3j. Misce: fiat haustus, quaque hora sumendus. In Haemoptysis.—Dr. G. Gregory. 153 R Acidi Sulphurici dil. f Sij- Magnesias Sulphatis, 3vj. Infusi Rosas comp. Svj. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat f Sj. 4ta quaque hora. In Epistaxis.—Mr. Davis. 3* 30 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 154 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, Tn,v—xv. Infusi Cascarillas, f 3x. Syrupi Aurantii, f 5j- Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. _, Tonic.—Dr. Druitt. 155 R Infusi Rosas comp. f Svss. Acidi Sulphurici dil. f 3ij- Extracti Conii, gr. xij. Syrupi Mori, f Siij- Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. ij. larga 4ta quaque hora. In Hcemoptysis.—Dn. G. Gregory. 166 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, TTLxl. Spirit. iEtheris comp. f Sij- Sacchari Albi, Sss. Aquas Menthas vir. f Svj. Misce : sumat partem quartam quater die. As a Restorative after Illness.—Dr. Druitt. 157 R Decocti Cinchonas, f Svj. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Siss. Fiat mistura: dosis, pars sexta. Tonic.—Dr. Hooper. 158 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Siss. Magnesia Sulphatis, Sj. Acidi Sulphurici dil. Tllxv. Fiat haustus, bis vel ter die sumendus. Tonic and Laxative.—Mr. Brande. 159 R Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Sss. Syrupi Rhoeados, f Sij. Tinct. Cardamomi, f 3ij- Fiat mistura cujus sumat cochleare minimum sextis horis, in quovis vehiculo grato. Dr. Pereira. 160 R Acidi Sulphurici Aromatici, f Siiss. Syrupi Rosas Gallicas, f Svss. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Misce: fiat mistura: sumat unciam sextis horis. In Passive Hemorrhages and Colliquative Sweats.—Dr. Neligan. 161 R Acidi Sulphurici Alcoholisati (Eaude Rabet), Sss. Aquas puras, Sxij. Syrupi simplicis, Sss. Misce: pro potu communi. In Low Fevers and Passive Hemorrhages.—French Hosp. 162 R Acidi Sulphurici, iEtheris Nitrici, ana partes asquales. M. sumat guttas v. ad x., ex aquas uncia. In Spasms, Hemorrhages, Sec—Vogler. 163 R Decocti Hordei, f Svij. Mellis Rosa1, fSj. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, f Sss. vel Tn_xl. Misce: fiat gargarisma. Mr. R. G. Holland. 164 R Mellis Optimi, Sv. Acidi Sulphurici (pondere), 9j. Misce. To be applied by means of a camel-hair pencil. In Aphtha..—Professor Lippich. 165 R Acidi Sulphurici dil. f Sij. Aquas, Oj. Fiat lotio. In Prurigo.—Dr. Gregory. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 31 166. if, Acidi Sulphurici (pondere), Siv. Acidi Acetici, Spiritus rectificati, fialbij. Misce. Applied externally to foul ulcers, and to stop bleeding. Also 20 to 30 drops given internally in water. Vulnerary, Styptic, Astringent.—Campana. 167 R Acidi Sulphurici, Siss. Olei Terebinthinas, Sss. Olei Olivas, Siss. Misce: fiat linimentum. As a Counter-irritant.—Mr. Pearson. Acidum Tartaricum. See Acidum Citricum. Acidum Tannicum. See Galljj:. ACONITUM. Monkshood. Monkshood (the leaves and root of Aconitum Napellus, Nat. Ord. Ranunculacece) is a powerful poison. In medicinal doses it is anodyne, sedative, diuretic, and diaphoretic. It produces a sensation of numb- ness in the mouth and throat, and the parts to which it is applied. It is used, both topically and internally, to relieve neuralgic and rheu- matic pains; and is also occasionally administered in hypertrophy of the heart, dropsy, consumption, gastralgia, &c. A slight increase in the quantity or frequency of the dose may be attended with fatal effects; it must therefore be exhibited with the greatest caution, and the state of the pulse ascertained before the dose is repeated. As there are several Tinctures of Aconite (the doses of which are stated below), it is of importance that the prescriber should indicate which he intends. The extract is of such variable strength, that its use requires especial caution. The following are the usual doses of the officinal preparations. Extractum Aconiti, L. or E., | grain to 2 grains. ----------------Alcohol. U. S. & P., fth of a grain to }d. ----------------, et siccum. Prus. Ph. 1 grain to 3 grains. Succus Aconiti (alcoholisatus) (less powerful than the tincture of the root). Tinctura Aconiti, L. (from the root), 5 to 9 minims, but chiefly for outward use. Tinctura Aconiti radicis, U. S-, as L. ---------------------D., 4 to 7 minims. ---------------------Dr. Fleming's. 3 minims 3 times a day, as an anodyne, aneuralgic, and calmative; or 5 minims, repeated in not less than 4 hours as an antiphlogistic. Tinctura Aconiti rad. concentrata, Turnbull's, for outward use. ---------------foliorum, U. S., 20 to 30 drops. Unguentum Aconiti, and Ung. Aconiti Ammoniati, are for outward use, in neuralgia, &c. Aconitina, the active principle of Aconite, is too power- ful for internal administration. The prescriber should acquaint his patient with its extremely high price, 3s. 6d. per grain. We have known this neglected, where a quantity of ointment, amounting to several pounds' value, has been ordered. 168 R Tinctura Aconiti (Fleming's), f Sj. Sodas Carbonatis, 3iss. Magnesias Sulphatis, Siss. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Fiat mistura. A tablespoonful to be taken when the pain is urgent. In Gastralgia.—Dr. Fleming. 169 R Tinctura? Aconiti, (D.) TTLv. Misturas Camphoras, f Sj. Fiat haustus, 4tis horis sumendus donee dolor mitoscat. (Its effects must be carefully watched.) In acute Rheumatism and Neuralgia.—Dr. Neligan. 32 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 170 E, Extr. Aconiti Alcoholici, granum unum. Pulveris Glycyrrhizas, gr. xij. Syrupi simplicis, q. s., ut fiant pilulas vj. Dr. Turnbull. 171 R Extracti Aconiti, gr. j. Antimonii Oxysulphureti, gr. j. _ Magnesia, gr. x. Misce: fiat pulvis. One to be taken every four hours. In Rheumatic Pains, Sec—Vogler. 172 R Extracti Aconiti, Sss. Vini Antim. Potassio-tart. Sss. Misce. From 15 to 20 drops to be taken three times a day, In Painful Gout, with Fever.—Rust. 173 R Extracti Aconiti, gr. xx. Tincturae Guaiaci, Sij. Vini Colchici sem. Sss. Misce. Fifteen drops to be taken three times a day. In Chronic Gout.—Dr. Sobernheim. 174 R- Extr. Aconiti Alcoholici, gr. xv. Extr. Taraxaci, gr. xv. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, q. s. Misce cautissime, et div. in pil. xl. quarum sumat unam vel duas mane nocteque. In Papulous Affections of the Skin.—Cazenave. 175 R Extracti Aconiti Alcoholici, gr.ij. Myristicas Adipis, gr. xviij. Misturas Acaciae, q. s. ut fiat massula. Divide in pilulas sex quarum sumatur una sextis horis. In Chronic Rheumatism, Sec—Dr. Neligan. 176 R Extracti Aconiti, granum unum. Guaiaci Resinas, gr. viij. Olei Cajeputi, q. s. Fiant pilulas duas. Capiat unam nocte maneque. In Rheumatism, Sec.—Dr. Copland. 177 R Tincturae Aconiti (Ph. L-), f 5x. Linimenti Saponis, f Svj. Fiat linimentum. To be rubbed on the painful joint at bed-time. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 178 R Tincturas Aconiti, Tincturas Belladonnas, ana f Sij. Aquas Rosas, f Siv. Misce: fiat embrocatio. Let f Sij be rubbed over the sacrum, groins, &c. In threatened Abortion.—Dr. R. Eades. 179 R Tincturas Aconiti,'f Sj. Aquas destillatas, f Sj. Fiat embrocatio. In Neuralgic Pains.—Dr. R. Eades. 180 R Tinctura Aconiti (Fleming's), f Siv. Extracti Belladonnas, 3ss. Linim. Camphoras comp. f Siss. Fiat linimentum. As a Counter-irritant and Sedative.—Dr. Oldham. 181 . R Linim. Saponis, Sij. Tinct. Aconiti, (Ph. L.) Sj. Misce: fiat linim. 182 R Extracti Aconiti, Sj. Liquoris Ammonias, gtt. viij. Adipis praaparati, Siij. Fiat unguentum. In Old Rheumatic Pains, Neuralgia, Sec.—Dr. A. Turnbull. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 33 183 R Aconitinae, gr. iv. Olei Olivas, rn. viij. Tere simul, et adde Adipis prasparati, Sij- Misce. To be used by friction with the finger for several minutes. In Neuralgia, Sec.—Dr. A. Turnbull. 184 R Aconitinas, gr. v. Olei Olivas, 5ss. Tere simul, ed adde Adipis prasparati, Sviiss. Olei Bergamii, V\,x. Olei Santali, TTUj. Fiat unguentum. In Neuralgic Rheumatism.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. Acorus Calamus. See Calamus. ADANSONIA. Baobab Tree. The bark of the Baobab Tree (Adansonia digitata, Nat. Ord. Bom- baccce or Sterculiacece) is tonic and diaphoretic, and has been recommended as a substitute for Cinchona. It differs from it, however, in having but little taste. The decoction is mucilaginous, and soon spoils. It is taken in the same manner as Cinchona bark, usually in the form of decoction. ADIANTHUM. Maidenhair. Adianthum Capillus Veneris, and A. pedatum, European and Ame- rican Maidenhair, are pectoral, and are used, especially in France, in the form of Syrup (Sirop de Capillaire). Mixed with water, it may be taken as a common drink in catarrhal disorders. ^GLE MARMELOS. Bael, or Bela. The Bael is sometimes termed the Bengal Quince, but belongs to the Nat. Ord. Aurantiacece. A decoction of the root is used in Malabar as a remedy for hypochondriasis, melancholy, and palpitations of the heart; and of the leaves in asthma. In this country the bark of the root, and the unripe fruit and the preserved fruit, have been introduced into me- dical use, chiefly in irritations of the mucous membrane, and to obviate costiveness arising from debility. 185 R Fruct. immaturi Belas, Sij- Aquas, Oj. Coque lente ad f Sv. et cola. Sit dosis, fSj. ad f Siss. bis terve die, vel quaque tertia hora. In Dysentery and Diarrhoea.—Mr. Pound. 186 R Extracti Belas, Sj- Pil. Rhei comp. Sss. Fiant pilulas xx. Sumantur duas hora prandii quotidie. In Indigestion with Costiveness. 187 R Extracti Belas, 9ij. Extracti Aloes aquosi, 3j. Fiant pil. xij. Sumat unam ante prandium quotidie, et hora somni si opus sit. As the last. The jelly of the preserved fruit is eaten at meals to prevent costiveness. yESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Horse Chestnut. The bark of Horse Chestnut has been used as a substitute for Cin- chona. From half an ounce to an ounce of the powder may be taken in twenty-four hours. The decoction may be used in the same way as Decoctum Cinchonce. 34 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. JETHEREA. JEthers. JEther. Sulphuric iEther is a diffusible stimulant, much employed, on account of its rapid but transient effects, for the relief of spasmodic and nervous affections not connected with inflammation ; as in spasmodic asthma, angina pectoris, cramp of the stomach, spasmodic and flatu- lent colic, hiccough, nervous palpitation, fainting, &c. Externally, it is applied to produce cold by evaporation; or if the vapor is confined, as a stimulant and rubefacient. Inhaled, it produces insensibility to pain, and is used for this purpose in painful and protracted operations. In some cases fatal results have followed its inhalation. The other aethers have a similar effect as diffusible stimuli, but with some difference. JElher Nitrosus and Spiritus JEtheris Nitrici are mildly stimulating, and more decidedly diuretic, or diaphoretic if the patient be kept warm Oleum JEthereum is anodyne and calmative ; but is seldom given alone. JEther Aceticus is much used on the continent, internally, as a mild stimulant, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, and nervine; externally, in stimu- lating liniments; and alone, in gentle frictions in Gout. JEther Hydro- chloride, Muriatic Ether, is regarded as diuretic and diaphoretic. What has been termed Chloric ^Ether is a solution of chloroform in alcohol. Chloroformyle, Chloroform, is classed with the Others ; it is given as a pleasant and effective .antispasmodic, in spasmodic asthma, colic, cho- lera, &c.; and is used externally as a stimulant and anodyne; and to arrest phagedenic ulceration. Inhaled, it is now preferred to aether for producing insensibility to pain ; but requires caution. The doses of the officinal sethereal compounds are: Mther [Sulphuricus], 20 minims to a fluid-drachm, or sometimes more. Spiritus iEtheris compositus, from half a fluid-drachm to two. dither Nitrosus, 10 to 20 minims. Spiritus ^Etheris Nitrici, half a fluid-drachm to two. jEther Aceticus, from 5 to 30 or 40 drops. JEther Muriaticus, 10 to 30 minims. Spiritus JEtheris Muriaticus, 20 minims to a drachm. Chloroformyle [chloroform], 3 to 12 drops; in delirium tremens, to a drachm. Mther Ohloricus is of uncertain strength, and usually contains 1 part of chlo- roform to 6 or 7 parts of alcohol. [iEther Anaestheticus (chlorinated hydrochloric ether), and some other ethereal compounds, are also used for inhaling.] 188 R JEtheris Sulphurici, f 3iij. Misturas Camphora, fsvss. Fiat mistura. Dosis, pars quarta. Dr. Hooper. 189 R .Etheris, f Sj. Cetacei, gr. ij. Tere simul, et adde Aquas (vel aq. Menthas pip.), f 3xj. Fiat haustus. In Nervous Headache, Spasmodic Colic, Sec.—Durande. 190 R Athens Sulphurici, f Sss. Misturas Camphoras, f Svij. Syrupi Croci, f Sss. Fiat mistura, cujus sit dosis cochlearia tria ampla. In Spasms (repeated every 1, 2, or 3 hours, according to their violence). Mr. Brande. 191 R .2Etheris Sulphurici, Liquoris Ammonias, anaf 3ss. Misturas Camphoras, f 3x. Tinct. Cardamomi comp. f 5j. Misce pro haustu, bis vel ter die sumendo. In Nervous Headache.—Mr. Brande. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 35 192 R Athens Sulphurici, Sij. Olei Ricini, Sj. Misce. A teaspoonful every one, two, or three hours. In Tape Worms.—Alibert. 193 R iEtheris Sulphurici, Siij—vj. Olei Terebinthinas rectif. 3ij. Misce. Ten or twelve drops to be taken in sugared water morning and evening. In Gall Stones.—Durande. 194 R Sp. JEtheris compositi, f Sj. Misturas Camphoras, f Sj. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Sij. Misce : fiat haustus statim sumendus, et repetatur bihorio molestante flatulentia. In flatulent Colic.—Dr. Neligan. 195 R Misturas, Camphoras, f Sj. Spir. Athens comp. f Sij. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Siv. Spir. Anisi, f Svj. Olei. Carui, TT|_xij. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sij. Aquas Menthas pip. f Svss. Misce: fiat mistura: sumat cochl. ij. ampla urgente flatu. In Flatulent Colic.—Dr. Joy. 196 R Magnesias Carbon. 9j. Aquas Anethi, f 3x. Spir. jEtheris comp. f Sj. Tinct. Castorei, Sj. Olei Anisi, Tnjj. Misce: fiat haustus. Dr. Copland. 197 R Spir. Ammonias Arom. f Siss. Spir. Athens Sulph. f3j. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Siij. Aquas Anethi, f Siijss. Misce : dosis pars tertia subinde. In Hysteria, Syncope, Tympanitis, Sec—Dr. Druitt. 198 R Spir. JEtheris comp. f Sj. Spir. Ammonias Arom. f Sss. Spir. Cinnamomi, f Sss. Inf. Cascarillas, f Siv. Fiat mistura: dosis, pars sexta. Dr. Hooper. 199 R Misturae Camphoras, f Sj. Liq. Ammon. Acetatis, f 3y. Sp. JEtheris comp. f Sj. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f 3j. Syrupi Papaveris, f 3j. Misce: fiat haustus. In Angina Pectoris.—Dr. Copland. 200 R Spiritus Athens Sulphurici, f 5j. Solutionis Muriatis Morphias, (Ph. Ed.) Tn_xv. Aquas Menthae piperitas, f Sj. Misce: flat haustus statim sumendus, et repetatur, si opus sit, quarta parte horas. In Spasm of Stomach, and Spasmodic Colic.—Dr. Neligan. 201 R Mist. Camphorae, f 3x. Sp. jEtheris Sulphurici, f 3j. Confect. Aromatic®, 9j. Tinct. Lavand. comp. f Sss. Misce : fiat haustus, 4tis horis repet. aut urgente paroxysmo. In the sinking of Fevers, Palpitations, Sec.—Dr. Joy. 202 R Spirit. jEtheris comp. f Siij. Tinct. Abelmoschi, f Sj. Misturas Camphoras, f Svj. Two tablespoonfuls occasionally. To allay Nervous Excitability.—Dr. R. Reece, 36 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 203 R Spir. jEtheris comp. TTLviij. Acidi Hydrochlorici dil. Trj_iv. Misturae Camphoras, f Siij. Fiat haustus 6ta quaque hora sumendus. [For a child of five years of age.] In the advanced stage of Fever.—Dr. West. 204 R Spirit. jEtheris Aromatici, f Sj. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Svj. Spir. Lavand. comp. f 5j- Misce, fiat haustus cardiacus. Dr. E. G. Clark. 205 R jEtheris Sulphurici, Liquoris Ammonias Acet., Spiritus Vini rectificati, ana f Siss. Aquae Rosas, f Siiiss. Misce : fiat lotio evaporans. In Inflammation of the Brain.—Dr. Copland. 206 R jEtheris Sulphurici, Spir. Camphorae, Tincturae Opii, Tincturas Cantharidis, ana f 3iv. Misce: fiat linimentum, frequenter quotidie part. aff. affricandum. In Hysterical pain in the Side.—Dr. Ashwell. 207 R Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, fSj. Aquas destillatas, f Sj. Fiat haustus. Diuretic.—Dr. Paris. 208 R Spirit. jEtheris Nitrici, f Siij. Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f Sj. Misturas Camphoras, f Sivss. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sij- Fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochlearia tria ampla subinde. In Low Febrile Affections.—Mr. Brande. 209 R Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, f Sj. Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f Sij. Syrupi simplicis, f Sj. Aquas ad. f Siv. Misce: dosis, cochl. ij. vel iij. Diaphoretic.—Dr. Hooper. 210 R Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, f Sj- Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Sj. Mucilaginis Acaciae, f Sij. Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f Sij. Spirit. Anisi, f Sj. Mist. Camphoras, f Sj. Syrupi Tolutani, f 5j. Fiat haustus, hora somni sumendus. In recent Catarrh. (To be followed by a stomachic aperient next morning.)—Dr. Copland. 211 R Aquae destillatas, Sj- . Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, Tn_xl. Vini Opii, Tn_xv. Syr. Rhoeados, f 5iij- Fiat haustus, hora somni sumendus. As an Anodyne, in Fevers.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 212 R Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, Sp. Ammonias Arom., ana f Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. min. bis terve die ex aqua. Diaphoretic and Diuretic.—Sir A. Cooper. 213 R Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, Liquoris Potasses, ana f Sj. Misce : s. cochl. parvum ter die ex aqua. H.J. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 37 [If the Sp. ^Eth. Nit. is not free from Aldehyd, the mixture will be brown.] 214 R Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, f sj. Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Siv. Ammonias Sesquicarb. 3j. Misturas Camphorae, f Siiss. Tinct. Scillas, f Sss. Misce : sumat cochl. largum ter quot. cum cochl. larg. aquas purse. J. Hodgson. 215 R Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, Syrupi Tolulani, ana f Sj. Misce: cochl. parvum subinde sumendum, urgente tussi. In Coughs.—Dr. Hooper. 216 R jEtheris Acetici, Sj. Liq. Ammon. Acet., Aquas fl.' Aurantii, ana Sj. Syrupi Ribium (vel Mori), Siij. Misce. A spoonful every hour. To promote Diaphoresis.—Jahn. 217 R jEtheris Acetici, Tn_xxx. Misturas Camphoras cum Magnesia, f Sj. Fiat haustus statim sumendus, et si opus sit, post horam repet. In Hysteria.—Dr. Neligan. 218 R jEtheris Acetici, Sss. Acidi Acetici, Sij. Aquas Rubi Idaei, Siv. Syrupi ejusdem, Sij. Misce. A spoonful every two hours. In Nervous Fevers.—Sundelin. 219 R Olei Cajaputi, Tn_xij. jEtheris Acetici, Sij. Tincturas Opii, Sj. Misce. Ten, fifteen, or more drops to be taken every hour, shaking the bottle. In Asiatic Cholera.—Dr. Phxebus. 220 R jEtheris Acetici, gutt. xxx. Olei Olivas, Sij. Misce. Put a few drops in the ear at night. H. Neil. 221 R jEtheris Acetici, Sj. Saponis sevi, Sj. Solve leni calore, et cola. From half a dr. to 1 dr. to be used in frictions. In Rheumatic pains.—Pelletier. 222 R jEtheris Hydrochlorici, Sss. Aquas Mentha? pip. Siij. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Misce. To be taken by spoonfuls. As a Stimulant in sinking.—Brera. 223 R Spir. Febrifugi Cluttoni, Siij. Syrupi Rhoeados, f Sss. Misturas Camphorae, f Sviiss. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. ij. vel iij. ter die. As a Diaphoretic. 224 R Chloroformi, gutt. vj. Aquas puras, f Sj. Fiat haustus. In Asiatic Cholera (after a pill of 5 gr. calomel, and 2 gr. opium )__ Mr. J. P. Oates. *' 4 38 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 225 R Chloroformi, Tn_V. Syrupi Rhoeados, f Sj. Aquas, f Siss. Fiat haustus urgente dolore sumendus. In Spasmodic and Cancerous Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 226 R Chloroformi, in. viij. Sp. Vini Gallici, f 3iij- Aqua', f Sij- Fiat haustus. In Cholera.—Mr. Brady. 227 R Chloroformi, f Sj- Sp. jEtheris comp. Tinct. Valeriana?, ana f Sij. Aquas, f Siss. Fiat haustus. In desperate cases of Delirium Tremens. Dr. S. Pratt, (U.S.) 228 R Chloroformi, f Sj- Aquas, fSiiss. Fiat haustus. In the same.—Mr. Butcher. 229 R Chloroformi, Tn_v. Tinct. Belladonnas, f Sss. [Tllxv.] Syrupi Croci, f Sj. Aquas destillatEe, f Siss. Misce: fiat haustus. Capiat unum talem ter quaterve in die. In Epileptiform Hysteria, and Hysterical Neuralgia.—Dr. Neligan. 230 R Chloroformi, part j. Misturas Acacias p. ij. Misce: fiat injectio. It produces severe pain. In Gonorrhoea.—Mr. H. Behrends. 231 R Chloroformi, Sj. Olei Terebinthinas, Siiiss. Fiat linimentum. In Intermittents (rubbed on the spine).—M. Aran. 232 R Chloroformi, Tltxx. Tinct. Aconiti rad. Tinct. Opii, ana f Sj. Lin. Camphoras comp. f Sxiv. M. fiat linimentum. In Neuralgic and Rheumatic pains.—Dr. Neligan. 233 R Chloroformi, Sj. Camphoras, Sj. Adipis prasp. Sj- Fiat unguentum omni nocte applicandum. In Rheumatism. 234 R Chloroformi, 3ss. Cerati Galeni (cold cream), Sj. Fiat unguentum. To allay Itching in Urticaria, Sec.—Dr. Neligan. 235 R Chloroformi, gutt. lx. Adipis, Sj. Tere simul in mortario, ut fiat unguentum. In Neuralgic and Rheumatic pains.—M. Bouis. 236 R Chloroformi, Siv. Potassii Cyanidi, Siij. Ung. Cera? Albas, Siv. Fiat unguentum. In Neuralgia.—CazenjWE. 237 R Chloroformi, f Sj. Zinci Oxydi, Sss. 01. Olivas, Sj- Cerati Cetacei, Siv. Misce: fiat unguentum. To sensitive Ulcers of the Rectum.—Mr. Curling. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. ' 39 238 R Chloroformi, ITlxx. Olei Olivas f Sj. Fiat linimentum. To be smeared on the skin, previously well dried, after a tepid bath. In Lichen.—Dr. Neligan. 239 R jEtheris Chlorici, f Sj. Pulveris Acacias, Sss. Aquas, f Siv. Fiat mistura, cujus detur pars tertia pro dosi. Antispasmodic and Stimulant.—Dr. Druitt. 240 R jEtheris Chlorici, Sj—iij- Aquas destillata1, Oj. Fiat lotio. In painful affections of the Breast.—Mr. Tuson. ALCOHOL. In the form of Rectified Spirit and Proof Spirit, alcohol is used in many pharmaceutical preparations, which are noticed under the seve- ral drugs. Largely diluted spirit is used in evaporating and other lotions, in gargles, collyria, &c. Ardent Spirits (brandy, rum, gin, whiskey, &c.) may be regarded as diluted alcohol. Of their dietetic use it is not necessary to speak here ; but we may notice Dr. Paris's opi- nion, that the habitual use of them induces " more than half of all our chronical diseases." Medicinally they are sometimes prescribed, par- ticularly brandy, to rouse the system in some cases of extreme debility, the sinking stage of typhus fever, &c. Mistura Spiritus Vini Gallici is given in the dose of half an ounce to an ounce, frequently repeated. 241 R Infusi Thasas, Oij. Succi Limonis, f Sj. Spirit. Vini Gallici, Siv. Sacchari Albi, Siv. Misce. A small glassful frequently. In Cholera, Sec.—Magendie. 242 R Spiritus Vini rectificati, Albuminis ovi,partes asquales.. Misce. To be applied with a feather. To Bed Sores in their first stage.—Dr. Christison. 243 R Spiritus rectificati, fSj. Aquas puras, fSxv. Fiat lotio. To produce cold by evaporation.—Dr. Druitt. 244 R Spirit. Vini rectificati, f Siv. Liquoris Calcis, f Sviij. Fiat lotio. To inflamed surfaces.—Dr. Reece. 245 R Spirit. Vini rectif. Sij. Liq. Ammonia? Acet. Svi. Misce : fiat lotio. Discutient.—R. G. Holland. 246 R Spirit, rectificati, f Sij. Aquas (vel Aqua? Rosas), Siv. Fiat collyrium. PH03BUS. ALLIUM. Allium Sativum, Garlic; and Allium Ccpa, Onion (Nat. Ord. Liliaceoe), are stimulant, diuretic, expectorant, and deobstruent; but are more suitable for cold phlegmatic constitutions than for hot and bilious ones. They are seldom prescribed; but have been recommended in chronic 40 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. catarrhs, humoral asthma, worms, &c. Dr. Sydenham says, he has seen dropsies cured by garlic. Epilepsy, of old standing, is said to have been cured by a strong infusion of it. Externally, Garlic is used as a revulsive. Onions, roasted and split, are applied as maturating cataplasms. Dose of Garlic, \ dr. to 2 dr. (a clove or two is recommended to be taken in the morning, for worms); Syrupus Allii, a teaspoonful; Vinum Cepce, a wineglassful as a diuretic ; Unguentum Allii is rubbed on the soles of the feet in hooping-cough. 247 R Allii contusi, Ibss. Aquas, flbj. Let them stand in an oven, in a covered vessel, for some hours; then strain. Two spoonfuls to be taken before and after every meal. In Epilepsy.—Mr. White (Veterinarian). 248 R Succi cepas, Sj. Sacchari, Siss. Fiat syrupus. A teaspoonful occasionally. In Coughs of Children, without Inflammation.—Dr. Wood. 249 R Allii sativi bulbi, Sij—iv. Lactis, Svj— viii. Leniter ebulliant, et cola, ut fiat enema. In Thread Worms.—Radius. 250 Bulbos Allii sativi incis. No. 3—4. • Spir. Vini Gallici, f Sxxvij. Macera per horas 36, cola, et adde Decocti Bardanas, Sviij. Fiat lotio. To prevent Baldness.—Phcebus. ALOE. Aloes. Aloes is the inspissated juice of various species of Aloe (Nat. Ord. Liliacece). In full doses it operates pretty certainly, though slowly, as a stimulant cathartic, chiefly acting on the lower bowels. In smaller doses it is stomachic and tonic. On account of its stimulating action on the rectum, aloes must be cautiously prescribed where there is a tendency to piles; and as its stimulus extends to the uterus, it is ranked among the Emmenagogues, and must be used with caution during preg- nancy. Aloes is much used as a remedy for sluggish bowels in persons of sedentary habits ; in dyspepsia, hypochondriasis, jaundice, &c. On account of its extreme bitterness it is usually given in the form of pills; in the liquid form its taste is partially concealed by liquorice. Its pur- gative powers are increased by the addition of bitter tonics. The dose of Socotrine Aloes is from 1 or 2 grains (as a stomachic and laxative), to 12 grains as a cathartic. Barbadoes and hepatic aloes are regarded as rather more powerful. The following are the principal officinal preparations in which it is the chief ingredient, with their re- spective doses: Extractum Aloes (Aquosum), 3 to 12 grains. " " Barb. 2 to 10 grains. Pilulas Aloes, E. 10 to 20 grains. " " comp. 5 to 15 grains. " " ct Assafoetidas, 10 to 15 grains. " " cum Sapone, 5 to 15 grains. " " cum Myrrha, 5 to 20 grains. " " et Ferri, E. 1 to 3 pills. " " et Mastiches, 6 grains. " Aloeticas (Guy's H.), 2 to 4 pills. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 41 Aloin (the active principle), 1 or 2 grains. Collyrium Aloeticum. Decoctum Aloes comp. i oz. to 2 oz. Enema Aloes. Solutio Aperiens (Mettauer's) 1 to 2 drs. Tinctura Aloes, 1 dr. to 1 ounce. " " comp. i dr. to 1 drachm. " Rhei et Aloes, £ oz. to 1 oz. " Aloes Alkalina, 1 dr. to 4 drs. Vinum Aloes, 1 to 2 drs. as a stomachic. " " £ oz. to H oz. purgative. Pulvis Aloes comp. 10 to 20 grains. " " cum Canella., 5 to 15 grains. " " et Ferri, 5 to 15 grains. Suppositorium Anthelminticum. Unguentum Aloes. 251 R Aloes Socot. Sij. Saponis mollis, (Ph. L.) Sss. Olei Mentha? pip. Tn_v. Fiant pilulas triginta. Sumat 1 vel 2, p. r. n. In Sluggish Bowels.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 252 R Aloes extracti, 3j. Tulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. viij. Pulv. Zingiberis, Sss. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pil. xvj. Una ante prandium sumenda. In Indigestion with Costiveness.—Dr. Baillie. 253 R Pulv. Aloes comp. gr. viij. Olei Anisi, gutt. ij. Olei Carui, gtt. j. Fiant pilulas duas. Aperient and Carminative.—Dr. Hooper. 254 R Extr. Aloes aquosi, Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, Saponis Hispan. sing. gr. xij. Fiat massa in pil. xij. dividenda. Sumat unam vel duas pro dosi. In Indigestion.—Dr. G. Gregory. 255 R Extracti Aloes aquosi, Sj. Scammonii opt. Sss. Bals. Peruviani, gr. x. Olei Carui, gutt. x. Misce: fiant pil. xx. quarum sumantur duas vel tres, pro re nata. For Indolent Bowels in Aged Persons.—Dr. Robinson. 256 R Pulv. Aloes, Pulv. Mastiches, Pulv. Rhei, ana 5ss. Aqu83, q. s. utfiat massa, in pilulas xx. dividenda, quarum sumantur duas vel tres ante prandium. In Costiveness and Flatulence in Dyspeptic Habits.—Mr. Brande. 257 R Pil. Aloes comp. Pil. Ferri comp. ana 5j. 01. Sabinas. 01. Rutas, ana gutt. iij. Pulv. Capsici gr. viij. Tere intime et in pil. xxiv. div.; ex his sumat asgra unam ter die. In Amenorrhoea.—Dr. Ryan. 258 R Aloes Socotrinas, gr. xvj. Mastiches, gr. viij. Extr. Gentianas, Pil. Galbani comp. ana gr. iij. Olei Anisi, q. s Fiant pil. xij. Sumat tres h. s. quotidie. .4s a warm Laxative, in Asthma, Sec.—Dr. Copland. 4* 42 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 259 R Aloes Socotrinas, Zingiberis pulv. aa Sss. Extr. Anthemidis, 9ij. Fiant pil. xx. One or two an hour before dinner. In Indigestion with Costiveness.—Dr. Hooper. 260 R Aloes Socotrinas, Rhei pulveris, ana Sss. Saponis, q. s. Fiat massa, in pilulas xxv. dividenda. Sumantur tres vel quatuor, pro re nata. In Dyspepsia, with Costiveness.—Dr. Ellis (U. S.) 261 R Pil. Aloes cum Myrrha, 3ij. Extracti Hyoscyami, 3j. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. Sumat unam nocte subinde. As a mild Laxative in Dyspepsia.—Dr. G. Gregory. 262 R Pil. Aloes compos. 9ijss. Olei Crotonis, gutt. j. Fiant pil. xij. quarum sumat ij. hora somni, p. r. n. Dr. Elliotson. 263 R Aloes spicatas, 9ss. Rhei pulveris, Sss. Extr. Gentianas, 9j. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pil. xx. Sumat ij. his die. In Dyspepsia with Torpid Bowels.—Dr. Ainslie. 264 R Aloes Socot. Siij. Mastiches, Sj. Petala? Rosas (vel Pulv. Rhei), Sj. Fellis inspissati, 3iss. Misce bene, et div. in pil. 100, quarum cap. ij. vel iij. ante prand. In Indigestion.—Dr. Copland. 265 R Pil. Aloes et Myrrhse, Sj. Pil. Galbani comp. 3ij. Misce, et div. in pil. xl. Cap. ij. ter die. In Costiveness, with Nervous Debility.—Dr. Farre. 266 R Pulv. Aloes comp. 9ij. Pulv. Antimonii comp. 3j. Syr. Zingiberis, q. s. Fiant pil. xvj. Sumat ij. o. n. As a Sudorific Laxative.—Dr. Ainslie. 267 R Extr. Aloes Barb, aquosi, Saponis Hispanici, Theriacas (treacle), Extr. Glycyrrhizas, sing. Sj. Simul liquefac in balneo aquoso, dein div. in pil. xlviij. Sumat unam hora somni. Dr. Marshall Hall. 268 R Aloes Barbad. gr. xxiv. Acidi Sulphtfrici, guttas sex. Misce bene, et div. in pil. vj. quarum sumantur duae quarta quaque hora. In Obstinate Costiveness.—Dr. Dickson. 269 R Pil. Aloes comp. Pil. Hydrargyri, aa gr. xxv. Syr. Zingiberis, q. s. Misce, et div. in pil. x. Sumat unam omni nocte h. s. In Flatulent Indigestion, with Liver Derangement.—Dr. Ainslie. 270 R Pulv. Aloes comp. Sj. Pulv. Antimonii comp. gr. v. Saponis duri, 3ss. Decocti Aloes comp. q. s. Fiat massa in pilulas xx. dividenda, e quibus capiantur binas ad alvum officii immemo- rem excitandam. Dr. Paris. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 43 271 R Extracti Aloes aquosi, Quinas Disulphatis, ana 3j. Misce: fiant pilulas xx. One to be taken at bed-time. In Costiveness from Torpor of Colon, and Deficient Bile.—Pittsohaft. 272 R Extracti Aloes purif. gr. xviij. Quinas Disulphatis, gr. xij. Pil. Hydrargyri, gr. yj. Extracti Rhei, gr. xviij. Misce : ut fiant pil. xij. Capiat unam meridie et hora somni. Dr. Baron. 273 R Pulv. Aloes, gr. iv. ad viij. Syrupi simp, (vel empyreumatici), Sj. Fiat electuarium vespere sumendum. [This is continued nightly with only 2 grains, or q. s. of aloes, for a child of 7 to 10 years.] In Chorea.—Dr. James Hamilton. 274 R Vini Aloes, f Siss. Spir. Ammonias arom. f Sss. Misce. Dose, a tablespoonful, with water. As a warm Aperient.—Dr. Ainslie. 275 R Decocti Aloes comp. Inf. Gentianas comp. ana f Siij. Liq. Potassas, Sij. Misce. Sumat cochl. ij. majora omni mane. In Headache, with Indigestion.—Dr. G. Gregory. 276 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Siv. Infusi Cascarillas, fSj- Fiat haustus, semel vel bis die sumendus. In Costiveness in Weak Hysterical Subjects.—Dr. Uwins. 277 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Siij. Mist. Ferri comp. f Sv. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. ij. bis die. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 278 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Sivss. Sodas Bicarbon. Sj- Vini Aloes, f 3vj. Extracti Taraxaci, Siij. Spir. Pimentas, f Sss. Misce: capiat partem tertiam pro dosi. In Habitual Constipation.—Dr. Copland. 279 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Sviss. Tinct. Sennas comp. f Sj. Tinct Scillas, f Siij- Fiat mistura. Three tablespoonfuls to be taken occasionally. As a Laxative, in Asthma.—Dr. R. Reece. 280 R Decocti Aloes compositi, f Sij. Syrupi Croci, Syrupi Rhei, ana f Sss. Fiat mistura, duobus vicibus sumenda. In Torpor of the Bowels, with Chlorosis.—Dr. Neligan. 281 R Decocti Aloes compos, f Siss. Extracti Glycyrrhizas, Sij- Vini Aloes, f Sij- Misce. One or two teaspoonfuls twice a day. As a Laxative and Vermifuge for Children. Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. [The same, with RJJxxx.—lx. Tinct. Ferri Sesquichloridi, is given to prevent the re-generation of worms. ] 44 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 282 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Svss. Infusi Senna? comp. f Sij. Tinct. Sennas, Tinct. Jalapae, ana f Sij. Fiat mistura de qua sumantur cochl. ij. ampla bis quotidie mane et sero. Dr. Paris. 283 R Decocti Aloes comp. f Siij. Potas. Bicarbon. Sij- Ferri Ammonio-tart. (Aikin's), Sss. Sp. Ammonia? arom. f Siij. Aquas, f Sviss. Fiat mistura. Capiat partem sextam bis die. Laxative and Tonic.—H. J. 284 R Aloes, Sj- Sacchari crystallati, Sij- Tere intime, et divide in doses octodecim asquales. Signa. One occasionally. In Convalescence from Chorea.—Dr. Jas. Hamilton. ALTHjEA. Marsh Mallow. The dried root of Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis, Nat. Ord. Malva- cece.) is used as an emollient and demulcent, in inflammations and irrita- tions of the alimentary canal, and of the urinary and respiratory organs. The powdered root is employed to give consistence and cohe- rence to pill-masses, &c. The leaves and flowers of Althaea (as well as of the common mallow, Malva Sylvestris) have similar properties, but are chiefly used externally, in soothing fomentations, &c. The powdered root, and also Mistura Althcece, Syrupus Althcece, and Pasta Althcece, are taken almost ad libitum. Unguentum Althcece is emol- lient and resolvent. 285 R Decocti Althasas, f Svj. Syrupi simplicis, f Sj. Fiat mistura cujus sumatur tertia pars sexta quaque hora. In Calculous Disorders, and Inflammation of the Kidneys. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 286 R Pulv. Althaeas, Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, ana Siij. Pulv. Potassas Nitratis, Sss. Pulv. Camphoras, 3j. Misce, et div. in chart, xxx. One powder three times a day. 287 R Rad. Althass, Sij. Rad. Glycyrrhizas, Siij. Aquas, Oiss. Coque ad Oj. et cola. Dr. Copland. 288 R Rad. Althasas, Sj- Aquas, Oss. Coque ad f Sv., cola, et adde Lactis, f Siij. Mellis, Siss. Fiat gargarisma. Trousseau. 289 R Fascula? Solani tuberosi, Decocti Althasas, ana p. asq. Misce feculam cum decocti frigidi pauxillo, dein adde decocti quod restat, et coque ad spissitudinem idoneam, pro cataplasmate. In Irritable Diseases of the Skin.—Dr. Joy. 290 R Infusi Althasas, f Sxvj. Liq. Plumbi Diacetatis, f Sj.—ij. Fiat lotio. In Lichen and Chronic Eczema.—Dr. Burgess. 291 R Decocti Althasas, Oss. Sodas Sulphatis, Sj- Olei Olivas, f Sj. Misce : fiat enema. Dr. Hooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 45 ALUMEN. Alum. Alum (Sulphate of Alumina and Potash) is astringent, and is pre- scribed in hemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, and dysentery, and in atonic discharges generally ; also in hooping-cough, and lead colic. Locally, its saturated solution is used as a styptic; and a weaker solution as a lotion, to ulcers and chilblains ; as a gargle, in relaxed sore throat, ex- cessive salivation, &c; asacollyrium in chronic ophthalmia, as an injec- tion in gleet, &c. The powder is blown into the throat in diphtherite, &c. Burnt alum is chiefly used as a mild caustic to repress proud flesh. The usual dose of alum is from 5 to 30 grains for an adult, or 1 to 5 grains for children: some practitioners have given as much as a teaspoonful to children of 2 years old, as an emetic in croup. Confeclio Aluminis (St. Bart. H.), a drachm. Liq. Aluminis Compositus (L.), for outward use. 292 IJ. Aluminis, gr. xlviij. Aqua? calidas, f Svss. Syrupi, f Sss. Misce. Dose from f Sss. to f Siv., according to the age, three or four times a day. In Bronchitis.—Dr. Andrews. 293 R Aluminis, gr. xxiv. Acidi Sulphurici diluti, Tn_xij. Syrupus Rhosados, f3iv. Aquas puras, f Siiss. Fiat mistura: sumat f Siij. sextis horis. In Hooping-Cough.—Dr. West. 294 R Aluminis, Sss. Aquas, f Siiiss. Syrupi Rhosados, f Siv. Misce: sumat cochl. parvum ad cochl. magnum, pro ratione ostatis, bis die. In Hooping-Cough.—Dr. DjWis. 295 R Aluminis, gr. xxv. Extracti Conii, gr. xij. Syrupi Rhosados, f Sij. Aquas Anethi, f Siij. Misce: capiat cochl. mediocre sexta quaque hora. In the second stage of Hooping-Cough.—Dr. Golding Bird. 296 R, Aluminis, Siss. Syrupi Rosas Gallicas, f Sj. Aquas Rosa?, f Svij. Misce: flat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. amplum tertiis vel quartis horis. In Painters' Colic and Old Diarrhoeas.—Dr. Neligan. 297 R Infusi Rosa? comp. f Sviiss. Aluminis, Sij. Tinct. Cardam. co. f Sss. Misce : sumat cochl. amplum duo ter die. In Habitual Constipation.—Dr. Aldridge. 298 R Aluminis, Sij- Magnes. Sulphatis, Sj. Infusi Rosas comp. f Sviij. Misce: sumat cochl. ampla duo cum aqua? cyathis vinariis duobus primo mane quotidie. In Habitual Constipation and Lead Colic—Dr. Aldridge. 299 R Aluminis, Sj. Acidi Sulphurici dil. f 3iss. Syrupi simpl. f Sss. Infusi Rosa? comp. f Svij. Misce: sit dosis pars sexta 4ta quaque hora. In Passive Hemorrhages.—Dk. Druitt. 46 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 300 R Camphoras rasas, gr. iv.; tere cum iMucilaginis Acacias, f Sss. Aqua? Pimentas, f Sj. Pulv. Aluminis, 3ss. Spirit. Anisi, fSj. Syrupi Croci, f 3ss. Misce: fiat haustus, quarta vel quinta quaque hora sumendus, prius agitata pniala. In Painters' Colic.—Dr. Copland. 301 R Lactis Vaccini bullientis, Oj. Aluminis contriti, Sij. Ebulliant Simul ut fiat coagulum. Coletur serum, et sumatur cyathus subinde. Mr. Brande. 302 R Pulveris Aluminis, Siiss. Mellis Albi, 5x. Misce. Half a spoonful to be given every hour; and powdered alum blown into the throat every four hours. In Croup and Diphtheritis.—Dr. Trousseau. 303 R Pulv. Aluminis, 9j. Pulv. Cubebas, 9v. Fiat pulvis ter die sumendus. In Gonorrhoea.—M. Ricord. 304 R Pulv. Aluminis, gr. viij. Quinas Disulph. gr. ij. Pulv. Acacias. Pulv. Sacchari albi, ana gr. xij. Fiat pulvis. Dispensantur tales duodecim. Capiat asger tertia quaque hora pulverem unum. In Passive Hemorrhages, Adynamic Fevers, Sfc.—Dr. Copland. 305 R Picis liquidas, Pulv. Aluminis, ana Sv. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, q. s. Fiat massa in pil. gr. ivss. dividenda. Sumat 6 ad 10 quotidie. In Gonorrhoea.—M. Berton. 306 R Pulv. Aluminis, gr. vj. Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. iss. Syrupi Papav. q. s. Fiat bolus, quartis vel sextis horis repetendus. In Dysentery.—Dr. Joy. 307 R Pulv. Aluminis, gr. xij. Pulv. Catechu, gr. v. Cinnamomi, gr. iv. Conf. Rosas, q. s. ut fiat bolus, ter die sumendus. In Flooding from Relaxation.—Dr. Osborn. 308 R Pulv. Aluminis, gr. vj. Solve in Aquas Rosas, f Sv. ut fiat collyrium. In Chronic Ophthalmia.—M. Brande. 309 R Pulv. Aluminis, gr. vj. ad 3j. Aquas Rosas, f Svj. Solve ut fiat collyrium. Mr. R. G. Holland. 310 R Aluminis, Sij. Inf. Rosas, Oj. Fiat lotio. In Acne, Pityriasis, Eczema, Sec (after the removal of the incrustations). M. Cazenave. 311 R Aluminis, Sj. Decocti Cinchonas, f Sxij. Mellis Rosas, f Siss. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Relaxed Sore Throat.—Sir A. Cooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 47 312 R Infusi Rosas comp. Decocti Althasas, ana f Siij. Aluminis, 3j. Mel. Rosas, f SU- Fiat gargarisma saspe utenda. In Relaxed Sore Throat and Ulcerated Mouth.—Dr. Neligan. 313 R Aluminis, Sj. Acidi Sulph. diluti, Tn_xx. Tinct. Myrrhas, f Sij. Decocti Cinchona?, f Svj. Fiat gargarisma. Dr. Hooper. 314 R Pulv. Acacias, Sss. Pulv. Aluminis, gr, v. Misce diligentissime, ut fiat pulvis mamillis pro re nata applicandus. To Sore Nipples (applied after suckling).—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 315 R Aluminis pulv. 3j. Creta? prasparatas, Sj. Misce diligentissime, ut fiat pulvis, cujus inspergatur pauxillum super mamillas pro re nata. Dr. Pereira. 315* R Pulv. Aluminis, Pulv. Acacias, ana part. aeq. Misce. To be blown in the nostrils. In Epistaxis.—M. Lecluyse. 316 R Aluminis pulv. Svj. Tinct. Capsici concent. Sij- Misce et sicca. A very small quantity of the powder to be applied to the tonsils. Dr. Turnbull. 317 R Aluminis, Siss. Aquas Rosas, f Sviij. Fiat injectio. In Gonorrhoea.—Bell. 318 R Liq. Aluminis comp. f Svj. Aquas destillatas, f Svss. Misturae Acacias, f Sss. Misce: fiat injectio. In Gleet.—M. Brande. 319 R Aluminis, Sij. Decocti fol. Juglandis, Oij. Misce: fiat injectio. In Leucorrhcea.—M. Trousseau. 320 R Infusi Lini, f Sxv. Aluminis, 3ij. Tincturas Kino, Sj. Misce: fiat injectio. In Cauliflower Excrescence of the Uterus.—Dr. Clark. 321 R Aluminis, Sj—iv. Decocti Quercus, Oj. Fiat injectio. Sir A. Cooper. 322 R Aluminis usti, Hydrarg. Nitrico-oxydi, ana Sj. Misce bene. As a Caustic for Fungous Growths.—Dr. Kirkland. 323 R Aluminis, Sj. Butyri recentis, Sj. Fiat unguentum. In Haemorrhoids.—M. Sundelin. 324 R Aluminis usti, Soda? biboratis, ana Sss. Medulla? bovinas, Sj. Olei Bergamias, gutt. vj. Misce: fiat unguentum. Half a teaspoonful to be rubbed on the head night and morning. To promote the Growth of the Hair.—Fricke. 48 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. ALUMINA. ALUMINiE ACETAS, &c. Alumina, earth of Alum, or Argil, is the basis of clays and boles ; but for medical use it is usually obtained from alum. It is chiefly prescribed in diarrhoea and dysentery of children, to whom it is given, in some mucilaginous liquid, to the amount of 30 grains, or more, in the day. To adults, in doses of 10 to 20 grains several times a day. Acetate of Alumina is astringent, sometimes used in injections, and more rarely given in haemoptysis, &c. The simple Sulphate of Alumina is used to preserve animal substances, and also in detergent and antiseptic lotions, to foul ulcers. 325 R Alumiuas puras, Sss. Acacia? pulv. 3j. Sacchari albi, Sij. Aqua? Foeniculi, f Siij. Misce. A teaspoonful to be given frequently. In Diarrhoea of Children.—Riecke. 326 R Alumina? Acetatis, gr. x—xx. Aquas destillatas, f Siij. Fiat injectio. Dr. Pereira. 327 R Aluminas Sulphatis, Sij. Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Fiat lotio. To Foul Ulcers—Dr. Pennypacker. (U. S.) [Tannate of Alumina is commended by Mr. B. Harrison and others in injections; but they appear to have used a spurious salt. We there- fore omit their formulae.] AMMONIA. AMMONIjE CARBONAS, &c. Ammonia, whether in its caustic state or combined with carbonic acid, is antacid, diaphoretic, and stimulant. It stimulates the stomach and increases the action of the heart and arteries, without unduly ex- citing the brain. It is prescribed, in the form of some of the com- pounds mentioned below, in fainting, and sinking of the vital powers from hemorrhages, &c. ; in poisoning by prussic acid and other seda- tives; in some cases of scarlet and typhus fever, and delirium tremens; and as an antidote to the bites and stings of venomous reptiles and in- sects. Ammonia has also been supposed to remedy the nervous dis- orders produced by alcohol and tobacco. The sesquicarbonate is less irritant than the caustic ammonia (as con- tained in Liquor Ammoniae); the bicarbonate is still milder. The Sp. Ammoniae aromaticus, el fcetidus, L., contain a carbonate of ammonia; the same preparations of the E. and D. Ph., and the simple Sp. Ammoniae, E., contain ammonia in a caustic state, and consequently rather more irritant. The vapor of Ammonia is applied to the nostrils as a stimulant in faintness, nervous headache, vertigo, suspended animation, &c. It should not be used in a too concentrated state, especially when the pa- tient is in an insensible state; as the after effects have sometimes proved serious. Spiritus Ammonia; Aromaticus, L., 20 to 80 minims. ----------------------------E. and D., 10 to 60 minims. -------------------Fostidus, L.. 30 to 60 minims. ■------------------E., 20 to 60 minims. Liquor Ammonia, 10 to 30 minims. -------------•---fortior. 3 to 10 minims. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 49 Ammonia: Sesquicarbonas, 4 to 15 grains; or as an emetic 30 grains. Ammonia: Bicarbona.s, 6 to 24 grains. Liq. Ammoniae Sesquicarbonatis. 20 to 40 minims. ------------Anisatus, 5 to 20 drops. ---Volatilis Cornu Cervi, 20 to 60 minims. Tinct. Ammonim Composita, 5 to 10 minims. Linimentum Ammoniae ; Lin. Ammoniae Sesquicarbonatis; Linimen- tum Ammoniae compositum; Emplastrum Ammoniae; and Unguentum Ammoniae, are used as local stimulants, or rubefacients, and counter- irritants. 328 R Liquoris Ammonias, gutt. x. Aquas cum Saccharo, Siij. Misce. To be taken in the course of the day. To remove the ill effects of Tobacco and Alcoholic Drinks.—M. Tessier. 329 R Liquoris Ammonias, Tinct. Cardamomi comp., Tinct. Gentianas comp., ana f Sss. Mistura? Camphoras, f Siss. Fiat haustus. In Fainting, Giddiness, and Acidity of the. Stomach.—M. Brande. 330 R Liquor. Ammonias, Tn_xv. Mistura? Amygdala?, f Sij. Tinct. Opii, Ulvj. Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In Acidify of the Primce Vice.—Dr. Joy. 331 R Liq. Ammonia^, TH_x. Infusi Chirayta?, fSj. Tinct. Aurantii, f Sij. Fiat haustus, mane meridieque sumendus. In Dyspepsia of the Debilitated, with Acidity.—Dr. Neligan. 332 R Liquor. Ammonias, gtt. x. Syrupi Erysimi, Siss. Infusi Tilias, Siij. Misce. To be taken at one dose. Prescribed for Napoleon I. for the immediate cure of Severe Hoarseness. Dr. Foreau. 333 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Sss. Mistura? Camphoras, Svss. Syr. Zingiberis, Siv. Misce: fiat mistura: capiat cochl. j. maxim, secundis horis. In Prostration of Typhus Fever.—Dr. Joy. 334 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Sij. Aqua? destillatas, f Sv. Two teaspoonfuls to be taken every three or four hours. When the difficulty of swallowing abates, cold water, or toast-water, may be added to each dose. In Scarlatina.—Dr. Peart. [Mr. Wilkinson gives the same medicine also in Erysipelas, Rubeola, Urticaria, Roseola, and Erythema.] 335 R Ammon. Sesquicarb. Sss. Soda? Carbon atis, 3j. Infusi Quassias, f Svj. Misce : sumat partem sextam pro dosi. In Indigestion, with Acidity.—Dr. Hooper. 336 R Ammonias Sesquic. gr. xxv. Aqua' destillata>, f Svss. Tinct. Calumb8S, f Sij. Tinct. Zingiberis, f Siss. Syr. Aurantii, fSij. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. ij. ampla hora lima a. m. Dr. HonoKrN. 50 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 337 R, Ammonia? Sesquicarb. gr. v. Sodas Bicarbon. sss. Tinct. Calumbas, f sj. Inf. Gentianas comp. f Siss. Misce: fiat haustus bis die sumendus. In Cancerous Diseases.—Sir A. Cooper. 338 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Sss. Aquas Mentha? pip. f Svij. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sss. Misce: sumatur octava pars in languoribus. Dr. Paris. 339 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. gr. iv. Tinct. Hyoscyami, fSj- Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Siij. Syrupi, f Sj- Misturas Camphoras, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus 6tis horis sumendus. In Delirium Tremens.—Dr. G. Gregory. 340 R Ammonias Sesquic. Siv. Tinct. Aurantii, f Siv. Solve: sumat cochl. j. min. bis die ex aqua. G. T. G. 341 R Ammon. Sesquicarb. Sss. Liq. Ammonia? Acet. f Sij. Mist. Camphoras, f Siijss. Syr. Aurantii, f Sss. A sixth part to be taken for a dose. Stimulant and Diaphoretic.—Dr. Hooper. 342 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Potassa? Bicarbonatis, ana 3ss. Aquas destillatas, f Sviiss. Fiat mistura: dosis f Siss bis die, post jentaculum et hora somni. In Dyspepsia, with Aridity.—Dr. Joy. 343 R Ammonia? Sesquic. 3ss. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Sj. Tinct. Capsici, Sss. Syrupi Croci, Sss. Fiat haustus, hora somni sumendus. To prevent Nightmare.—Dr. Waller. 344 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Sij. Gummi Tragacantha?, 3j. Aqua? destillatas, f Svij. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. unum omni hora. In Vomiting from Acidity.—Rudermacher. 345 R Ammonia? Sesquicarb. Sj. Aqua? Rutas, Six. Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. Misce. A spoonful every ten minutes. In Spasmodic Asthma.—Van Swieten. 346 R Liq. Ammoniae Sesquic. f Sss. Infusi Cascarillas, f Svij. Spir. .Etheris Nitrici, f Sj. Spir. Cinnamomi. f Siij. Misce: fiat mistura, de qua sumantur cochl. ij. ampla ter in die. In Lithic Diathesis, with Debility of Stomach.—Dr. Neligan. 347 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Siiss. Syrupi tfudorifici [vel Sarsa'] Sviij. Misce. A tablespoonful from once to four times a day. In obstinate Skin Diseases.—Cazenave. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 51 348 R, Ammonias Sesquicarb. 9j. Ipecacuanhas, Sss. Tinct. Capsici, Sj. Aquas Mentha? pip. f Siij. Fiat haustus emeticus. In Poisoning by Narcotics.—Sprague. 349 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Sss. Infusi Senegas, f Sj. Syrupi Croci, f sij. Fiat haustus, statim sum. In Suffocative Catarrh of Typhus.—Dr. Neligan. 350 R Ammon. Sesquicarb. Sss. Spirit. Sacchari (Rum) 3v. Syrupi simpl. Sv. Aqua?, Siij. Misce. Half to be taken morning and night. In Saccharine Diabetes.—M. Bouchardat. 351 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. 9ss. Pulv. Valeriana?, 3j. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Sij. Fiat haustus. In Nervous Headache.—Dr. Joy. 352 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. Extracti Gentianas, ana Sss. Fiat massa in pilulas xij. div. quarum sumatur una bis vel ter die. Antacid, Tonic, and Stimulant.—Mr. Brande. 353 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. gr. xxiv. Fellis bov. inspissati, Sss. Mucilag. Acacias, q. s. Fiant pilulas duodecim, cap. unam ter in die. In Dyspepsia, with Vomiting and Constipation.—Dr. Neligan. 354 R Ammonia? Sesquicarb. gr. viij. Extracti Rhei, gr. viij. Syr. Zingiberis, q. s. Divide in pil. iv. Sumat j. vel ij. p. r. n. prevalente acido ventriculi. In Dyspepsia, with Acidity.—Dr. Joy. 355 R Ammoni.T Sesquicarb. Extracti Anthemidis, ana Sss. Fiat massa in pil. xij. div. quarum sumatur una bis vel ter die. Dr. Copland. 356 R Ammonia? Bicarbon. gr. viij. Infusi Calumbas, f Sj. Tinct. Humuli, f Sj. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Tn_xx. M. Fiat haustus bis quotidie sumendus. In Dyspepsia, with Acidity and Irritability of the Stomach. Dr. Neligan. 357 R Spiritus Ammonias aromatici, fSj. Aqua' Cinnamomi, f Sv. Sodas Bicarbonatis, Sss. Olei Cinnamomi, Tllxv. Tinct. Capsici, f Sj. Misce : capiat cochl. med. cum cyatho aquas post jentaculum et prandium quotidie. Antacid and Stimulant.—Mr. Vance. 358 R Magnesia? Carbon. 9j. Mist. Camphoras, f Siss. Spir. Ammonia? aromat. f Sss. Tinct. Opii, m_v. Misce: fiat haustus, hora decubitus sumendus. In Acid Dyspepsia, with Languor and Irritability.—Mr. Brande. 52 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 359 R Spirit. Ammonias arom. Tinct. Cascarillas, ana f Sj. M. capiat cochl. j. parv. ter die ex aqua? cyatho. G. B. 360 R Spir. Ammoniae aromat. Tinct. Lavandula' comp. ana f Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. min. ex aqua urgente flatu vel languore. Dr. Joy. 361 R Spir. Ammonias aromat. Liquoris Potassas, Tinctura? Rhei, ana f Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. parv. bis die ex aqua. Antacid, Stimulant, and Stomachic.—H. J. 362 R Aqua? Mentha?, f Siss. Sp. Ammon. arom. f Sss. Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, gutt. xij. Sp. Lavandula' comp. f 3j. Syrupi simpl. Sss. Misce : sumat f 3j. hora quaque secunda. In receded Eruptions, Sinking, Sec, of children. Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. 363 R Spirit. Ammon. arom. f Sss. Tinct. Lavandula? comp. f Sj. Aqua? Cinnamomi, f Siiiss. Syrupi Aurantii, fSj. Sumat partem sextam vel quartam pro dosi. Dr. Hooper. 361 R Spirit. Ammon. arom. Spirit. jEtheris sulph., ana f 3iss. Morphia? Acetatis, gr. ss. Mistura? Camphoras, f Sij. Misce. A teaspoonful to be taken when occasion requires. In Spasms of the Stomach, Sec—Dr. Grindrod. 365 R Aquas Carui, f Sj. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Sij- Spir. Ammonias arom. m_x. Syrupi Croci, f 5j. Misce : fiat haustus. Dr. Joy. 366 R Liquoris Calcis, f Svss. Magnesia? Carbon. Sss. Spir. Ammon arom. f Sij. Tinct. Rhei, f Siij. Misce: sit dosis Sj- bis quotidie. In Herpes Labialis, Sec.—Dr. Burgess. 367 R Spir. Ammon. arom. f Sij. Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, f Sij- Tinct. Hyoscyami, fsij. Mist. Camphoras. f Sv. Sumat partem quartam ter die. In Irritable Bladder, with Acid Urine. [This has been recommended when fixed alkalies disagree ; which, however, are always preferable where the object is to render the urine alkaline, ammonia being decomposed before it reaches the bladder.] 368 R Liquoris Ammonia? anisati, Vini Antim. potassiotart., ana f Siss. Decocti Althaeas, f Sv. Syr. Opii, P. [vel Papaveris] Sj. Misce. A spoonful every two hours. In Bronchitis.—Schubarth. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 53 369 R Decoct. Althasas, Sij. Olei Amygd. dulcis, Pulv. Acacia-, ana 3ij. Liq. Ammonias anisati, gutt. xxv. Sacchari conditi, Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. min. 2nda quaque hora. In Colic, Diarrhoea, and Tenesmus, of Children of 2 years. Radius. 370 R Misturas Camphoras, f Sv. Spir. Ammon. foetidi, f 3v. Syrupi Croci, f Siij. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. ampla pro dosi. In Hysteria, Sec—Dr. Joy. 371 R Sp. Ammonias foetidi, f Siij. Misturas Camphoras, f Svj. Syrupi Aurantii, f 3"j. Spir. Lavand. comp. f Sij. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. bis die. R Zinci Sulphatis, 3ss. Extr. Gentianas, 9ij. Extr. Coloc. comp. 3j. Fiant pilulas, xx. Sumat ij. omni nocti. In Costiveness, with Nervous Debility.—Dr. Babington. 372 R Infusi Valeriana?, f Sxj. Spir. Ammon. foetidi, f Sss. Tinct. Castorei, f Sss. Misce: fiat haustus bis terve die capiendus. In Angina Pectoris and other Spasmodic disorders.—Dr. Copland. [For other formulae containing Sp. Ammon. Foetidus, see Assafcetida, Valerian, and Castor.] External Applications. 373 R Liq. Ammoniae, f Sij. Linim. Saponis, f Sj. Fiat linimentum. Rubefacient and Counter-irritant.—Dr. Druitt. 374 R Liquor. Ammonias, f Sj. Glycerinas, f Svj. Sp. Lavandulae, fSij. Aquas destillatas, f Svj. Misce: fiat lotio. In Cutaneous Diseases, with Atony of the Skin.—Dr. Neligan. 375 R Sp. Rosmarini, f Sij. Liq. Ammonias, . Tinct. Opii, ana Sss. Misce : fiat embrocatio. To be rubbed over the chest and along the spine. In Spasmodic Croup and Convulsions of Children.—Dr. Ure. 376 R Liq. Ammonias, f Sss. Olei Olivas, fSj- Olei Terebintbinas, f Sss. Olei Limonis, Sss. Agita simul donee misceantur. Dr. Copland. 377 R Liq. Ammonia?, Sss. Petrolei Barbad. Siss. Fiat linimentum. As a Counter-irritant in Diseased Joints.—Dr. Kirkland. [For other Ammoniacal Liniments, see under Camphora, Ol. Tere- BINTIIINjE, &c] 5* 54 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 378 R Liquor. Ammonias, 9iv. Lactis Vaccini, Siv. Fiat injectio. f Sj. to be injected daily. In Amenorrhcea.—Lavagna. AMMONLE ACETAS. AMMONIJE CITRAS. AMMONLE TAR- TRAS. Acetate, Citrate, and Tartrate of Ammonia. These neutral Salts of Ammonia are all regarded as diaphoretic, and in some cases diuretic. They are used in febrile diseases, and gene- rally to promote diaphoresis, as in dropsy, rheumatism, &c. The acetate (as well as the carbonate and pure ammonia) has also been recommended to remove the effects of intoxicating liquors. The acetate is only employed in the form of Liquor Ammoniae Acetatis, commonly termed Mindererus' Spirit. The citrate is very commonly given in the extemporaneous and effer- vescing form of sesquicarbonate of ammonia and lemon juice. The doses are: Liq. Ammonim Acetatis, 3 to 12 drachms. Ammonias Nitras, 1 to 3 scruples. Liq. Ammonia: Nitratis, L.; 2? to 4 drachms. ——------- Tarlratis the same. Externally, Liq. Ammon. Acet. is cooling and discutient, and is used in lotions to bruises and inflammations, and as a collyrium in chronic ophthalmia. 379 R Liquoris Ammonias Acetatis, f Sij. Misturas Camphoras, fSvj. Misce: sumat f Sij- sextis horis. As a Diaphoretic in Low Fevers.—Dr. Ainslie. 380 R Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f 3ix. Vini Antim. potassio-tart. f 3j. Syrupi Papaveris, f Sj. Aquas Menthas, f 3xij. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. amplum quarta quaque hora, et capiat omni nocte h.s., pulv. sequentem: R Pulv. Ipecac, comp. gr. iiiss. Hydrarg. cum Creta, gr. v. Misce. In Dropsy, after Scarlatina.—Dr. Golding Bird. 381 R Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Siij. Mistura? Camphorae, Aquas destillatas, ana f Siv. Syrupi Rhosados, f Sj. Fiat haustus, 6tis horis sumendus. As a Diaphoretic—Dr. G. Gregory. 382 R Liquor. Ammonias Acet. f Sij- Syrupi simplicis, f Sj. Aqua* fl. Aurantii, f Sj. Mistura Camphoras, f Siv. Misce: sumat f Sj- quarta quaque hora. 383 R Liquas. Ammon. Acet. f Sij. Aquas Menthas pip. Aquas puras, ana f Sss. Vin. Antim. potassio-tart. TTLxx. Syrupi, f 3j. Fiat haustus, quartis horis sumendus. Dr. Neligan. Dr. G. Gregory. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 55 3S4 R Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Siij. Mistura Camphoras, f Sj. Syr. Aurantii, f Sj. Fiat haustus. As a Mild Diaphoretic.—Dr. Joy. 385 R Mistura? Camphoras, f Siss. Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Siv. Vini Antim. potassio-tart. gutt. xl. Tincturas Opii, gutt. xx. Misce: fiat haustus hora somni sumendus. In Acute Rheumatism.—Blane. 386 R Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Siij. Vini Opii, Tn_xv. Mucilag. Acacias, f Sj. Aquee, Oiss. Misce. The whole to be taken in the course of the day. In Typhoid Fevers.—M. Michel. 387 R Liq. Ammoniae Acet. Mistura? Camphorae, ana f Svj. Syrupi Papaveris, f 3j. Vini Antim. Potassio-tart. Tn_xx. Misce: fiat haustus hora somni sumendus. In Common Catarrh.—Mr. Brande. 388 R Misturas Camphoras, Misturas Amygdalas, ana f Sij- Liq. Ammoniae Acet. f Siss. Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, Vini Antim. potassio-tart. ana f Siiss. Syrupi Tolutani, f Siss. Misce: capiat cochl. ij. larga secunda quaque hora. In Bronchitis.—Dr. Copland. 389 R Liq. Ammon. Acetatis, Liq. Potasses Acetatis, Oxymellis Scillas, ana Sj. Misce: sumat cochl. i. ad ij. secunda quaque hora. In Dropsy, after Scarlet Fever.—Jahn. 390 R Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Svj. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Sij. Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, f 3j- Syrupi Tolutani, f 3j. Aquas puras, f Sij. Sumat dimidium hac, et reliquum crastina nocte. Dr. G. G. Babington. 391 R Liq. Ammonia? Acet. f Sj. Vini Antimonii, p. f Sij. Syrupi Tolutani, f Svj. Aquas fontanas, f Siv. Fiat mistura: sumat partem sextam quarta quaque hora. In Catarrh.—Dr. G. Gregory. 392 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. 9j. Succi Limonis recentis, f 3vj. (vel Acidi Citrici, gr. xxiv.) Aqua? destillatas, f Svij. Syrupi Tolutani, Spir. Myristicas, ana f Sss. Fiat haustus. Diaphoretic.—Mr. Brande. 393 R Ammoniae Sesquicarb. Sj- Aquas puras, f Siiiss. Succi Limonis, f Sij. (vel q. s. ad sat.) Syrup. Aurantii, f Sss. Fiat mistura: sumantur cochl. ij. tertia vel quarta quaque hora. In Fevers.—Dr. Cheyne. 56 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 394 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. 9j. Aquas puras, f Siss. Syrupi, fSj. . Fiat haustus, cum succi limonis cochl. uno amplo quartis horis repetendus. Dr. Joy. 395 R Ammonias Sesquic. Sj. Aquas, f Svss. Syrupi Zingiberis, f 3hj- Misce. Signetur No. 1. R Aquas, f Siij- Acidi Citrici, Sj- Signetur No. 2. Sumantur coch. duo No. 1, effervescentia e cochleare uno No. 2. In the Latter Stage of Protracted Nervous Fevers.—Dr. Graves. 396 R Ammonia? Sesquicarb. gr. xv. Aquas destillatas, f Sj. Spirit. Myristicas, f 3j. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sss. Extr. Conii, gr. iij. ad vj. Fiat haustus, quater quotidie sumendus cum succi limonis recentis cochl. uno magno in effervescentia? impetu. Sedative.—Dr. Copland. 397 R Ammonias Sesquicarb. gr. xv. Acidi Tartarici, 3j. Aquas, f 3xj. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sj. Fiat haustus. Lotions, etc. 398 R Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, f Svj. Spir. rectificati, f Sij. Fiat lotio. To Hard and Inflamed Breasts, Sec.—Dr. Clark. 399 R Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Siij. Spir. rectificati, f siv. Aquas Rosas, f Siv. Fiat lotio. In Lichen, Sec—Dr. Burgess. 400 R Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Sij. Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. f Sj. Tinct. Digitalis, f 3iij. Aquas Rosas, f Sv. Fiat lotio, bis die applicanda part, affect, ope spongiae. In Pruriginous Affections of the Aged.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 401 R Liq. Ammonias Acet. f Svj. Spir. Rosmarini, f Sij. Aquas, f Sxvj. Fiat lotio. Discutient.—R. G. Holland. 402 R Liq. Ammonias Acet. f 3vj. Aquas Sambuci, f Svij. Fiat collyrium. In Ophthalmia.—Mr. Ware. AMMONIjE HYDROCHLORAS, vel MURIAS. Sal Ammoniac. Hydrochlorate, or Muriate of Ammonia, is regarded as alterative or resolvent; and is used in inflammation of the mucous membranes, after its violence has subsided ; particularly in bronchitis, when not attended with much fever, pain, or irritability ; and in a great variety of chronic diseases. It increases the action, and improves the secretions of the mucous membranes, especially that of the lungs. It is also described as refrigerant, antiseptic, and tonic. The dose is from 5 to 20 grains THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 57 every two or three hours. Still larger doses have been given in inter- mittent fevers, and in chronic enlargement of the prostate. But its use requires caution in persons of feeble constitution, especially those sub- ject to haemorrhage. 403 R Aquas destillatas, f Sij. Ammonias Hydrochl. gr. viij—xij. Tinct. Opii, gutt. ii—iij. Extracti Glycyrrhizas liq. Siss. Misce. Give a teaspoonful every two or three hours, for a child of I or 2 years of age. Dr. Meigs. 404 R Ammoniae Muriatis, Sj. Syrupi Hemedesmi, f Sss. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Sviiss. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat coch. ampla duo sextis horis. In Adynamic Fevers, and Subacute Laryngitis.—Dr. Neligan. 405 R Ammonia? Muriatis, gr. xij. Decocti Cinchonas, f Siss. Fiat haustus, bis die sumendus. In Chronic Rheumatism.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 406 R Ammonia? Hydrochlor. Sij. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, Siij. Antimonii potassio-tart. gr. ij. Aqua' destillatas, f Sviij. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. amplum secunda quaque hora. [The Antim. Potassio-Tart. to be omitted when it has made a suffi- cient impression on the disease.] In Pleurisy, Subacute Pneumonia, Mucous Congestion, Sec. Sir Geo. Lefevre. 407 R Ammonia? Muriatis, Siss. Acidi Muriatici, f Sss. Decocti Hordei, H>j. M. Capiat cochl. iij. ampla secundis vel tertiis horis. Dr. Copland. 408 R Ammonia? Muriatis, Sij. Aqua? Menthas, Aquae flor. Aurantii, ana f Siij- M. To be taken in two doses, at intervals of two hours, followed by a cup of coffee. In Intermittent Fever.—M. Aran. 409 R Ammonias Muriatis, gr. iv. Liq. Ammon. Acetatis, f3ij. Misturas Camphora?, f Sj. Syrupi Limonis, fSj. Fiat haustus, quarta quaque hora capiendus. In Typhoid Fevers.—Dr. Copland. 410 R Ammonia? Muriatis, gr. xv. Gummi Acaoias, Sss. Infusi Anthemidis, Siij- Vini Antimon. p. Sj. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, 3ij- Misce. Half a spoonful every two hours, to a child of 5 or 6 years old. In Dysentery and Catarrhal Affections.—Tortual. 411 R Ammon Hydrochl. gr. x. Extr. Taraxaci, Sss. Decocti Aloes, comp. Mist. Gentiana1 comp. ana 3v. Soda- Potassio-tart. 3j. Tinct. Lavand. comp. Tttxx. Fiat haustus mane sumendus, et meridie repetendus si opus sit. In Torpid L'ver, with Uterine Disease.—Dr. G. Corfe. 58 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 412 R Ammonias Mur. 3ij. Potassa? Nitratis, 9iv. Aqua? Rubi Idasi, Svj. Syrupi fl. Aurantii, Siij. Misce. A spoonful every two hours. In the early stage of Rheumatic, Exanthematic, and Catarrhal Fevers. Clarus. 413 R Ammon Mur. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, ana Sj. Dt-cocti Althasas, f Svj. Oxymel. simpl. (vel Scillas) Sj- Fiat mistura. Take two tablespoonfuls three times a day. In Catarrhal Affections.—Copland. 414 R Ammonias Muriatis, 5U- Camphoras, gr. vj. Flor. Arnicas, Sss. Sacchari albi, 3vj. Misce: fiat pulvis. Detur in vitro. A teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day. As an Expectorant and Emmenagogue.—M. Berends. 415 R Ammonia? Muriat. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, ana 9j. Extr. Taraxaci, q. s., ut fiat bolus. Dentur tales doses, xij. Sumat j. secunda vel quarta quaque hora. In Scirrhus of the Prostate, Sec—Sobernheim. 416 R Ammonias Muriatis, Sss. Sulphuris loti, gr. xv. Extr. Dulcamaras, q. s. Fiant boli, iv. Sumat unum secunda quaque hora. In Chronic Pulmonary Catarrh.—Fischer. 417 R Decocti Papaveris, Oj. Ammonias Mur. Svj. Fiat lotio. Linen rags dipped in it to be kept applied to the part. To Milk Breasts.—Dr. Clark. 418 R Ammonias Muriatis, Sij. Acidi Acetici diluti, f Svj. Spir. Camphoras, f Sij. Fiat lotio. In Sprains, Contusions, Sec—Dr. Joy. 419 R Ammonias Mur. Sij. Aqua?, f Sij. Spir. Rosmarini, Sss. Fiat lotio. For Unbroken Chilblains. 420 R Ammonias Muriat. Sss. Aqua? commun. Sx. Solve, et adde Aceti Scillas, 3U- Fiat lotio discutiens. In Hydrocele of Children, Sec—Graefe. 421 R Ammonias Mur. Sj. Spir. rectificati, f Sj. Aquas, f Sxv. Fiat lotio. Dr. Hooper. 422 R Ammonia? Mur. 5j. Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Sij. Aquas, f Siv. Fiat lotio. To be kept constantly applied. In Hydrocele of Children.—Mr. Bransby Cooper. 423 IJ, Ammon. Hydrochlor. Sj. Aqua? fontanae, f Sv. Spir. rectif. f Sj- Misce: fiat lotio discutiens. In Swelled Testicles, Sec.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 59 R Ammon. Mur. Siiss. Tinct. Arnicas, Siiss. Aquas Ruta>, Sx. Aceti Rutee, Sv. Fiat lotio. In Hydrocele of Children.—Carus. R Ammon. Mur. Sij. Liq. Ammon. Acet. f Sv. Spirit. Vini rectif. f Sj. Fiat lotio. For the same.—Sir A. Cooper. R Ammon. Hydrochl. Sss. Acidi Acetici diluti, Spir. rectificati, ana f Sss. Misturas Camphorae, f Sxv. Fiat lotio. Dr. Druitt. 428 427 R Amygd.dulc. excort. Sj. Aqua? flor. Aurant. Sj. Aqua? Rosas, Svir). Fiat emulsio, et adde Ammon. Muriatis, Sj. Tincturas Benzoini, Sij. Fiat lotio cosmetica. In Pimples and Dryness of the Skin.—Herrmann. R Ammonia? Muriat. gr. xv. Camphorae pulv. 9j. Tere simul, et adde Decocti Cinchonas, f Svi. Fiat gargarisma. In Putrid Sore Throat.—Dr. Copland. *29 R Rad. Pyrethri cont. Sj. Aqua? ferventis, f Sxij. Macera per horam, etcolatura? adde Ammonias Mur. Siij. Aceti communis, Siij. Fiat collutorium. Van Swieten. *30 1$, Ammon. Mur. pulv. Potassas Nitratis pulv. ana Sj. Pulv. Capsici, Sss. Misce bene. To be applied by means of a camel-hair pencil. In Elongated Uvula.—Dr. B. Granville. AMMONIjE nitras, phosphas, sulphas, etc. The remaining Ammoniacal Salts employed in medicine are: Ammoniae Nitras. Nitrate of Ammonia is refrigerant and diuretic D ose from 3 to 20 grains, in slight inflammations of mucous membranes catarrhal and rheumatic fevers, &c. Equal parts of nitrate of ammonia' carbonate of soda, and water, form a powerful freezing mixture. Ammoniae Sulphas. Sulphate of Ammonia is diuretic, stimulant and resolvent. Dose 15 to 30 grains. Ammonia Nitro-Sulphas. Nitro-sulphate of Ammonia is said to be useful in typhoid fevers. Dose about 12 grs. Ammonia Phosphas. Phosphate of Ammonia has been used with suc- cess in some cases of rheumatism. Dose 3 to 10 grains. Dr. Edwards gives 10 grains every eight hours. Ammonia: Succinas. Succinate of Ammonia is antispasmodic. It is usually given in the form of Liq. Ammonia? (vel Cornu Cervi) Succinatus of which a few drops are a dose. Ammoniae Hydro-Sulphas. The Hydro-Sulphuret of Ammonia, and the Sulphuretted Hydro-sulphuret (Liq. Fumans Boylii), are poisonous in large doses ; in small doses they produce nausea, reduce the pulse, and promote the secretion of the skin and lungs. They have been used 60 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. in catarrhal complaints, diabetes, and gout; but are now rarely pre- scribed. Dose from 4 to 8 drops. 431 R Ammoniae Nitratis, Sss. Aquas destillatas, Siij. Syrupi Althasas, Sj. Misce. A dessert-spoonful every two hours. In Fevers and Dropsies. 432 R Liq. Vol. Cornu Cervi, Siv. Acid. Succinici, q. s. ad sat. Sp. jEtheris Sulphurici, 5iv. Misce. Twenty to forty drops in a glass of sugared water two or three times a day. [Eller's Liquor Arthriticus.] In Gout and Inveterate Rheumatism.—Niemann. 433 R Ammonias Phosphatis, 3ss. Aqua? Cinnamomi, f Sj. Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In Acute and Subacute Rheumatism.—Dr. Buckler. (U. S.) AMMONIACUM (Gummi.) Gum Ammoniac is the concrete juice of an umbelliferous plant, Do- rema Ammoniacum. It is stimulant, expectorant, deobstruent, diuretic, diaphoretic, and emmenagogue; and is chiefly used as an expectorant in aflFections of the chest not attended with inflammation; and in visce- ral obstructions. Externally, it is applied as a discutient and resol- vent to indolent tumors. Dose of the gum, 5 to 30 grains; of Mistura Ammoniaci, 4 to 8 drachms. Emplastrum Ammoniad, and Emp. Ammon. cum Hydrargyro, are the usual forms for outward application. 434 R Misturas Ammoniaci, f Sviij. Vini Antimonii Potassio-tart. f 3j. Fiat mistura: dosis, cochl. ij. vel iij. Expectorant.—Dr. Pearson. 435 R Mist. Ammoniaci, f Sv. Oxymel Scillas, f Sss. Vini Antimon. Tn_xxvj. Aceti destillati, f Siij. M. Sumat cochleare amplum subinde. In Humoral Asthma, Chronic Cough, Sec—Dr. Ainslie. 436 R Mist. Ammoniaci, f Sivss. Liq. Antimon. Tart, f Siv. Tinct. Camphoras, comp. f Sss. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sj. Misce: capiat cochl. unum pro re nata. In Chronic Pituitous Asthma.—Dr. Copland. 437 R Mist. Ammoniaci, Aquas Pulegii, ana f Svj. Spir. Ammon. arom. Syrupi Scillas, ana f 3ss. Fiat haustus, bis die sumendus. As a stimulating Expectorant.—Mr. Brande. 438 R Ammoniaci, aiiss. Acidi Nitrici, f Sij. Aquas destil. f Sviij. Acidi adjice aquam et fiat emulsio cum gummi. A teaspoonful two or three times a day. In Chronic Catarrh of elderly persons.—Dr. Ellts. (U. S.) THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 61 439 R Ammoniaci, Sj. Acidi Nitrici diluti, f Sj. Aquas, f Siij. Tere simul donee emulsio fiat, et adde Syrupi, f Sij. Misce: Sumatur cochleare unum mediocre ex liquore aliquovis demulcenti. Expectorant and Tonic.—Dr. Paris. 440 R Mist. Ammoniaci, Mist. Amygdalas, ana f Siv. Aceti Scillas, f Sj. Tinct. Opii, TTLiij. Fiat haustus tertia quaque hora sumendus. In Catarrhal Cough.—Dr. Gregory. 441 R Mist. Ammoniaci, f Svj. Sodas Carbonatis, Sss. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Sss. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f 3j- Vini Ipecacuanhas, f Sij- Fiat mistura pectoralis cujus sumat cochleare amplum pro dosi. In Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. Graves. 442 R, Mist. Ammoniaci, Aquas Cinnamomi, ana f Siij. Cetacei (vitel. ovi sol.) Sij. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sj- Misce : capiat cyathum vinarium mane et vesperi. As an Expectorant in Phthisis, Sec.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 443 R Mistura Ammoniaci, Svij. Oxymel. Scillas, f 3vj. Tinct. Camphora? comp. Siv. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. duo 2da vel 3tia quaque hora. In Chronic Bronchitis.—Sir H. Halford, Bart. 444 R Mist. Ammoniaci, Mist. Amygdala?, ana f Svj. Tinct. ScUlas, Tn_x. Misce pro haustu. Mr. Brande. 445 R Mist. Ammoniaci, Aquas Cinnamomi, ana f Siss. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sss. Tinct. Castorei, f sij. Tinct. Opii, Tu_v. Fiat mistura cujus sumatur cochleare unum amplum subinde. In Hooping Cough, Sec—Dr. Paris. 446 R Gummi Ammoniaci, f Sj. Oxymel. Scillas, Sj. Vini Ipecacuanha?,[f Sj- Aqua? fl. Sambuci, f Sivss. Syrupi Papaveris, f 5U- Misce: capiat asger qualibet hora cochleare unum. In Chronic Pectoral complaints.—Dr. Copland. 447 R Mist. Ammoniaci, f Sviss. Tinct. Camphora? comp. f Svj. Liq. Volat. cornu cervia, f Siij- Tinct. Scillic, Siij. Fiat mistura. A tablespoonful now and then. In Chronic and Asthmatic Cough.—Dr. Warren. 448 R Ammoniaci, Sj. Sagapeni, Sij. Tinct. Aloes comp. q. S. Fiant pil. gran. iv. Capiat ij. bis die. In Amenorrhcea, Sec.—Bories. 6 62 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 449 R G. Ammoniaci, Sj. Scillas recentis, 9j. Pulv. Ipecac, comp. Sss. Hydrarg. chloridi, gr. vj. _ Misce ut fiat massa, in pilulas xxiv dividenda. Sumat pil. ij. 4tis horis. In Chronic Cough.—Dr. Latham. 450 R G. Ammoniaci, Sss. Pil. Scillas comp. Sss. Extr. Hvoscyami, gr. xij. Extr. Papaveris, gr. xij. Fiat pil. xxiv. Sumat unam bis die. In Chronic Coughs, Sec—Dr. Boisragon. 451 R Ammoniaci, Sj. Saponis duri, Siiss. Aloes extracti, gr. xv. Assafcetida?, Sss. Pulv. Rhei, 3j-j Croci pulv. Sss. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pil. lxxx. Capiat binas bis die. Deobstruent.—Recamier. 452 R Ammoniaci, Sj. Scillas pulv. 9j. Saponis Venet. 3ij. Syr. Tolutani, q. s. Fiant pil. xxiv. quorum sumat iij. mane et nocte. In Peripneumonia Notha.—Dr. E. G. Clarke. 453 R Emplastri Picis partes duas, Emplastri Ammoniaci, Emplastri Opii, ana, partem unam. M. Fiat emp. perlargum inter scapulas impositurum. In Cough.—Dr. Copland. AMYGDALA. Almonds. Sweet Almonds are the kernels of Amygdalus communis (dulcis). They are emollient and demulcent, and are used in the form of emulsion in catarrhal complaints, in dysentery, and in strangury, calculus, and other affections of the urinary organs, to lessen the acrimony of the se- cretions. Milk of almonds is less frequently used alone than as a ve- hicle for more active remedies. (See Potassse Nitras, Opium, Scilla, &c.) The expressed oil is emollient and slightly laxative. It may be formed into an emulsion with mucilage, or alkalies. Confectio Amygdalae is used to prepare Mistura Amygdalae ; the dose of the latter may be from 1 to 2 or 3 ounces. Of Oleum Amygdalae, 1 to 8 drachms. 454 R Misturas Amygdalas, Oj. Syrupi Papaveris, f 5x. Fiat mistura, pro potu ordinario. In Calculous Disorder, Strangury, Sfc.—Dr. E. G. Clarke. 455 R Mist. Amygdalas, f 5x. Vini Ipecac. Tn_vj. Syr. Papaveris, f 3ss. Fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In Catarrhal Cough.—Dr. G. Gregory. 456 R Mist. Amygdalae, f Sv. Liq. Ammonias acet. f Sj. Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, Tinct. Croci, ana f Sj. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. amplum ter die. In Catarrh.—Dr. Clutterbuck. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 63 457 R Mist. Amygdalas, f Svij. Mucil. Acacias, f Sj. Pulv. Ipecac, comp. 5j. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. tertia quaque hora urgente tussi. In Catarrhal Cough.—Dr. Latham. 458 R Olei Amygdalas, f Siss. Vitellum Ovi unius. Aquas fl. Aurantii, f Sv. Mucilag. Acacias, f Sss. Vini Ipecacuanhas, f Siss. Syr. Althasas (vel simpl,) f Sss. Fiat mistura. A tablespoonful frequently. In Catarrhs.—Dr. Copland. 459 R Acaciae pulveris, Sss. Aquas destillatas, f Sss. Misce, et adde gradatim, Olei Amygdalas, f Siij. Tere simul, et adde Aqua? destil. f Siij. Aqua? Rosas, f Siss. Syrupi, f 3iij. M. sumat cochl. j. vel ij. subinde. In Catarrh, Urinary Irritation, Sfc—Mr. Brande. 460 R Olei Amygdalas, f Sij. Syrupi Papaveris, Syrupi Tolutani, ana f Sj. Pulv. Sacchari, f Sij. Fiat linctus de quo saspius asger lambat urgente tussi. In the Cough of Measles, Sec—Dr. E. G. Clarke. 461 R Olei Amygdala?, Syrupi Violas, ana Sj. Misce : capiat cochl. duo tertia quaque hora. Dr. Harding. 462 IJ, Mellis despumati, Olei Amygdala?, ana Sj. Syr. Rhoeados, Sss. Aceti Scillas, Sij. Syrupi Tohitani, Mucil. Acacias, ana Sss. Misce. In Coughs, Sec.—Dr. Joy. 463 R Olei Amygdalas, Pulv. Acacias, Syr. Althasas, ana Sij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sss. Aquas Foeniculi, Sj. Misce. One or two teaspoonfuls to be given every hour. In Infantile Diarrhoea.—Richter. 464 R Olei Amygdalas, f Sj. Acacia? pulveris, Sij. Aquas destil. f Svj. Syrupi Papaveris, f Sss. Tere oleum diligenter cum gummi, dein adde gradatim aquam et syrupum. Sumat cochl. j. amplum frequenter in dies. In Catarrh.—Dr. G. Gregory. 465 R Olei Amygdalas, Mellis, ana Sj. Succi Limonis, Sss. Syrupi Tolutani, Syrupi Scillas, ana Sij. Misce : fiat linctus. Sumat cochl. magnum subinde. In Catarrh.—Dr. Joy. 466 R Qlei Amygdalas, f Sss. Aquas Rosa?, f Sij. Liquor. Potassas, f Sij. Misceantur agitatione, et adde Syrupi, f Sss. Aquas destillatas, f Sv. Fiat mistura de qua sumantur uncias duas pro dosi. In Catarrh, and in Renal and Urinary Irritation.—Mr. Brande. 64 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 467 R Olei Amygdala1, Aquas destillatas, ana Sss. Liq. Ammonias Sesquicarb. TUxx. Fiat haustus omni mane jej uno ventriculo sumendus. In Worms.—Dr. Clarke. The Bitter Almond, Amygdala Amara, is the product of a variety of the Amygdalus Communis, but contains, in addition to the constituents of the sweet almond, a peculiar principle, Amygdaline which gives rise, when triturated with water, to hydrocyanic acid and volatile oil ot bit- ter almonds. By distillation with water Aquoz Amygdala, amarce, jmd Oleum essentiale Amygdalae amarce are obtained. These are sometimes used in the same cases as prussic acid. A few bitter almonds are some- times added to the sweet in making emulsions, on account of their seda- tive properties, as well as for the flavor. Aqua Amygdalae Amarce is made of very different degrees of strength; and as no form is given for it in the British pharmacopoeias, it is neces- sary for the prescriber to specify the kind intended. That of the Prus- sian pharmacopoeia contains two-thirds of a grain of pure prussic acid in an ounce, which is about the average of the continental preparations. Dose from 10 to 30 drops, sometimes increased to 60. A formula for a much weaker kind has lately been introduced into the United States pharmacopoeia. A still weaker kind is sometimes sold under the name of black cherry-water. The leaves and kernels of the Peach (Amygdalus Persica) have similar properties. The flowers are laxative. 468 R Amygdala? dulc. excort. Svj. Amygd. amaras excort. Sij. Aquas, f Sxvj. Fiat emulsio secundum artem. Sumat cochl. ij. bis terve die. Sedative and Demulcent.—Beral. 469 R Emuls. Amygd. dulc. (ex Am. dulc. Sij-) Sj. Amygdalinas, gr. xvij. Solve. Dose, from ten to thirty drops. In the same cases as Ac. Hydrocyanicum.—Woehler. 470 R 01. essent. Amygd. amaras, gtt. xx. Spirit. Vini rectificati, Siij. [f Siv.] Misce. From 10 to 20 drops three times a day. In Facial Neuralgia.—Radius. AMYLUM. Starch. Wheat starch and the starches of other plants (as of potato, arrow- root, &c.) are demulcent and slightly nutritive. They are also used in enemata, in irritated states of the rectum ; thepowder is dusted on the skin to absorb irritated secretions, and to allay inflammation in some affections of the skin. It is much employed in the nursery for the ex- coriations of infants. Starch is an antidote for poisoning by iodine. The only officinal preparations are Dccodum Amyli and Trochisci Amyli. 471 R Pulv. Amyli, 3x. Pulv. Sodas Carbonatis, Sj- Misce : fiat pulvis, part. aff. applicandus. In some Skin Diseases.—Devergie. Thefseculaor starch of potato, arrow-root, tous-les-mois, &c, have similar properties, but are more frequently employed as a mild article of diet. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 65 ANETHUM. FCENICULUM. ANISUM. CARUI. These aromatic seeds, or rather fruits, are placed together, as their properties and uses are similar. The plants which produce them belong to the natural order Umbelliferce. Dill Seed is the fruit of Anethum graveolens; Anise seed, of Pimpi- nellaAnisum; Fennel seed, of Foeniculumdulce [officinale, D.] ; Caraway, of Carum Carui. They are mildly stimulant and carminative; and are used in flatulent disorders, particularly of children; and as vehicles and correctives of more active or less agreeable remedies, especially to cover the taste, and prevent the griping effects of purgatives. The doses of Aqua Anethi, Aqua Fceniculi, Aqua Anisi, and Aqua Ca- rui, are from half an ounce to two or three ounces for adults; or from a teaspoonful to a dessert-spoonful for children. Infusum Faeniculi, In- fusum Anisi, and Infusum Carui, the same. Spiritus Anisi and Sp. Carui are used for the same purposes, in doses of one or two drachms; but for children the simple waters are prefer- able. Tinctura Carui comp. (Guy's II.) 1 to 4 drachms. The dose of Oleum Anethi is from 2 to 4 drops ; of Oleum Fceniculi, Ol. Carui, and Ol. Anisi, from .2 to 8 drops. Oleosaccharum Anisi, Sec, 20 to 30 grains. Of the powdered seeds, from 10 to 30 grains. 472 R Semin. Anisi, Semin. Fceniculi, ana gr. ij. Pulv. Croci, gr. j. Magnesias, gr. viij. Sacchari Albi, gr. vij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Capiat dimidium statim, et alterum post horam. In Tormina of Infants.—Dr. Copland. 473 R Radicis Fceniculi, Semin. Fceniculi, ana Sij. Concisa, contunde, ot misce. Two or three spoonfuls to be boiled for some time in a quart of water, and the strained decoction taken by glassfuls. To promote the Secretion of Milk.—Radius. 474 R Infusi Anisi, Siv. Sacchari Albi, Sij. Misce. By teaspoonfuls. In Flatulence of young Children. 475 R Olei Anisi, gutt. iv. Sacchari Albi, 3ss. Intime misceantur, et adde Aquas, f Sij. Pulv. Rhei, 9ss. Magnesia? Carb. 9j. Tinctura? Opii, gutt. iv. Sp. Ammon. foetidi, gutt. x. Misce: sumat cochl. unum medium tertia quaque hora. In Infantile Convulsions.—Dr. Brereton. 476 R Olei Anisi, Tn_xij. Sacchari Albi, Sj. Tinct. Zingiberis,f3ij. Aqua* Menthas pip. f Sviiss. Misce: dosis cochl. iij. Carminative.—Dr. Ainslie. 477 R Sodas Bicarbon. gr. viij. Olei Anisi, gtt. j. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Tere simul, et adde. Aquas Anethi (vel Foeniculi), f Sj. Sumat cochl. parvum p. r. n. As a Carminative for Children. 6* 66 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 478 R Seminum Anisi contus. Siss. Fol. Melissa?, Sj- Aquas calidas, Siij. Infunde per quadrantem horas, cola, et adde sacchari quantum libet. Carminative.—Dr. Copland. ANGELICA. The Garden Angelica, Angelica Archangelica (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferce or Apiaceae,) is stimulant, carminative, and tonic. The seeds and roots are the parts principally used; the latter retain their pungency longer. Dose of the powdered root, 10 to 20 grains; Aqua Angelicae, an ounce; Extractum, 5 to 15 grains; Infusum, by spoonfuls; Tinctura, a drachm ; Spiritus Angelicae, and Sp. Anisi Compos, from half a drachm to 2 drachms. 479 R Pulv. rad. Angelicas, 9j. Pulv. Cinchona', Sss. Fiat pulvis, tertia quaque hora sumendus. In Intermittent Fevers.—Dr. Castle. 480 R Angelicas rad. 5x. Aquas, Oiij. Coque, ad Oij. et cola. A wineglassful every three hours, as a sudorific and cordial. In Typhus Fever.—Dr. Castle. 481 R Rad. Angelicas, Sij. Rad. Serpentarias, Sss. Flor. Sambuci, Sj. Potas. Subcarbon. Siij. Aquas ferventis, ftij. Macera per horas tres, et cola. Liquori Colati, f Siss. Sp. Juniperi comp. f Sj. Vini Opii, Tn_x. Fiat haustus. In Atonic Dropsy—Dr. Copland. ANTHEMIS. Chamomile. The dried flowers of common Chamomile, Anthemis Nobilis (Nat. Ord. Compositae), are stomachic and tonic ; and are used in dyspepsia and general debility. The warm infusion is used to promote the action of emetics. Externally, the hot decoction or infusion, or the flowers them- selves moistened with hot water, are applied to relieve pain, &c. Dose of the powdered flowers, from 5 to 30 grains; Infusum Anthemidis, 1 to 3 ounces ; Extractum, 5 to 20 grains ; Aqua, 1 to 8 drachms; Oleum volatile, 1 to 4 drops. Decodum Chamomceli comp. is used in fomenta- tions and glysters. 482 R Pulv. Anthemidis, 9ss. Pulv. Piperis longi, gr. iij. Pulv. Aloes, gr. j. Misce : fiat pulvis omni nocte sumendus. In Flatulency and Eructations.—Dr. Heberden. 483 R Pulv. Anthemidis, 3j. Pulv. Myrrhae, gr. v. Pulv. Rhei, gr. iij. Misce: fiat pulvis bis die sumendus. Stomachic and Tonic.—Dr. Babington. 484 R Pulv. Anthemidis, gr. xvj. Pulv. Rhei, gr. viij. Pulv. Zingiberis, gr. j. Fiat pulvis. Stomachic and Laxative.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 67 R Pulv. Anthemidis, 9j. Potassas subcarb. ass. Calc. Antimonii, 3ss. Fiat pulvis. In Intermittent.—Dr. Morton. R Anthemidis Pulv. 3ss. Aquae Menthas pip. f Siss. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f 3iss. Fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In Agues.—Dr. E. G. Clarke. R Pulv. Anthemidis, Pulv. Myrrhas, ana 3j. Potas. subcarbon. 9ss. Fiat pulvis sexta quaque hora sumendus. In Intermittent Fevers.—Dr. Mead. R Pulv. Anthemidis, 9j. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiat bolus, tertia quaque hora dcglutiandus. In Intermittents. 489 R Pulv. Anthem-dis, Pulv. Cinchonas, ana Sj. Pulv. Zingiberis, 3ij. Misce, et adde Syrupi, q. s. Fiat electuarium. Sumat Sj. ter die. In Convalescence from Acute Diseases.—Dr. Blane. 490 R Flor. Anthemidis, Sj. Cort. Aurantii exsic. Sij. Aquas destil. frigidas, Oj. Tere simul in mortario et (post horam) cola. A wineglassful twice a day. In simple Indigestion.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 491 R Flor. Anthemidis, Sss. Sem. Anisi cont. Siij- Fol. Menthas vir. Sss. Caryophil. cont. Sj. Aurantii cort. sic. Sij. Aquas ferventis, Oiss. Macera per horam, et cola. Capiat cyathum vinarium subinde. In Flatulent Dyspepsia, Sec.—Dr. Copland. 492 R Extracti Anthemidis, Sij. 01. ess. Anthemidis, gutt. xij. Pulv. Anthemidis, q. s. Fiant pil. 120. From 8 to 10 to be taken daily. In Dyspepsia, Sec.—Theur. 493 R Extr. Anthemidis, Sj- Assafoetidas, 3ss. Pulv. Rhei, 9j. Fiat massa in pilulas triginta dividenda. Sumat tres bis die. In Flatulent Dyspepsia.—Dr. Ainslie. 494 R Extr. Anthemidis, 3ij. Aloes Focot. Zingiberis pulv. ana 5ss. Misce, et div. in pil xx. Sumat unam vel duas hora ante prandium. In Indigestion.—Dr. Hooper. 495 R Infusi Anthemidis, f Sj. Spir. Camphoras, f Sj. Fiat lotio. In unhealthy Ulceration from Blisters, and in Typhus.—Colles. 496 R Infusi Anthemidis, Sxij. Olei Lini. (vel Oliva?) Sij- Fiat enema. R Infusi Anthemidis, f Oss. Soda? Sulphatis, Sj. Fiat enema. 486 487 68 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. ANTHRACOKALI. A. SULPHURETUM. These compounds are used as alteratives, in herpetic eruptions, and in scrofulous and rheumatic affections. Dose 1 \ to 2 grains three times a day. 497 R Anthracokali simpl. gr. ij. Magnesia? carb. gr. v. Fiat pulvis. Dentur tales doses No iij. Sumat j. 8va quaque hora. In Tetters.—Poyla. 498 R Anthracokali simpl. 3j. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Sss. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat cochl. parvum ter quaterve die. In Chronic Eczema, Impetigo, Sec.—Radius. 499 R Anthracokali Sulphur, gr. ij. Sulphur. Sublim. gr. iv. Magnesias Carbon, gr. iij. Fiat pulv. 8va quaque hora sumendus. In Tetters, Psora, Sec—Poyla. 500 R Anthracokali simpl. gr. ij. Hydr. Chloridi, gr. \. P. Glycyrrhizas, gr. iij. Dentur tales doses tres, in horas 24 sumendae. In Syphilitic Eruptions.—Poyla. 501 R Anthracokali, 3ij. Ext. Glycyrrhizas, Pulver. ejusdem, ana q. s. Fiant pil. xl. Sumat ij. ad vj. ter die. In Lupus, Chronic Eczema, Impetigo, Psoriasis, and Lepra.—Blasius. ANTIMONIUM. The preparations of Antimony are alterative, diaphoretic, and emetic: in some cases they prove purgative. They are also employed, especially the potassio-tartrate, as contra-stimulants to subdue inflammation. The potassio-tartrate is also used as an external counter-irritant. The following are the officinal preparations, and their doses. Antimonium Metallicum. Regulus or metallic antimony was formerly cast into little balls, as perpetual pills, which served for a purgative. Antimonii Tersulphuretum (formerly sesquisulphuretum, and sulphu- retum nigrum), finely levigated, is alterative and diaphoretic. Dose, from 5 to 30 grains. Antimonii Oxysulphuretum. [Ant. sulphuretum prsecipitatum, D. ; Ant. Sulph. Aureum, E.] Precipitated or oxysulphuret of Antimony. Dose as an alterative and diaphoretic, 1 to 3 grains ; as an emetic, 5 to 15 grains. Kermes Minerale is very similar to the last, and is used in the same manner. Antimonii Oxydum. The dose is variously stated, and its effects probably uncertain. Mr. Tyson says, when prepared by his method (adding the chloride to water and treating the precipitate with sol. of carb. of ammonia), the dose is from one-tenth to 1 grain, and that the latter often vomits and purges. Other authors state the dose to be from 2 to 5 grains. Antimonium Calcinatum. Calx Antimonii lota. Uncertain ; but less active than the preceding. It was formerly prescribed in doses of 5 to 10 grains or more. It is an antimoniate of potash. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 69 Pulvis Antimonii Compositus. Antimonial powder. Dose, as an alter- ative, 1 to 3 grains ; as a diaphoretic, 3 to 8 grains. In large doses it is emetic and purgative. James's Powder is nearly the same, but with some unascertained difference in the mode of preparation. Antimonii Vilrum Ceratum. Formerly used in dysentery. Dose, 4 to 10 grains. Antimonii Tannas. As a contra-stimulant, 3 to 8 grains. Antimonii Potassio-tartras. Emetic Tartar. This is the most certain and generally used preparation of antimony. Dose, as an emetic, 1 to 3 grains ; as a diaphoretic, one-twelfth to one-sixth of a grain ; as an expectorant, one-sixteenth of a grain ; as a contra-stimulant, from 1 to 3 grains, repeated every four hours for six times. Dr. Pereira recom- mends to commence with half a grain, and gradually increase the dose. Vinum Antimonii Potassio-tartratis. Antimonial wine is given as a diaphoretic, from 20 to 30 minims every hour; as an emetic for children, half a drachm to a drachm every quarter of an hour until it operates. Antimonii Sesquichloridum. Butter (or Chloride of) Antimony. It is used as a caustic only. 502 R Antimonii tersulphur. laevig. Sss. Magnesias Carbonatis, gr. v. Cinnamomi pulv. gr. iv. Sacchari albi, Sss. Fiat pulvis. Sumat dimidium mane et vespere.' In Scrofula, Cutaneous Diseases, Sec—Radius. 603 R Antim. Sulphur, nigri, Hydrargyri Sulphureti nigri, ana 9j. Confectionis Aurantii, q. s. Fiat bolus mane nocte que sumendus. 504 R Antimonii Oxysulphureti, Pulv. Ipecacuanhas comp. ana Sj- Guaiaci Resinas, Sij- Theriacas, q. s. ut fiant pilula? sexaginta. One every six hours. In Skin Diseases.—Dr. Cheyne. 505 R Antimonii Oxysulphureti, 3ss. Sacchari albi, Sij- Sulphuris prascipitati, Sj. Olei Limonis, TT|_xx. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat, Sss. bis die. In Chronic Rheumatism, Skin Diseases, Sec. 506 R Antimonii Oxysulphureti, 9ss. Sulphuris Sublimati, Siss. Guaiaci resin.T, Sj. Extr. Conii, Sj. Sacchari f, gr. ij.—iv. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. iv.—vij. Syr. Papaveris, q. s. Fiant pil. iij. hora somni sumendas. At the commencement of Brain Fever.—Dr. Copland. 520 R Pulver. Jacobi, gr. vj. Hydrari;. Chloridii, gr. iij. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. iv. Misce: fiant pil. duas hora somni sumendas. [To be followed by an aperient draught in the morning.] In recent Catarrhs.—Dr. G. Gregory. TUB BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 71 521 R Pulv. Jacobi. Pil. Aloes et Myrrhas, G. Guaiaci, sing. 3iiss. Tinct. Castorei, q. s. Fiant pil. 96. Capiat iij. vel. iv. sing, noctibus; et capiat cochl. min. Aceti Scillas omni matutini tempore in cochl. uno majore aquas cinnamomi. 522 R Pulv. Jacobi, gr. v. Hydrarg. Chloridii, gr.j Pulv. Ipecac, gr. ij. Confect. Rosas, q. s. ut fiant pil. ij. h. s. s. In Dropsy, Sec.—Dr. James. j- Bant pil. ij. h. s. s. Diaphoretic—Dr. Hooper. 523 R Pulv. Jacobi. gr. viij. Hydr. Chloridii, gr. iv. Opii pulv. gr.j. Conf. Eosas, q. s. Misce, et div. in pil. iv. quarum sumatur una Otis horis cum haustu salino. In Inflammation of the Lungs.—Dr. G. Gregory. 524 R Antimonii Potassio-tart. gr.j. Ipecacuanhas pulv. 3j. Fiat pulvis emeticus. Dr. Hooper. 525 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. iij. Aquas ferventis, Svj. Solve. Sumat Sj. omni quadrante horas donee vomitus supervenerit. Dr. Pearson. 526 R Antim. Potassio tartr. gr. j. Decocti Hordei, Oij. Misce. The whole to be taken in twenty-four hours. To be followed, as soon as it has suffi- ciently acted, by tonics. No local applications. In Erysipelas.—Dr. Walsh. 527 R Antim. Potassio tart. gr.j. Emulsio Amygdala? amaras, Svj. Misce: sumat cochl. tria tertia vel quarta quaque hora,. [When the inflammation subsides, the same medicine to be continued at longer intervals.] In Pneumonia, after bleeding, and calomel and opium. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 528 R Antim. Potassio-tart. granum. Potassio Nitratis, Sij. Misturas Amygdala', f Sxij. Tinct. Camphora? comp. f Sss. Fiat mist, pectoralis, cujus sumat cochl. unum amplum omni hora. In Bronchitis, Sec.—Dr. Graves. 529 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. j. ■ Tinctura? Opii, Tn_xx. Aquas destillatas, fSj. Misce. A teaspoonful every, or every alternate, night. In Hooping Cough.—Sir W. Watson. 530 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. ij. Magnes. Sulphatis, Sss. Aqua? puras, f 3x. Misce. The dose for an adult is a tablespoonful; for a child of two years, a teaspoonful; re- peated every half-hour. In Cholera.—Dr. Billing. 531 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. ij. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Aquas Lauro-cerasi, f Sij. Syrupi simplicis, f Svj. Fiat mistura de qua sumatur cochleare amplum bihorio. [With antiphlogistic treat- ment.] In Acute Catarrh and Bronchitis.—Dr. Neligan. 72 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 532 R Antimonii Potassio-tartr. gr. iv. Tinctura? Opii, f Sj. Misturas Camphoras, f Sviij. Fiat mistura sumat cochl. amplum secunda quaque hora. In Delirium Tremens, and in the advanced stage of continued Fevers, with sleeplessness and extreme nervous excitement.—Dr. Graves. 533 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. ij. Moschi, gr. xxx. Mucilaginis Acacias, Syrupi simplicis, ana f Sj. Aqu^, f Sx. Misce: sumat Sss. omni hora. In the same cases, where Opium is inadmissible.—Dr. Graves. 534 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. iij. Tincturas Opii, f Sss. Aqua? pura', f Svj. Misce: dosis, cochl. unum amplum omni semihora, vel majori intervallo, donee deli- rium cessaverit. In Delirium Tremens, and other cases of nervous excitement, where depletion is inadmissible—Dr. Druitt. 535 R Antimonii Potassio-tartr. gr. vj. Aquas Cinnamomi, Aqua? destillatas, ana f Sviij. Syrupi Althasas, fSij- Fiat mistura, cujus sumat sextam partem secunda quaque hora. In Pneumonia, Acute Rheumatism, Sec.—Dr. Joy. 536 R Antimonii Potassio-tart. gr. j. Aquas destillata', f Siss. Syrupi simplicis, f Sss. Misce. One, two, or three teaspoonfuls every quarter of an hour until vomiting is produced. As an Emetic, in the Inflammatory complaints of Children. Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. 537 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. j. Aquas destillatas, f Sviij. Misce : sumat Sj. omni hora. [The same mixture to be repeated at intervals of four and afterwards of six hours.] In Chorea from fright, Sec.—Dr. Seth Thomson. 538 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. ij._ Aquas puras, f Svj. Tinct. Opii, Ulxx. Fiat mistura, cujus sumatur cochl. j. omni hora donee nausea vel vomitus supervenerit. In rigidity of Os Uteri, in Labor.—Dr. Hardy. 539 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. ij. Potassa' Nitratis, 5?s. Aquas, f Sxij. Spt. jEtheris Nitrici, Sj. Misce. 540 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. granum Mistura? Amygdala', f Sxij. Potassa? Nitratis, Sij. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Siss. Tinct. Digitalis, f Sss. Misce. One tablespoonful every hour. In Bronchitis, with dropsy of the Chest.—Dr. Graves. 541 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. j. Mist. Amygdala?, f Sxij. Potassa? Nitratis, f sij. Tinct. Camphora? comp. f Sss. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. unum amplum omni hora. In Bronchitis.—Dr. Graves. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 73 542 R Vini Antimon. Potassio-tartr. Tn_xxx. Vini Ipecacuanhas, m_x. Tinct. Camphora? comp. tn_xx. Mucilag. Acacias, f 3vij. Give two teaspoonfuls every four hours, for a child of four years. In Hooping Cough.—Dr. West. 543 R Vini Antimon. p. tart, f Sj. Syrupi Papaveris. f Sj. Aquas, f Svj. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. vel iij. pro dosi. Dr. Hooper. 544 R Vini Antimonii Pot-tart, f Sij. Liq. Ammoniae Acetatis, f Sj. Syr. Tolutani, f Svj. Aqua? fontanas, f Siv. Misce : sumat partem sextam quarta quaque hora. In Recent Catarrh.—Dr. G. Gregory. 545 R Aquas fontanas, f Svss. Sacchari puri, Siss. Vini Antimonii p. tart, f Sij. Tincturas Opii, guttas xx. M. Sumat f Sj. ter die. Diaphoretic.—Dr. James Hamilton. 546 R Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. j. Cretas prasparatas, 3ss. Fiat pulvis, e cochl. ij. cujusvis vehiculi idonei sumendus. [It frequently vomits, procures a stool, and produces diaphoresis.] In Fevers.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 547 R Antimonii Potassio-tart. gr. j. Cretas prasparatas, Sacchari albi, aii Sss. Accuratissime misce, et divide in partes decem asquales, quarum sumat unam secunda vel tertia quaque hora. Diaphoretic—M. Brande. 548 R Antim. Potassio tart. gr.j. Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. x. Pulv. Opii, gr. ij. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Sj. Misce bene et div. in pulv. x. Expectorant.—Dr. Hooper. 549 R Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. j. Hydrarg. cum Creta, gr. xij. Sacchari Albi, Sj. Misce, et fiant pulv. viij. One powder two, three, or four times a day. Iii Bronchitis of Children, and Skin Affections.—Dr. Hooper. 550 R Antim. Potassio-tart. f)ij. Tinct. Cantharidis, f Sj. Aqua? Rosas calidas, f Sij. Solve: fiat embrocatio. As a Counter-irritant (when the ointment fails).—Dr. Joy. 651 R Antim. Pot.-tart. 3j. Aquas destillatas, f Sj. Fiat embrocatio. Sir W. Blizard. Angustura. See Cusparia. Aparine. See Galium Aparine. Arctostaphylos. See Uva Ursi. APOCYNUM CANNABINUM. Apocynum Cannabinum (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) is known in America under the name Indian Hemp, but must not be confounded with Cannabis 74 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Indica. The root is emetic and cathartic, and sometimes acts as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and expectorant. Dose of the powdered root, as an eme- tic and cathartic, 15 to 20 grains. Decodum rad. Cannabini, 1 to 2 ounces, three times a day, in Dropsies. Extractum, 3 to 4 grains, 3 times a day. 552 R Decocti Apocyni, f Sxv. Syr. Aurantii, fSj. M. Sumat cyathum vinosum bis terve die. In Dropsy. ARGEMONE MEXICANA. The yellow Mexican Thistle, or Prickly Poppy (Argemone Mexicana, Nat. Ord. Papaveracece), contains a milky juice which is applied to can- cers, spots on the cornea, and eruptions on the skin; also to repress proud flesh. The seeds are narcotic and emetico-cathartic. The oil expressed from the seeds, in the dose of 30 drops, produces profound sleep, and afterwards relieves the bowels. It has been proposed by Dr. W. Hamilton as a remedy for cholera. 553 R Sem. Argemonis Mexicanas, Sij. Sacchari albi, Sij. Aquas puras, f Sviij. Fiat emulsio, cujus capiat cochl. amplum quaque hora dimidia. In Dry Belly-ache.—Dr. Affleck. 554 R Succi Argemonis Mexicanas, Sviij. Succi Jatrophas Multifidas, Sviij. Saponis Hispanici, Sj. Spirit. Sacchari (Rum) Siij- Misce. [Expose it to the sun till sufficiently thickened to spread on lint. Apply this to the diseased parts previously bathed with a decoction of berries of French physic nut.] A Creole remedy for Cancer. ARGENTUM. Silver in fine powder has been used, in frictions on the tongue, as an antisyphilitic remedy, by M. Serres, but the chloride is more active. The Oxide, Cyanide, Chloride, Iodide, and Nitrate of Silver, are tonic, antispasmodic; and are used in epilepsy, chorea, passive hemorrhages, gastrodynia, &c. M. Serres lauds the preparations of silver in syphilis ; but others have not found them effectual. Nitrate of Silver, both solid and in solution, is much used as a stimu- lant, vesicant, and escharotic in various surgical diseases. It is sup- posed to arrest the progress of erysipelas and other inflammations of the skin, &c. Mr. Higginbottom, who has much extended its use, says it is not strictly a caustic. We must refer to his work for directions for its use in the various cases in which he recommends it. Oxide of Silver is much recommended as a sedative and tonic by Dr. B. Lane, Sir James Eyre, and others, as a remedy for dyspepsia and painful affections of the stomach, as gastrodynia, pyrosis, &c, when the tongue is not red; also in uterine hemorrhage, haemoptysis, &c. In chronic diarrhoea, especially of children, it has also been found use- ful. The dose in stomach affections is from a quarter of a grain twice or three times a day, increased to one-third or half a grain, and if ne- cessary, to a grain. In obstinate relaxation of the bowels, and in that case alone, Sir James Eyre recommends the addition of a small portion of opium. In hemorrhages the dose may be from half a grain to a grain or more. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 75 Cyanide of Silver is supposed to combine the sedative operation of cyanogen with the tonic of the metal. Dose, one-tenth or one-twelfth of a grain. Iodide of Silver is recommended by Dr. Patterson as not likely to dis- color the skin. Dose, half a grain to one grain. Chloride of Silver is less active. Dose, half a grain to 5 grains. In epilepsy, 3 grains 3 or 4 times a day. Ammonio-Chloride of Silver, from one-fourteenth of a grain; rarely used. Nitrate of Silver is given in doses varying from one-sixth of a grain to 2 or 3 grains. For external uses, solutions containing from a quarter of a grain to 8 scruples, to an ounce of distilled water. The ointments also vary, containing from one grain to one drachm of the nitrate in an ounce of ointment. 555 R, Argenti Oxidi. gr. a. Pulv. Tragac. comp. gr. v. Misce : fiat pulvis ter die sumendus. In passive Hemorrhages, painful Dyspepsia, Chorea, Sec. Sir James Eyre. The above is the usual dose with which Sir James commences, gradu- ally increasing it if required. In some cases, however, he commences with half a grain; but in no case has he given more than one grain three times a day. 556 R Argenti Oxidi, gr. iij. Micas panis, Sj. Fiant pilulas, xij. Sumat j. vel ij. ter die. In the same cases.—Sir James Eyre. 557 R Argenti Oxidi, gr. ij. ad gr. vj. Mucilaginis Acaciae, f Sj. Aquas destillatas, f Siij. Fiat mistura. Capiat Sss. ter die, agitata phiala. In the same cases. 558 R Oxidi Argenti, gr. ix. Opii pulv. gr. ij. Extracti Anthemidis, q. s. Misce, et div. in pilulas xij. Sumat unam ter die. In Menorrhagia.—Dr. Thweatt. 559 R Oxidi Argenti, gr. vj. Extr. Absinthii, Sj. Misce, et div. in pilulas xij. e quibus sumatur una ter in die. In Epilepsy, Angina, Chorea, Sec.—Dr. Neligan. 560 R Oxidi Argenti, gr. vj. Pulv. Rhei, gr. xviij. Ext. Conii, 9ij. Fiant pilulas xviij. Sumat unam ter die. In severe Gastrodynia, Sec—Mr. Stowe. 561 R Argenti Oxidi, gr. vij. Extr. Hyoscyami, 3j. Fiant pil. xiv. Sumat j. bis die. J. H. 562 R Oxidi Argenti, gr. iv. Extr. Humuli, gr. xxiv. Misce: fiant pil. xij. Sumat unam ter die, superbibendo cyath. vinarum infusi chiraytas. In obstinate Chronic Diarrhoea.—Dr. Tunstall. 76 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 563 R Argenti Cyanidi. gr. j. Pulv. Iridis, gr. ij. Trit. in mort. vitreo et div. in p. asq. x. One to be rubbed on the tongue. In Syphilis.—Dr. Serre. 664 R Argenti Iodidi, Potassas Nitratis, ana 9ss. Tere simul, ut fiat pulv. subtilissimus, dein adde Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Sss. Sacchari albi, 9j. Mucilag. q. s. Fiant pil. xl. quarum aeger sumat unam ter die. In Gastralgia, Pyrosis, Chorea, Sec.—Dr. Patterson. 565 R Argenti Chloridi, gr.j. Pulv. Iridis, gr. ij. Tere simul et div. in pulv. viij. vel x. One to be rubbed on the tongue. [Argenti Ammonio-chloridum is used in the same manner.] In Syphilis.—M. Serre. 566 R Argenti Chloridi, gr. xv. Sodii Chloridi, Sj. Amyli, gr. xv. Pulv. Acacias, gr. xv. Aquas, q. s. Fiant pil. 100. 567 R Argenti Chloridi, gr. xxxvj. Pulv. Acacia?, Cons. Rosa?, ana q. s. ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat unam ter die. In Chronic Dysentery, and Epilepsy.—Dr. Perry. [The quantity of Chloride to be increased to 1 drachm (in 12 pills) in Epilepsy.] 568 R Argenti Chloridi, gr. xxxvj. Quinas Muriatis, gr. xviij. Mannas, gr. viij. Misce fiat massula ope mucilaginis et divide in pilulas duodecim quarum capiat unam sextis horis. In the early stage of Phthisis, and in Dyspepsia in debilitated habits. Dr. Neligan. 569 R Argenti Ammonio-chloridi, gr. j. Pulv. Iridis, gr. ij. Tere simul, et adde Conservas q. s. Fiant pil. xiv. M. Serre. 570 R Argenti Nitratis cryst. gr. \ to \ Aqua? destillatas, Sij. Gummi Acacias, 3ij. Sacchari albi, Sij. Misce. A teaspoonful or two every two hours. In obstinate Diarrhoea.—Dr. Canstatt. 571 R Argenti Nitr. cryst. gr. l-6th ad \. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Syrupi simpl. Sv. Fiat mistura. To be taken by spoonfuls in the course of the day. In Chronic Diarrhoea (of children).—M. Trousseau. 572 R Argenti Nitratis, gr. iij. Opii. pulv. gr. iij. Pulv. Rhei, Extr. Humuli, ana gr. xij. Misce: fiant pil. xij. Sumatur una ter die. In Pain and Tenderness of the Stomach, and other affections of mucous membranes.—Dr. A. Hudson. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 77 573 R Argenti Nitratis, gr. ij. Extr. Humuli, 9j. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. xij. Tere optime simul et div. in pil. viij. Sumat unam ter die. In Pyrosis, Dyspeptic Palpitation, Sec.—Dr. Joy. 574 R Argenti Nitratis, gr. j. Camphoras, gr. xxiv. Opii Extracti, gr. iij. Spirit, rectificati, TTliij. Fiant pil. vj. Sumat j. ter quotidie. In Spasmodic Diseases.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 575 R Argenti Nitratis, gr. ix. Pil. Aloes cum Myrrha, 9ij. Fiant pilulas xij. Capiat unam bis die, In Chorea.—Dr. Copland. 576 R Argenti Nitratis, gr. ij. Fellis Bovini inspissati, Extr. Anthemidis, ana Sss. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. quarum sumatur una mane meridieque. In painful affections of the Stomach, without organic disease. Dr. Neligan. 577 R Argenti Nitratis, Extr. Gentianas, Pulv. Calumbas, ana gr. xij. Misce bene, et div. in pil. xij. Sumat unam bis die vel saspius. In Epilepsy, Chorea, > a- s. Misce intime, et div. in pil. xx. quarum sumatur una ter in die. In Secondary Syphilis with much pain.—Dr. Neligan. [We omit many other formulas, as they resemble the following for the use of the Chloride of Gold and Soda, which is nearly as active as the simple chloride, and cheaper.] 690 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, granum unum, Aquas destillatas, q. s. Solve, et adde Syrupi Simplicis, f Svj. Misce : sumat cochl. amplum ter die. Chrestien. 691 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. j. Aquas destillatae, Sss. Solve. Six drops, gradually increased to fourteen, to be taken three times a day in water, or decoction of sarsaparilla. In Secondary Syphilis.—Lehmann. 692 R Sodii Auro-terchloridi, gr. ij. Mannas dura?, aiiss. Tere bene simul et ope mucilaginis forma in pilulas viginti quatuor, e quibus sumatur una ter in die. In Syphilitic Affections.—Dr. Neligan. 693 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. iv. (in aq. dest. q. s. sol.) Extracti Dulcamaras, Sj. Extracti Aconiti, 9ss. Pulveris Althaas, q. s. Fiant pilulas 80, quarum capiat unam ter die. In Venereal Skin Diseases, Sec—GrOtzner. R Auri et Soda? Muriatis, gr.j. Extr. Mezerei, 3j. Fiant pilulas lx. Magendie. 090 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. $. Lycopodii, gr. xv. Misce optime, et divide in chartulas xx. One powder to be rubbed on the tongue and gums daily. The same quantity to be di- vided the next time into sixteen, then into twelve, and by degrees into three packets. In Syphilitic Affections.—Chrestien : Trousseau. 696 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. j. Aquas destillatae, Siij. Fiat collyrium. In Chronic Ophthalmia.—Jahn. 697 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. iiss. Axungias, Siss. Misce. The size of a bean to be introduced into the nostril in the evening. In Scrofulous Swelling of the Nose.—Kopp. 698 R Auro-Sodii Chloridi, gr. iij. ad iv. Axungias, Sss. Misce exact, ut fiat unguentum. In Induration, Exostosis, Sec, especially of Syphilitic origin.—GrOzner. 699 R Auri Ter-oxidi, gr. ivss. Extr. Mezerei, Sij. Misce, et div. in pil. lx. Sumat ij. ad x. quotidie. Hosp. OF Montpellier. 700 R Auri Cyanidi, gr. j. Lycopodii, gr. xv. Misce, et div. in pulv. xvj. One daily in frictions on the tongue. 92 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 701 R Auri Cyanidi, gr. iss. Pastas Cacao, Sj- Misce, et div. in trochis. xxiv. One to three daily. Chrestien. 702 R Auri Cyanidi, gr.j. Extr. Mezerei, gr. iij. [gr. viij.—Chrestien.J Pulv. Althasas, q. s. Fiant pil. xv. Give at first one pill, then two, then three, daily. In Syphilis, Scrofula, Amenorrhaa, Sec—Pourche : Chrestien. [Aurum Stanno-paratum, and Auri Sulphuretum, are given in pow- ders and pills, as the other preparations.] BALLOTA. Siberian Woolly Ballota (Ballota Lanata; Nat. Ord. Labiatae) is sudo- rific and diuretic; and is used in gout, rheumatism, dropsies, &c. The dried plant is employed. 703 R Decocti Ballotas, Sxv. Syrupi Althasas, Sj- Misce. This quantity to be drank in the course of the day. Radius. 704 R Decocti Ballota?, Sxvj. Tinct. Cinnamomi, Sss. jEtheris Sulphur. Sj. Misce. A wineglassful to be taken every three hours. In Dropsy.—Rehman. Balsamum Canadense. See Terebinthina. Balsamum Copaiba. See Copaiba. BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM. Balsam of Peru is obtained from incisions made into the trunk of the Myrospermum of Sonsonante. It is expectorant and stimulant, acting especially on the mucous membrane ; hence it is used in chronic ca- tarrhs, and other non-inflammatory affections of the chest attended with debility; also in leucorrhoea, gonorrhoea, chronic rheumatism, amenorrhoea, &c. Dr. Van Ness gives it in half-drachm doses three times a day, in diabetes mellitus. Externally, it is used as a stimulant to unhealthy ulcers, to chilblains, chapped nipples, and to promote the growth of the hair. Dose 10 to 40 grains ; of Tinctura B. Peruvian!, 1 to 2 drachms. 705 R Bals. Peruviana, 5iv. Olei Amygd. dulc. Svj. Pulv. G. Acaciw, Sj. Tere simul, et adde terendo. Aquas Rosas, Siv. Misce. Dose, a tablespoonful. In Chronic Catarrhs, Sec 706 R Bals. Peruviani, 5U- Mellis despumati, Sj. Simul diligenter tere, et gradatim adde Aquas destillatas tepidas, Svij. Sumat cochl. ij. ad iv. bis, ter, quaterve quotidie. 707 R Bals. Peruviani, Sij. Vitel. ovor, No. ij. Tere simul, et adde Extr. Cinchonas, Siv. Mellis Rosas, Svj. Mi6ce: capiat cochleare unum magnum bis die. In Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. Joy. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 93 708 R Bals. Peruviani, Sss. Mucilag. Acacia-, Sij. Tere simul, et adde Aqua? Cinnamomi, Aquas destillatas, Sss. Misce: fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In Chronic Asthma, Old Dry Cough, and Rheumatism.—Mr. Brande. 709 R Bals. Peruviani,.Sij. Ovi unius Vitellum. Tere simul, et adde Aquas Cinnamomi, f Sviss. Tinct. Aloes comp. f Siij. Syrupi Croci, f sij. Fiat mistura: sumat Siss. bis quotidie. In a Sluggish state of the Bowels.—Dr. Paris. 710 R Bals. Peruviani, 3ij. Mellis despumati, Svj. Misce, et adde gradatim Misturae Myrrhas (Guy's H.), f Svj. Tinct. Aurantii, f Sj. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. j. ad ij. ter quaterve in die. Dr. Copland. 711 R Bals. Peruviani, 5ss. Vitelli ovi, q. s. Aquas Cinnamomi, Aquas Puras, ana f Sj. Spir. Ammon. Arom. Syrupi Croci, ana f Sj. Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In Paralytic cases.—Dr. Hugh Smith. 712 R Ung. Cera? albas, Siiss. Bals. Peruviani, Sij. Olei Lavandula', Ttlxij. Fiat unguentum. To promote the growth of the Hair.—Dr. Copland. 713 R Bals. Peruviani, 3j. Fellis Bovini, Siij. Misce: fiat bals. acousticum. In foetid discharges from the Ear.—Dr. Hugh Smith. BALSAMUM TOLUTANUM. Balsam of Tolu, which is obtained from Myrospermum Toluiferum (Nat. Ord. Papilionacea), has similar properties and uses to Balsam of Peru; being a balsamic stimulant, tonic, and expectorant. It is chiefly prescribed in pectoral complaints, after the inflammatory action is subdued. Dose, 10 to 30 grains; Tinctura Tolutana, half a drachm to a drachm; Syrupus Tolutanus, 2 to 4 drachms; Trochisci Tolutani, ad libitum. 714 R Balsami Tolut. Siss. Misturas Acacias, f Sj. Tere simul, et adde gradatim Aqua? destillata\ f Siv. Tinct. Camphoras comp. Syrupi simplici, ana f Siij. Misco: fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. ampla ij. ter in die. In the above cases.—Dr. Copland. 715 R Bals. Tolutani, Sss. Mucil. Acacias, f Siv. Aqua?, f Sv. Aquas Pimentne, Siij. Fiat haustus. In Chronic Mucous Discharges. 716 R Syrupi Tolutani, Sj. Emulsionis Acacias, Sviij. Olei Amygd. dulc. Siss. Misce. A spoonful to be taken frequently. In Chronic Catarrhs.—Niemann. 94 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. BARIUM. BARYTA. All the soluble salts of Barium are poisonous; in small doses they are used as alterative and deobstruent remedies, in scrofulous diseases [when attended by an irritable and febrile state of the system], cancer, skin-diseases, &c.; but require caution. The Chloride of Barium (Barii Chloridum, formerly Burytre Murias) is most frequently used. Dose, one to two grains sometimes increased to five grains [Neligan] ; usually in solution. The poisonous effects of an over-dose should be combated, in the first instance, by sulphate of magnesia or of soda, or by dilute sulphuric acid. The other preparations and doses are— Liquor Barii Chloridi, 5 to 15 minims. Barii lodidum. 1 to 3 or 4 grains. Barii Bromidum, the same. 717 R Solut. Barytas Muriatis sat. Sj. Acidi Muriatici, gutt. iv. Misce. Begin with 3 or 4 drops, and gradually increase the dose to 10 drops, twice a day. In Scrofulous and Cancerous Affections.—Dr. Crawford. 718 R Barii Chloridi, Sss. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Misce. Give daily, to a child of 3 years, from 5 to 20 drops; to older children from 10 to 30 drops; increasing the dose to 50 or 60. [Wendt says from 5 to 15 drops every three hours.] In Scrofula.—Hufeland. 719 R Barii Chloridi, Ferri Potassio-tartr., ana Sss. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sj. Solve, et adde Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. To a child of 2 or 3 years, give 8 or 10 drops every 3 hours, in gruel; to those of 4 to 6 years give 12 or 15 drops; and to older children 20 drops, at the same intervals. In Scrofulous Affections, Glandular Obstructions, Sfc.—Dr. Ure. 720 R Barii Chloridi, Extracti Conii, ana Sss. Solve in Aquas destillatas, Sss.; adde Vini Antim. Potassio-tart., Siss. Misce. Give 15 drops, gradually increased to 30, every 3 hours, shaking the bottle. In Chronic Enlargement of the Testicle, Sec—Dr. Wylie. 721 R Barii Chloridi, 3ss. Tinct. Ferri Sesquichlor. f Sij. Syrupi Aurantii, f Sij. Aqua? destillatas, f Sviij. M. Give from half an ounce to an ounce, three times a day. In Scrofula, with languid Circulation, and Debility.—Mr. Balman. 722 R Barii Chloridi, Sss. Tinct. Cinchonas Sss. Misce. Ten to fifteen drops morning and night, shaking the bottle. In Scrofulous Photophobia.—Ammon. 723 R Barii Chloridi, gr. j. Morphia? Muriat. gr. iij. Conf. Rosas, q. s. Fiant pilulas, xij. Sumat unam ter die. In Chronic Diarrhaa and Dysentery.—Dr. A. Walsh. 724 R Barii Iodidi, granum Cinnamomi pulveris, Sacchari albi, ana 3iv. Misce, et div. in partes viij. asquales. One to be taken three times a day. In Scrofulous Diseases.—Radius. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 95 BEBEERINA. Bebeerine is an alkaloid derived from the bark of the Green-heart tree, Nectandra Rodsei (Nat. Ord. Rosacea). It is tonic and febrifuge. Dose of the sulphate, which is the only salt of the bebeerine generally employed, from two to six grains, twice a day, as a tonic in ordinary cases of debility, &c. ; or from 10 to 12 grains twice a day in inter- mittent fevers, during the intermissions. Some give as much as 15 grains. 725 R Bebeerinas Sulphatis, gr. xxxvj. Confect. Rosas, q. s. Fiat massa in pil. xij. dividenda. One pill to be taken three times a day during the intermission. In Intermittent Headache.—Dr. Gairdner. 726 R Bebeerinas Sulphat. Sij. Confect. Rosas, q. s. Misce: fiant pil. xxiv. Sumat. j., ij., vel iij. ter die. In Intermittent Fevers.—Dr. Christison. 727 R Bebeerinas Sulph. gr. xvj. Acid. Sulph. dil. Tn_x. Aqua? destillatas, f Siiiss. Syr. flor. Aurantii, f Sss. M. Fiat mistura. Capiat cochl. ampla duo sextis horis. In Periodic Headache and Neuralgia.—Dr. Neligan. 728 R Bebeerinas Sulph. Sss. Acidi Sulphurici dil. Tn_xxv. Syrupi simplicis, f Sj. Tinct. Aurantii, f Sj. Aqua1, f Siv. Misce. A tablespoonful three times a day. Dr. Christison. BELLADONNA. The leaves and root of Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna, Nat. Ord. Solanacea) are powerfully narcotic, and in some cases act as a diuretic, diaphoretic, and laxative. It is employed to alleviate pain and quiet nervous excitement and spasm, in neuralgic and convulsive affections, as chorea, epilepsy, hooping-cough, tic douloureux; also in rheumatism, dysmenorrhoea, &c. Also as a prophylactic against scarlet fever. Locally, it is used to relieve pain, and to dilate the pupil of the eye. The vapor of its decoction is inhaled to relieve asthma. This powerful remedy requires to be used with great caution. The occurrence of dryness and stricture of the fauces, giddiness, or dimness of vision, indicate the necessity of suspending its use. Atropia, Atropine, the active principle of belladonna, is an energetic poison, seldom given as an internal remedy in this country. The dose of the powdered leaves of belladonna is from one grain once or twice a day gradually increased to two or three grains, carefully watching its effect. To children, one-eighth to one-fourth of a grain is given. The powdered root is preferred in Germany; the dose is some- what less. Extractum Belladonna, from a quarter to half a grain twice a day; or one-twelfth of a grain to a child. Extractum Belladonna Alcoholicum (U. S. and Paris codex), from one- sixth to one-fourth of a grain. Tindura Belladonna (L.,) from 5 to 20 minims, equivalent to half a 96 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. grain to two grains of the dried leaves. Dr. Wood says from 15 to 30 drops. Atropia, and Sulphas Atropia, from a thirtieth to a sixth of a grain, for an adult. The following are for local use:—Cataplasma—Ceratum—Emplastrum —Linimentum—Lotio—Oleum—and Unguentum Belladonna—Solutio Atro- pia— Ung. Atropia. 729 R Extracti Bellad. Alcoholici, gr. ij. Aquce destillatas, Sj. Solve. Give a child as many drops as it is years old, morning and evening. As a prophylactic against Scarlatina.—Dr. Fleishmann. 730 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr. iij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sj. Give two drops, morning and evening, to a child under one year of age, and one drop more for every additional year. For the same purpose.—Dr. Hardy. [It should be continued for at least 14 days.—Dr. Schneemann.] 731 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr.j. Acidi Hydrocyanici, dil. Tn_ij. Misturas Camphoras, Sj. Fiat haustus. In Gastralgia.—Dr. Strange. 732 R Succi Belladonna? (cum 1-5 Sp. rect), f Siv. Mistura? Camphoras, f Svij. Syrupi Rhosados, f Sss. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochleare amplum sextis horis. In Neuralgia, and Tic Douloureux.—Dr. Neligan. 733 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr. viij. ad xij. Vini Ipecacuanha, f 3j. Syrupi Senegas, f Sss. Syrupi Tolutani, f Siiiss. Misce. A teaspoonful three or four times a day, with a mucilaginous acidulated drink. In Catarrh.—Dr. Ellis. (U. S.) 734 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr. vj. Glycyrrhizas Bad. pulv. Sss. Succi spiss. Sambuci, q. s. Fiant pilulas xij. Capiat unam ad tres pro dose. Dr. Copland. 735 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr. iv. Extracti Gentiana>, 3j. Misce bene ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat unam ter in die. In flying Rheumatic Pains.—Dr. J. Osborne. 736 R Extracti Belladonna?, gr. v. Tulv. Ipecacuanha?, 3ss. Misce : fiant pil. xx. Take one every two or three hours until the pain ceases. In painful Menstruation in full habits.—Dr. G. Bird. 737 R Extracti Belladonnas, gr. v. Zinci Sulphatis, 9j. Misce, ut fiant pil. xx. Take one every three hours until the pain ceases. In the same, in Leucophlegmalic habits.—Dr. G. Bird. 738 R Extracti Belladonna, Pilulas Hydrargyri, Ipecacuan. pulv., ana gr. xij. Misce, ut fiant pilulas xij. One to be taken morning and evening. In Cancerous Affections.—Dr. Ainslie. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 97 739 R Rad. Belladonnas pulv. gr. ij. Bad. Ipecacuanha? p. gr. iss. SulphuriR loti, Sacchari Lactis, ana Sss. Misce: fiat pulvis, in partes viij. divfdendus. Sumat j. ter die. In Hooping Cough. (For a child of three or four years.)—Kopp. 740 R Rad. Belladonnas, gr. iv. Bad. Glycyrrhiza?, Sacchari albi, ana gr. xxxviij. Tere bene simul. Dose, from four to twenty grains twice a day. Dr. Copland. 741 R Ipecacuanhas rad. pulv. gr. ij. Belladonna? rad. pulv. gr.iij. Zinci Oxidi, gr. vj. Sacchari albi, Sj. Fiat pulv. in partes vj. div. One every two hours. In Nervous Epilepsy.—Berends. 742 R Rad. Belladonnas pulv. 3ss. Rad. Bhei pulv. 3ij. Misce, et div. in pulv. x. asquales. Sumat j. bis terve in die. In obstructions, enlargement, and induration of Liver and Spleen ; Jaundice, Palpitations, Sec.—Hufeland. 743 R Rad. Belladonnas pulv. gr. vj, Quinas disulphatis, gr. vj.—xij. Sacchari albi, Sij. Misce : fiat pulvis in part. asq. vj. div. Sumat j. bis terve quotidie. In obstinate Quartan Agues.—Radius. 744 R Belladonnas fol. pulv. gr. ij. Potassas Nitratis p. gr. xv. Sacchari purif. gr. ix. Fiat pulvis, hora somni quotidie sumendus. In Chronic Rheumatism, Epilepsy, Sec.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 745 R Fol. Belladonnas sic. gr. xij. Aquas ferventis, Svj. Macera, et cola ; ut fiat enema. In Spasm of the Rectum, or Sphincter Vesica.—Pitschaft. 746 R Extracti Belladonnas, 9j. jVquas puras, f Siv. Fiat lotio. Dr. Druitt. 747 R Extracti Belladonnas, 3j. Liq. Plumbi diacet. Oj. Misce: fiat lotio. Graefe. 748 R Tinct. Belladonnas, fSij. Linim. Saponis cum Opii, f Sviij. Fiat linimentum, saspe utendum. In Neuralgic pains, andpainful*Glandular Enlargements. Dr Neligan. 749 R Extr. Belladonnas, Adipis prasparati, ana Sij. Opii pulveris, Sss. Misce accuratissime. The size of a hazel-nut to be rubbed on the seat of pain three times a day, during the exacerbations. In Neuralgia.—Dr. Debreyne. 750 R Unguenti Belladonnas, Sij. Camphora1 redactae, Sj. Tinct Camphorae comp. fSj. M. Fiat unguentum. In painful Hemorrhoids, and Chordee.—Dr. Neligan. 9 98 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 751 R Atropia?, gr. J. Sacchari puri, Siiss. Misceantur optime. Give a grain and a half, two or three times a day, to a child of five years. In Hooping Cough.—Bouchardat. 752 R Atropiae, gr. ij. Spirit, rectificati, f Sj. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Fiat solutio. One drop to be applied to the inner surface of the lower eyelid. To Dilate the Pupil.—Mr. W. W. Cooper. 753 R Atropiae, gr. v. Adipis prasparati, Siij. Otto Rosas, gutt. j. Fiat unguentum. In Neuralgia.—Dr. W. P. Brookes. BENZOINUM. ACIDUM BENZOICUM, &c. Benzoin is the balsamic resin of Styrax Benzoin (Nat. Ord. Styracea). It is stimulant to the mucous membranes, and expectorant; its vapor is deodorant and antiseptic; and the acid obtained from it by sublima- tion (Acidum Benzoicum), besides its expectorant properties, is diu- retic, and useful in calculous disorders, especially in phosphatic de- posits. The Benzoates of ammonia, potash, and soda, are decidedly diu- retic, and useful in dropsy, gouty concretions, &c. They are usually formed extemporaneously, by adding benzoic acid to the carbonated alkalies. Benzoin has the property of preventing ointments becoming rancid. Its vapors are supposed to be useful in hooping cough. It is an ingre- dient in cosmetic washes; and in balsamic tinctures as applied to wounds, &c. Dose of Benzoinum, 8 to 10 grains; Acidum Benzoicum (and its salts), 3 to 30 grains; Tinctura Benzoini, and Tinct. B. comp., 30 drops to a drachm. 754 R Tinct. Benzoini comp. f Sss. Acaciae pulveris, Sss. Tragacanthw pulv. Sj. Aqua? Cinnamomi, f Sj. Aqua? puras, f Siiss. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus capiat partem quartam ter die. In Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. Hooper. 755 R Tinct. Benzoini comp. Acidi Sulphurici dil. ana f Sss. M. sumat gutt. xxx. cum saccharo. To allay Vomiting.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 756 R Benzoini pulv. Sj. Ammoniaci pulv. Myrrhas pulv. ana Siss. Extr. Gentianas, 9ij. Terebinth. Venet. Siss. Bhei pulveris, q. s. Fiat massa, et div. in pilulas gr. iv. Two pills twice a day. In Hypochondriasis, Habitual Constipation, Sec—Dr. Copland. 757 R Acidi Benzoici, gr. xij. Extracti Papaveris, gr. xviij. Fiant pilulas vj. Sumat unam pro dosi. Expectorant.—Dr. Paris. 758 R Acidi Benzoici, Sij. Mannas, q. s. Fiant pil. xl., quarum sumat ij. bis in die. In Enuresis Nodurna.—Dr. J. Delcour. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 99 769 R Acidi Benzoici, 9ij. Fiat pulvis quater in die sumendus. In Alkaline Urine, with deposition of Phosphates.—Dr. Garrod. 760 R Acidi Benzoici, gr. xviij. Sacchari albi, Sj. Olei Anisi, gutt. ij. Misce, et div. in pulv, vj. Sumat j. secunda quaque hora. Expectorant, in Chronic Bronchitis, Sec—Niel. 761 R Acidi Benzoici, 3ij. Bals. Tolutani, 9j. Tinct. Tolut. q. s. Fiat massa, in pilulas xij. dividenda. Sumat unam bis die. In Chronic Bronchitis, Sec. 762 - R Acidi Benzoici, gr. vj. Camphoras pulv. gr. ij. Sacchari albi, 3j. Fiat pulvis. Dispensantur tales doses tres. Capiat asger altera quaque hora unum. Dr. Copland. 763 R Acidi Benzoici. gr. ix. Decocti Pareiras, f Siss. Morphia? Acetatis, gr. £. Fiat haustus, bis die sumendus. In Mucous Urine, with copious deposit of Phosphates. Dr. Golding Bird. [Inf. Uvec Ursi may be substituted for Dec. Pareirae when the urine is plentiful; Inf. Chimaphilge when the kidneys require stimulating; and Inf. Buchu when the skin also is inactive.] 764 R Acidi Benzoici, Sss. Acacias pulv. Sj- Tere simul, et adde Syrupi Amygdala?, Sij. Misce: fiat linctus. A spoonful every two hours, shaking the bottle. Expectorant.—Berends. 765 R Acidi Benzoici, Ammon. Sesquicarb, ana 9j. Aqua- ferventis, f Svss. Solve, et adde Syrupi simpl. f Siv. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Siss Misce : sumat cochl. ampla tria ter in die. In Uric Gravel.—Dr. Golding Bird. 766 R Sodas Carbonatis, Siss. Acidi Benzoici, 9ij. Sodas Phosphatis, Siij. Aqua? ferventis, f Siv. Aqua? Cinnamomi, f Sviiiss. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Siv. Fiat mistura: sumat asger cochl. ij. ter in die. In Uric Gravel.—Dr. Golding Bird. 767 R Benzoini contusi, Styracis cont. ana 3j. M. To be thrown on hot cinders in patient's room. In Hooping Cough. [Blotting paper, soaked in a solution of nitre and dried, and after- wards brushed over with Tinct. Benzoini comp., and dried, is also burned for the relief of Cough, Hoarseness, and Hooping Cough.] BERBERIS. Barberry Bark and Fruit. The Bark of the root of the common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris, Nat. Ord. Berberidacea) is tonic and deobstruent, and is chiefly used as a 100 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. remedy for jaundice and dysentery. The dose of Infusum Berberidis is from one to two ounces twice a day. The Fruit is cooling, antiscorbutic, and astringent, containing malic and citric acids. It is useful in fevers, bilious disorders, and scurvy. Berberine, the active principle of the bark, is tonic, and in large doses laxative. It has been found useful in dyspepsia with functional derangement of the liver : and in convalescence from typhus, cholera, &c. Dose, 4 to 10 grains ; larger doses act as a purgative. 768 R Infusi Berberidis, f Sviij. Sodas Carbonatis, Sj- Tinct. Calumbas, f Sij. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. bis terve in die. In Jaundice.—Dr. Copland. 769 R Berberinas, Sss. Extr. Anthemidis, 9j. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. Sumat unam bis terve in die. In Indigestion, Sec. 770 R Syrupi Berberidis Succi, Siss. Aquas, Oiss. Misce. As a common drink. In Fevers, Sec. 771 R Syr. Berberidis Succi, Sij. Infusi Salvias, Svj. Fiat gargarisma. In Sore Throat. 772 R Infusi Berber, cort. Svij. Mellis Rosas, Sj. Fiat collutorium. In Aphthous Ulcers of the Mouth. BISMUTHI NITRAS. [B. Trisnitras, L. 1836; Subnitras, Dub.] Nitrate or Subnitrate of Bismuth, is tonic and antispasmodic, with a special efficacy in painful affections of the stomach ; as gastralgia, cardialgia, and pyrosis. It has also been recommended in the diarrhoea of typhus fever and consumption. In too large doses, as two drachms, it has acted as an irritant poison; but by some these occasional poison- ous effects are attributed to the presence of arsenic, which it is apt to contain, unless the purified metal is used in its manufacture. M. Montserrat gives it to the amount of 2J drachms in 24 hours without any ill effect. The usual dose is from 3 to 1,0 grains, twice or thrice a day, after meals. 773 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. v. Pulv.Tragac. comp. 3ss. Fiat pulvis, ter die sumendus. [The dose of bismuth to be gradually increased to eight or ten grains.] In painful Affections of the Stomach.—Dr. Yeats. 774 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Sij. Mucil. Acacia1, q. s. Fiant pil. xxxvj. Sumat unam secundis horis. In Gastrodynia.—Dr. Joy. 775 R Bismuthi Nitrat. Sss. Magnesia? Carbon, gr. xlviij. Ela>o-sacchari Anisi, f Siss. Misce, et div. in pulveres xij. Sumat j. quater in die. In Nervous Vomiting, Sec.—Kopp. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 101 776 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Acaciae pulveris, Sodas Bicarbonatis, ana gr. iv. Fiat pulvis, ter die sumendus. In Irritative Dyspepsia.—Dr. G. Bird. 777 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. xij. Ipecacuanhas pulv. gr. ij. Magnes. Carbonatis, Sij. Misce, et div. in p. xij. asquales. Sumat j. terve quaterve in die. In Rheumatic Gastrodynia.—Clarus. 778 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. viij. Digitalis fol. pulv. gr. viij. Testas prasparatas, 3iv. Misce, et divide in pulv. viij. aequales. Sumat j. bis terve in die. In Hooping Cough.—Radius. 779 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Ext. Nucis Vom. alcohol, ana gr. ss. Magnesias Carbon, gr. iij. Sacchari albi, gr. xv. Olei Menthas Piper, gutt. iij. M. Fiat pulvis. Dentur tales doses No. xij. Sumat j. tertia quaque hora. In Spasms of the Stomach.—Vogt. 780 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. xlviij. Extr. Belladonnas, gr. vj. Olei Mentha? Pip. gutt. xij. Mucil. Acacias, q. s. Fiant pil. xij. Sumat unum quarta vel sexta. hora. In Gastralgia with Pyrosis. 781 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Sj. Elect. Catechu, Sij. Fiant pilulae xxxvj. Capiat unam omni hora. In Choleriform Diarrhaa.—Devilliers. 782 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. viij. Opii pulveris, gr.j. Sacchari albi, 3ij. Misce, et div. in pulv. iv. One every two hours. In Cholera.—Ammon. 783 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Siiss. Extr. Belladonnas, gr. xv. Misce, et div. in pil. xl. Sumat ij. mane nocteque. In Gastralgia.—Caizergue. 784 R Bismuthi Nitratis, gr. viij. Mucil. Acacias, f Sij. Misturas Amygdalas, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus. Dr. Paris. 785 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Magnesia? Carbonatis, ana Sij. Acidi Hydrocyanici dil. Tn_xxiv. Aquas puras, ad f Svj. Sumat Sj. bis quotidie. Dr. W. Budd. 786 By Bismuthi Nitratis, Magnesias Carbon, ana 3ss. Mucilag. Acacias, f 3iss. Tere et adde Aquas flor. Aurantii, f Siiss. i^pir. Ammon. Arom. f 3j- Aqua? pura', f Ti\. Syrupi Tolut. f sss. Fiat haustus statim sumendus, et post horas tres repetendus. In Gastrodynia with Flatulence.—Dr. Copland. 9* 102 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 787 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Rhei pulveris, Conf. Aromaticas, ana 3ij. Aquas Mentha? Piper, f Siv. Fiat mistura: sumatur pars quarta bis die. In Habitual Constipation and Flatulence.—Dr. Druitt. 788 R Bismuthi Nitratis, 5j- Magnesias Carbon. 5ss. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Siij. Infusi Rhei, f Sviiss. Misce: sumat Sj- ter quaterve in die. In Atony of the Stomach with Irritability.—Dr. W. Strange. 789 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Sij. Quinas Disulph. Sss. . Olei Mentha? pip. gutt. xx. Misce: fiant pil. xxxvj. Sumat ij. vel iij. mane, meridie, et nocte. In Functional Atonic Dyspepsia.—Dr. Barbour (St. Louis). 790 R Bismuthi Nitratis, Sij. Morphias Acetatis, gr. iij. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pil. Ixx. Sumat ij. vel iij. mane, meridie, et nocte. In Mucous Gastritis (Organic Indigestion).—Dr. Barbour. 791 R Bismuthi Nitratis, 3j- Adipis prasparati, Svij. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Excoriations, Irritable Sores, Sec.—Mr. Brande. BISTORTA. Snakeweed. The root of Bistort (Polygonum Bistorta, Nat. Ord. Polygonacea) is astringent; and is used in mucous discharges, passive haemorrhages, &c. Dose, in powder, 20 or 30 grains. Decodum Bistorta, a wineglass- ful ; it is also used as a gargle or mouth-wash, and as an astringent injection. 792 R Pulv. rad. Bistortas, SU- Pulv. rad. Ipecac, gr. vj. Pulv. Cinnam. comp. gr. xij. Misce, et divide in pulv. sex. One to be taken three times a day. In Chronic Diarrhaa. 793 R Decocti Bistortas, f Svj. Decocti Papaveris, f Sij. Acidi Tannici, gr. xviij. Misce: fiat liquor, cujus quantum satis sit quater de die, ope siphunculi eburnei, in vaginam injiciatur. In Chronic Leucorrhaa.—Dr. Neligan. 794 R Bad. Bistortas, Cort. fr. Granati, ana Siiss. Aquas ferventis, Oss. Infunde, cola, et adde Vini Opii, gutt. v. Fiat enema. In Chronic Diarrhaa.—M. Bouchardat. BORAX. ACIDUM BORACICUM. Borax (Sodas Biboras) is diuretic, antilithic, and emmenagogue. It was an ingredient in the old Pulvis ad Partum (Ed. ph. 1774); it re- quires to be used with caution during pregnancy. Locally, it is used as a detergent, especially in aphthous affections. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Mel Boracis of the pharmacopoeia is chiefly used in aphthae of children. Boracic Acid was formerly prescribed as a sedative. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 103 795 R, Boracis pulv. gr. xv. Myrrhas pulv. gr. xij. Croci pulv. gr. iij. 01. Caryophylli, gutt. j. Fiat pulvis, semel vel bis die sumendus. Emmenagogue.—Dr. T. Fuller. 796 R Boracis pulv. 3ij. Capsici pulv. 3j. Pil. Aloes cum Myrrh a, Sj. Olei Sabinas, q. s. Fiant pil. xxx. quarum capiat binas ter die. In Chlorosis.—Dr. Copland. 797 R Boracis pulv. 9ij. Sulphuris Prascip. Sj. Mucil. Acacias, q. s. Fiant pil. xxiv. quarum capiat tres ter quotidie. In Chlorosis, with Chronic Eruptions.—De. Copland. 798 B,, Boracis pulv. gr. xxx. Decocti Pareiras, fSxij. Fiat mistura, de qua sumatur cyathus vinarius sextis horis. In Mucous Discharges from the Bladder, with Acid Urine. Dr. Neligan. 799 R Decocti Aloes comp. fSj. Boracis pulv. 9j. Tinct. Aloes comp. f Sj. Tinct. Castorei, f Sj. Tinct. Croci, fSss. Aquas Cinnamomi, f3ij. Fiat haustus omni nocte sumendus. Emmenagogue.—Dr. Copland. 800 R Boracis pulv. 5j. Aq. Amygdalas amaras, Sj. Aq. Melissa? (vel Mentha?), Siv. Fiat mistura. The whole to be taken by spoonfuls in the course of the day. In Dysmenorrhea.—Pitschaft. 801 R Potassas Bitartratis, Sij. Boracis pulv. Sj. Aq. Fceniculi, Sviij. Spir. Juniperi comp., Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, ana f Siij. Syrupi Papaveris, f Sss. Fiat mistura. As a Diuretic in Dropsies.—Dr. Copland. 802 By Boracis pulv. Sj. Sodas Bicarbonatis, 5ss. Potassas Nitratis, Sss. Misce, et div. in pulv. vj. Sumatur unus ter die cum cyatho aquas. In Lithic Deposits.—Dr. Druitt. 803 R Infusi Lini comp. f Siss. Boracis pulv. 3j. Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, f Sss. Syrupi Papaveris, Syrupi Aurantii, ana Sss. M. Fiat haustus tertiis vel quartis horis capiendus. In Acne, with Dysmenorrhaa.—Dr. Copland. 804 R Boracis pulv. 3j. Potas. Bitartr. Sss. Sacchari albi, Sij. Aquas, Oj. Fiat mistura. Capiat f Sij- sextis horis. In Erythema Nodosum.—Dr. Neligan. 101 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 805 R Acidi Boracici, Sj. Mist. Camphoras, Siv. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Misce: capiat cochl. ij. secunda vel tertia quaque hora. In Cerebral Affections.—Chaussier. 806 R Boracis, Sj. Aquas Rosas, Aquas fl. Aurantii, ana Siij. Fiat lotio cosmetica. In Freckles, Tan, Sec.—Hufeland. 807 R Boracis, Sj. ad ij. Aquas, Oj. Fiat lotio. To be applied by means of lint, frequently renewed night and day. To Gangrenous Buboes.—Dr. Effenberger. 808 R Boracis, Sss. Aquas Sambuci, f Sxiss. Spir. Rosmarini, Sss. Fiat lotio. To allay Itching in Roseola.—Dr. Neligan. 809 R Boracis, Sss. Aquas Rosas, Sviij. Morphias Sulphatis, gr. vj. Misce, fiat lotio. In Pruritus Vulva.—Dr. Meigs. 810 R Boracis, Sj. Aquas puras, f Siij. Spir. rectificati, f Sss. Fiat lotio. Sir A. Cooper. 811 R Boracis, 5j. Aceti destillati, f Sij- Fiat lotio. In Ringworm of the Scalp.—Dr. Abercrombie. 812 R Boracis, Sij- Cretas prasparatas, Sj. Aquas Rosas, f Siij. Spir. Vini, f Siij. Fiat lotio. To Sore Nipples.—Dr. Johnson. 813 R Boracis, Sss. Aquas Rosas, f Sviij. Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. f Sij. Fiat lotio. In Lichen Agrius.—Dr. Neligan. 814 R Boracis, Sj. Aqua? Rosas, f Siv. Tinct. Opii, Sss. Fiat collyrium. In Photophobia.—Fricke. 815 R Boracis, gr. xvj. Aquas Lauro-cerasi, Sj. Mucil. Cydonii, Sj. M. fiat collyrium. One or two drops to be applied to the eye. In latter stage of Ophthalmia.—Sichel. 816 R Mellis Boracis, Sj. Tincturas Myrrhas, Sj. Mellis despum. Svij. Misce. In Aphtha.—Mr. Brande. 817 R Boracis, Sss. Mellis Rosas, Sj. Aquas puras, f Sviss. Fiat gargarisma. Dr. Hooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 105 818 R Boracis pulv. 5ij. Aquas Rosas, f Svij. Mellis despumati, Tinct. Myrrhas, ana f Sss. Misce: fiat collutorium vel gargarisma. In Mercurial Salivation.—Mr. Brande. 819 R Boracis pulv. 3j. Ung. Rosati (vel Sambuci albi), Sj. Fiat unguentum. In Chilblains, Sec.—Hufeland. BROMINIUM. POTASSII BROMIDUM. Bromine, and Bromide of Potassium. Bromine is very analogous to iodine in its medical properties, and is used in the same cases ; particularly in enlargement of the spleen, hi hypertrophy of the heart, chronic arthritis, goitre, scwrfulous swellings, &c. It is a powerful irritant, and requires to be administered cau- tiously, and largely diluted. Bromide of Potassium has the same properties and uses, but is much less irritant. Dose, 3 to 10 grains. Bromide of Iron, 2 to 8 grains; Bromide of Calcium, 2 to 8 grains ; Bromide of Mercury is given in the same manner as calomel ; Deuto-Bromide as corrosive sublimate. Un- guentum Brominii compositum and Ung. Potassii Bromidi are applied to dis- perse scrofulous swellings and in chronic arthritis. 820 By Brominii (pond.) 3j. Aquas destillatas, Sv. Agita simul ut fiat solutio. Dose from three to six drops, in sugared water. M. POURCHE. 821 R Bromidi Potassii, gr. vj. ad viij. Aquas Lactucas (vel destill.) Siij. Syrupi Althasas, Sj. Misce. To be taken by spoonfuls in twenty-four hours. Magendie. 822 By Potassii Bromidi, 9j. Aquas fl. Aurantii, Siiiss. Syr. Aurantii, Sss. M. Fiat mistura cujus capiat partem quartam sexta quaque hora. In Chronic Enlargement of the Spleen and Liver.—Dr. Neligan. 823 By Potassii Bromidi, gr. iij. Misturas Camphoras, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus ter die adhibendus. In Hypertrophy of the Spleen.—Dr. Williams. 824 R Potassii Bromidi, 3j. Aquas destillatas, Svj. Misce. A teaspoonful every two hours. In Herpes Scabidus, Chronic Eczema, and Impetigo Sparsa.—Radius. 825 R Potassii Bromidi, Sss. Brominii, Tn_viij. Adipis prasp. Sj. Fiat unguentum. BRUCIA. Brucine. This vegetable alkaloid is analogous to strychnia in its effects, but less powerful. It is derived from the same sources, but especially from the bark of Strychnos Nux Vomica. Dose of Brucine, one-third or half a grain, gradually increased to 1 j 106 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. grain ; or till some effect is produced. Tinctura Brucia, 6 to 24 drops. The salts of Brucia are probably rather more active. 826 R Brucias puras, gr. xij. Conf. Bosae, Sss. Misce exacte, ut fiant pil. xxiv. asquales. Sumat pil. i. ad iv. In Paralysis and Lead Colic.—Magendie. 827 R Aquas destillatas, Siv. Brucia? purif. gr. v. Sacchari albi, 3y. Misce. A spoonful morning and evening. BUCHU. [BAROSMA. DIOSMA, L. 1836.] The dried leaves of Buchu [Barosma serratifolia, crenata, crenulata, Nat. Ord. Rutacea~\ are stimulant, diuretic, diaphoretic; with a special action on the mucous membrane of the bladder ; restraining mucous dis- charges, and allaying irritation of that organ. It has also been recom- mended in dyspepsia, chronic rheumatism, dropsies, cutaneous affec- tions, &c. Dose of Buchu in powder, 20 to 30 grains ; Tinctura Buchu, 1 to 2 drachms ; Infusum Buchu, 1 to 2 ounces. Externally, the Tincture of Buchu has been used to relieve local pains; and the powdered leaves are used by the Hottentots as a vulnerary. 828 R Infusi Buchu, fSviss. Pulv.Tragac. comp. 9ij. Tinct. Buchu, f Sss. Misce. In Rheumatism, Affections of the Mucous Surfaces, Sec.—Dr. Copland. 829 R Liquoris Potassas, f Sij. Infusi Buchu, f Sviij. Misce : capiat cochl. iij. ter die. In Red Gravel, and Paucity of Urine.—Dr. R. Reece. 830 R Potassas Bicarb. 3j. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Sss. Infusi Buchu, f Sxj. Fiat haustus, bis die sumendus. In Mucous Urine, with Irritation of Bladder and Kidneys. Dr. Golding Bird. 831 R Infusi Buchu, f Sxv. Potassa? Bicarbon. Siss. Potassa? Nitratis, 9ij. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Siij. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat cyathum vinarium ter quotidie. In Dyspepsia with Acidity.—Sir James Eyre. 832 R Infusi Buchu, fSvij. Spir. jEtheris Nitrici, f Siv. Liq. Potassas, f Sij. Tinct. Scillas, f Siij. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. tria ter die. In Dropsical Affections.—Dr. R. Reece. 833 R Infusi Buchu, f Sv. Pulv. Tragac. Sss. Tinctura? Buchu, f Siij. Tinctura? Digitalis, TTIxxxv. Extracti Conii, gr. xxvj. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sss. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. ij. larga ter quaterve die. In Chronic Bronchitis with tubercles.—Dr. Copland. TnE BOOK OF PRF/SCRIPTIONS. 107 834 R Fol. Buchu, Sij. Fol. Uva? Ursi, 5ij. Aqua? ferventis, f Svj. Macera per horas duas : cola, et adde Liquoris Potassas, f 3j. Tinct. Cinnamomi, Tinct. Hyoscyami, ana f Siij. Misce : sumat cochl. duo ter de die. In Chronic Cystitis.—Dr. Druitt. 835 B, Infusi Buchu, vij. Tincturas Buchu, Spiritus Juniperi comp. ana f Sss. Misce. Dose, two tablespoonfuls. Diuretic.—Dr. Hooper. 836 R Infusi Buchu, f Svij. Potassas Bicarbon. Sj. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f 3iiss. Extr. Sarsa? fluidi, f Siv. Fiat mistura : sumat cochl. ij. ampla ter in die. In Irritable Bladder with Acid Urine.—-Mr. Coulson. 837 R Infusi Buchu, f Svij. Tinctura? Buchu, Tincturas Cubebas, ana f 5iv. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. ampla ter die. In Chronic Diseases of the Bladder, Kidneys, and Prostate.__Dr. Joy. 838 R Infusi Buchu, f Svss. Balsami Copaibas, f Sss. Liquoris Potassas, f Sss. Misce : sumat Sj. ter die. In Chronic Inflammation of the Bladder.—Dr. R. L. M'Donnel. CADMIUM. The Sulphate of Cadmium is used for the same purposes as sulphate of zinc, and in the same manner ; but chiefly for outward use. Dose, from a quarter to 3 grains. Externally, as an astringent in collyria, &c! 839 R Cadmii Sulphat. gr. vj. Sacchari albi, Sss. Misce, et div. in pulv. xij. Sumat j. ter die. 840 R Cadmii Sulphatis, gr. iij. Aquas destillatas, Sj. To be dropped into the eye once or twice daily. To Remove Specks in the Cornea.—Kopp. 841 R Cadmii Sulphat. gr. ij. Tincturas Opii, Aquas destill. ana Sj. M. A few drops to be instilled into the eye three or four times a day. For the samepurpose.—Rust. 842 R Cadmii Sulphatis, gr. ij. Axungias, Sj. Misce: fiat unguentum ophthalmicum. For the same.—Radius. CAJUPUTI OLEUM. The volatile oil of Melaleuca minor (Nat. Ord. Myrtacea). It is a dif- fusible stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, and sudorific; and is used in hysteria, spasmodic and pestilential cholera, flatulent colic, spasms of the stomach, chronic rheumatism, low fevers, &c. Dose, 3 to 10 min- ims. Externally, it is an ingredient in stimulating and anodyne liniments. 108 THE BOOK O'F PRESCRIPTIONS. 843 R Olei Cajuputi, f Sj. Misturas Acacias, f Sss. Aqua? puras, f Svss. Fiat mistura, cujus sit dosis cochleare amplum. Carminative.—Swediaur. 844 R Olei Cajuputi, TTliij. Sacchari albi, 9ss. Tere simul, et adde Infusi Calumbas, fSix. Tincturas Calumbas, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus. Dr. Paris. 845 R Olei Cajuputi, Tttv. Mucilag. Tragac. Sj. Tere simul, et adde Infusi Caryophylli, f Siss. Tinct. Ammonias comp. Tn_vj. Misce: fiat haustus. In Hysterical and Nervous Affections.—Dr. Neligan. 848 R Infusi Caryophylli, f Siss. Spir. Pimentas, Spir. Rosmarini, ana f Sss. Tinctura? Opii, Tn_xx. Olei Cajuputi, m_x. Misce: fiat haustus. Antispasmodic.—Dr. Copland. 847 R Olei Cajuputi, Uliv. Sacchari albi, gr. x. Tere simul, et adde Decoct. Aloes comp. f Six. Tinct. Jalapas, f 3j. Fiat haustus. Laxative and Carminative.—Dr. Paris. 848 R Olei Cajuputi, gutt. iv. Spir. jEtheris Nitr. 9ij. Infusi Anthemidis, Oss. Fiat enema. In Colic.—Vogler. 849 R OleiRicini, fSj. Olei Olivas, f Sivss. Olei Cajuputi, f Sss. Misce: fiat linimentum. . To be rubbed on the chest twice a day. In Phthisis.—Dr. C J. B. Williams. 850 R Linim. Camphoras comp. Linim. Saponis, Olei Cajuputi, ana Sj. Fiat linimentum stimulans. Mr. Brande. 851 R Camphoras, Sj. Olei Cajuputi, Sij. jEtheris sulph. Sj. Misce: fiat linimentum. TORTUAL. CALAMUS. Sweet Flag. The root of Acorus Calamus (Nat. Ord. Acoracea) is an aromatic stimu- lant and stomachic. It rarely causes any febrile excitement. It has been used chiefly as an adjunct to other stimulants, and to bitter tonics; in atony of the stomach, and in indigestion in gouty subjects; in asthenic fevers attended with weakness of the digestive organs ; and in agues. Locally, it is used in stimulating baths and lotions. Dose of the powdered root, 15 to 40 grains; Infusum Calami, one to two ounces; Tinctura Calami, half a drachm to a drachm and a half. 852 1$, Inf. Acori Calami, Siij. G. Acacias pulv. Sj. Sacchari albi, Sij. Misce. A teaspoonful every two hours. [For children.] In Dyspepsia, and Asthenic Diarrhoea.—Wendt. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 109 853 R Infusi Acori Calami, Siss. Quinas disulph. gr. ij. Tinct. Cinnamomi, f Sj. Fiat haustis sexta quaque hora sumendus. In Flatulent Dyspepsia.—Mr. Brande. 854 R Infusi Acori Calami, Siss. Tinct. Calami, Tn.xl. Fiat haustus. Dr. Copland. CALX. Lime. LIQUOR CALCIS. Lime Water. Quick Lime, or Oxide of Calcium (Calx), and Slaked Lime (Calcis Hy- dras), are not administered in the solid state. Lime Water (Liquor Cal- cis) is given as an astringent, antacid, and alterative, in diarrhoea, vomiting, heartburn, and other irritations of the stomach and bowels from acidity. From its solvent power upon the mucus of the intestines it is used to dislodge worms. Added to new milk, it enables a milk diet to be tolerated when the stomach could not otherwise bear it. Milk is also added to lime water to render it less unpalatable. Externally, Lime Water is applied to ring-worm of the scalp and other cutaneous affections ; and as a lotion to foul ulcers. It has also been used as an injection in leucorrhoea, and ulceration of the bladder ; and, mixed with olive or linseed oil, it is a common application to recent burns. Lime is sometimes used in the form of ointment. 855 R Liquoris Calcis, Lactis recentis, ana Siv. Give a tablespoonful at intervals of half an hour, an hour, or two hours. To allay Nausea and Vomiting.—Dr. Wood. 856 R Lactis recentis, Oss. Liq. Calcis, f Sj. ad f Siss. Misce, pro potu. Dr. Pearson. 857 R Liq. Potassas, f Sij. Liq. Calcis, Svj. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. ampla infestante aciditate, e jusculi tenuis poculo. Dr. Joy. 858 R Liquor. Calcis, f Siv. Conf. Aromaticas, Sij. Tere simul, et gradatim adde. Aqua? Lauro-cerasi, Sj. Fiat mistura. Capiat cochl. ij. ampla bis terve in die, phiala concussa. In Cardialgia and Gastrodynia.—Dr. Neligan. 859 R Olei Olivas, Sj. Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. Pulv. Acacias, Sij. Vitelli ovi, Siij. Aquas Calcis, Oij. Tinct. Opii, Sj. Fiat emulsio. A tablespoonful every two hours. To allay pain in Calculous Disorders.—M. Tott. 860 R Liquoris Calcis, Olei Amygdalas, ana Sss. Bene admisce, et adde Adipis praeparati, Sj. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Irritable Ulceration from Blisters. Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. 861 R Liquoris Calcis, Linim. Camphora', Olei Olivas, ana Sj- Fiat linimentum. Dr. Hooper. 10 110 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 862 R Calcis Hydratis, Sij. Ung. Cucumeris, Sij. Vini Opii, 5ij. Fiat unguentum. In Haemorrhoids.—M. Guibourt. CALCIS CARBONAS. Carbonate of Lime. Carbonate of Lime is used in the form of Prepared Chalk (Creta praepa- rata), Prepared Oyster-shells (Testae praeparatae), and Precipitated Carbon- ate of Lime (Calcis Carbonas precipitatum, Dub.); also held in solution by excess of Carbonic Acid (Carrara Water). In either form it is ant- acid, and is generally regarded as astringent. It is used generally in the form of prepared chalk, in diarrhoeas ; and in heartburn and acidity of the stomach and bowels, when laxatives are undesirable. Externally, prepared chalk is used to absorb acrid discharges from ulcers, burns, &c. Dose of Cretapraparata, 10 to 40 grains; Testa praparata the same; Pulvis Creta compositus, and P. Creta comp. cum Opio, 10 to 20 grains; Trochisci Creta, 2 to 6 lozenges. 863 R Aqua? Carrarae, Lactis recentis, ana f Sij- Fiat haustus ter quaterve die sumendus. In Irritative Dyspepsia, with Cardialgia.—Dr. Neligan. 864 R Liquor Calcis, f Siij. Cretas prasparatas, Sss. Aquas Anethi, f Siij. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. duo majora. Antacid and Carminative.—Dr. Druitt. 865 R Misturas Cretas, f Sij. Confect. Aromaticas, 3ss. Tinct. Opii, TTUj. Fiat haustus. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Paris. 866 R Pulv. Cretas comp. Sss. Mist. Acacias, f Siij. Aquas Cinnamomi, 3vij. Misce: fiat haustus. In Diarrhaa.—Mr. Brande. 867 R Misturas Cretas, Svj. Tinct. Lupuli, f Sj. Tinct. Carnam. comp. f Svij. Vini Opii, f 3j. Fiat mistura. Capiat semiunciam sextis horis. In Diarrhaa from Aridity.—Dr. Neligan. 868 R Cretas prasparatas, 3iss. Acacias pulveris, Sacchari albi, ana Sj. Tincturas Opii, gutt. x. Aquas fontanas, f Siij. Fiat mistura. A teaspoonful to be taken frequently. In Diarrhaa of Children.—Dr. Dewees, (U. S.) 869 R Aquae Cinnamomi, f Siiiss. Misturas Cretas, f Svj. Confect. Aromaticas, Sj. Liquor. Opii sedat. Tn_xv. Misce. A teaspoonful every hour. In Diarrhoea of Children—Dr. Urb. 870 R Liquor. Potasses, Tn_xx. Mistura? Cretas, f Sj. Tinct. Calumbas, f 3j. Misce: fiat haustus. Antacid.—Dr. Hooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Ill 871 R Misturas Cretas, f Siss. Tinct. Catechu, f 3j. Tinct. Opii, Tn_x. Misce: fiat haustus tertiis horis, vel post singulas sedes liquidas sumendus. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Joy. 872 R Misturas Cretas, f Svij. Mistura? Ferri comp. f Siij. Ammonia? sesquicarb. gr. v. Fiat haustus p. r. n. sumendus. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Paris. 873 R Misturas Cretas, f Svits. Vini Ipecacuanhas, f Siss. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Svj. Syrupi Tolut. f Siij. Misce: capiat cochl. duo larga ter quaterve in die. In advanced stage of Bronchitis, with Diarrhaa.—Dr. Copland. 874 R Pulv. Creta? comp. gr. xviij. Sodas Carbon, exsic. gr. vj. Pulv. Tragacanthas, gr. xij. Misce, et div. in partes sex asquales, quarum capiat unam quaque secunda aut tertia hora. In Diarrhaa of Children.—Dr. Neligan. 875 R Creta? prasparatas, Sj. Olei Olivas, 3iij- Adipis prasp. Sss. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Burns, with Acrid Discharge.—Dr. Druitt. 876 R Carbon. Calcis prascipit. Sij. Cerati Galeni (cold cream), Sij. Extr. Belladonnas, 3j. Glycerines, f Sij. Misce. Dr. Neligan. Calx Chlorinata (Chloride of Lime). See Chlorinium. CALCII CHLORIDUM. [CALCIS MURIAS; Ed. Ph.] Muriate of Lime ; or Chloride of Calcium. Chloride of Calcium, formerly called Muriate or Hydrochlorate of Lime, is regarded as deobstruent or alterative, and tonic: it is given chiefly in scrofulous diseases, bronchocele, &c. In large doses it acts as an irritant poison. It is usually administered in solution. Dose of Liquor Calcii Chloridi, L., from 20 to 60 minims, in water, milk, or other mild liquid. Externally, Chloride of Calcium is sometimes used as a resolvent. [From the resemblance between the names of Calcii Chloridum and Calcis Chloridum mistakes are apt to occur. In some printed formulae they appear to have been con- founded.] 877 R Liq. Calcii Chloridi, Tltxx. ad xxv. Misturas Camphoras. f 5x. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Siss. Fiat haustus ter die sumendus. Dr. Copland. 878 R Chloridi Calcii, 3j. Aqua? destillatas, Siiss. Misce: capiat cochl. parvum bis terve die, ex lacte. In Scrofula.—Mr. B. Phillips. 879 R Calcii Chloridi cryst. Siv. Aqua? destillatas, Sxvj. Misce. A teaspoonful three or four times a day [in barley-water, or liquorice-tea]. In Chronic Eczema.—M. Cazenave. 112 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 880 R Calcis Muriatis, 3j. Extr. Hyoscyami, 9ss. Aquas destillatas, Svj. Syr. Glycyrrhizas, Sj. Misce. A spoonful to be taken four times a day. In Scrofulous Consumption.—Dr. Beddoes. 881 R Calcii Chloridi, Sj. Extr. Conii, gr. xv. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sss. Solve. Give eight to sixteen drops, three times a day, to a child ten years old, shaking the bottle. In Scrofula.—Phcebus. 882 R Calcii Chloridi, Sj. Digitalis pulv. Sij. Acidi Acetici, 3ij. Adipis suilli, Sj. Misce : fiat unguentum. To Glandular Swellings.—Sundelin. 883 R Chloridi Calcii, Chloridi Sodii, ana Sss. Aquas fontanas, &ss. Pulv. Lini. q. s. Fiat cataplasma. In Scrofulous and White Swellings.—Swediaur. CALCIS PHOSPHAS. Phosphate of Lime, in the form of Burnt Hartshorn, was formerly used in medicine, in the form of Sydenham's Decodum Album, and afterwards of Mistura Cornu usti. The precipitated phosphate (Calcis Phosphas praecipitatum, Ph. Dub.) is now preferred. Dr. Beneke strongly recom- mends it in rickets, scrofula, diarrhoea, ulcerations and excoriations of the skin and bowels, and general waste of the tissues, of children; it also promotes the cicatrization of ulcers, and the union of fractures, where there is a deficient secretion of phosphate of lime. Dose for adults, from 4 to 6 grains three times a day; for children, 2 or 3 grains three times a day, with meals. It may be mixed with the food. Dr. B. cautions against giving it too freely in case of fractures, lest too abundant callus cause deformity of the bone. Phosphate of lime is a good basis for Tooth Powders. 884 R Calcis Phosphat. prarcip. Siv. Alcacia? pulveris, Sij. Misce. Dose, for children, three or four grains; for adults, six to nine grains, three times a day, at meal times. [As a substitute for Mistura Cornu Cervi.] 885 R Calcis Phosphat. prascip. gr. iv.—vj. Misturas Cretas, Sj. Fiat haustus ter die sumendus. For children, give a fourth part. In Diarrhaa, with Emaciation and Acidity. CALCII SULPHURETUM. Sulphuret of Lime is alterative, stimulant, and diaphoretic, and some- times prescribed in skin-diseases, gout, and chronic rheumatism. Dose, 4 to 8 grains, or to the amount of 20 grains as an antidote to metallic poisons. But its principal use is to form sulphur baths, as more econo- mical than sulphuret of potassium. For this purpose 2 or 3 ounces are dissolved in the water, and afterwards 20 to 40 drops of sulphuric acid, or from half an ounce to an ounce of tartaric acid, are added. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 113 886 R Calcii Sulphureti, Sj. Dulcamaras pulv. Sij. Mellis, q. s., ut fiant boli vj. Sumat j. ter die. In Gout and Rheumatism.—Moench. 887 R Calcii Sulphureti, Sij. Decocti Althasas, Sij. Fiat lotio. In Crusta Ladea.—Hahnemann. CAMBOGIA. Gamboge. Gamboge, or Gutti, is the concrete resin of a species of Garcinia grow- ing in Siam. It is an hydragogue cathartic, and vermifuge; but not often given alone, as it is apt to produce nausea, vomiting, and griping. In combination with other cathartics it operates more favorably. In dropsical affections it is often combined with bitartrate of potash ; its solution with alkalies is diuretic. Dose, as a full purgative, 2 to 6 grains; as an alterative, half a grain to two grains. Pilula Cambogia Composita, 10 to 15 grains ; Pil. Cam- bogia cum Scammonio, one to three pills; Tinctura Cambogia Alkalina, 30 to 60 minims; Tinct. Cambogia Ammoniata (Swediaur's), a drachm. It requires to be used with caution. 888 R Cambogias, gr. ij. ad iij. Sacchari purif. 9j. Tere optime simul; fiat pulvis tertia quaque hora sumendus, donee plene respondent alvus. In Dropsy.—Dr. Cullen. 889 R Cambogiae pulv. gr. v. ad viij. Potassas Bitartrat. Sss. Tere simul; fiat pulvis, secunda vel tertia quaque die repetendus. In Desquamative Nephritis.—Dr. G. Johnson. 890 R Cambogia?, gr. v. Liq. Ammonias, gutt. xx. Tere simul, et adde Syrupi Rhamni, Sij. Aquas Fceniculi, Sj. Fiat haustus. In Dropsy.—Hartmann. 891 . R Cam#)giae, 3ij. Potassas Tartrat. Sj. Sacchari albi, Sij. Aquas, Svj. Fiat solutio. A tablespoonful every 2 or 3 hours till it operates on the bowels. In Ascites.—Dr. Dewees (U. S.) 892 R Cambogias, gr. iv. Elaterii, gr. ss. Spir. jEtheris Nitr. Sij. Aquas, ad Siv. Misce: sumat cochleare magnum secunda quaque hora. In Dropsy.—Dr. Chapman (U. S.) 893 R Cambogias, gr. xij. Aloes Socot. 3ss. Potas. Bitartratis, gr. xxxvj. Fiant pil. xxiv. Sumat ij. ter die. Purgative. (Resemble Morrison's Pills.)—H. J. 894 R Pil. Cambogias comp. 9ij. Pil. Hydrargyri, 3j. Misce, et divide in pil. xij. Sumat duas pro re nata. In Constipation, with deficient Bile.—Dr. Neligan. 10* 114 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 895 R Pil. Cambogias comp. Sss. Sodas Carbonatis, Quinas Sulphatis, ana gr. xv. Olei Menthas Piper, gutt. vj. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pil. xij. Sumat ij. vel iij. hora somni. Purgative and Tonic.—Dr. Ashwell. 896 R Cambogias, Scillas rad., ana gr. xij. . Saponis duri, Sj. Misce, cum sp. vini q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. xlviij. dividenda. Two pills to be taken four times a day. In Dropsical Complaints.—Phqibus. 897 R Cambogias, gr. viij. Olei Juniperi, Tn_iij. Tere simul, et adde Potas. Bitartratis, 3j. Scillas pulv. gr.j. Syrupi Zingib. q. s., ut fiat bolus. In Dropsical Affections.—Dr. Copland. 898 R Cambogias, 3ss. Ferri Sulphatis. gr. vj. Sacchari albi, 3j. Olei Mentha? pip., gutt. iij. Misce: flat pulvis. Dentur tales doses vj. One to be taken every four hours till they have sufficiently operated. To expel Tape Worms.—Vogt. CAMPHORA. Camphor is a peculiar concrete from the wood of Camphora officina- rum (Nat. Ord. Lauracea). It is sedative, antispasmodic, and diapho- retic. It produces slight exhilaration without quickening the pulse ; quiets nervous irritation and restlessness; and is supposed to lessen irritations of the urinary organs, from cantharides, &c. It is frequently combined with diaphoretics to increase their efficacy, in febrile com- plaints, and in rheumatism after depletions; with the foetid gums and valerian, in hysterical and nervous complaints ; with bark, in malignant fevers and gangrene, &c. Held to the nostrils it relieves cold in the head; and the vapor inhaled (by means or* a tube containing pieces of camphor—Cigarra Camphora) is said to be useful in affections of the chest. The vapor, combined with hot air or steam, is also applied to the skin (Balneum Camphora). Camphor is also used in liniments, as an anodyne and stimulant. Dose of Camphor, from 1 to 15 grains; Mistura Camphora 1 to 2 ounces; Tinctura Camphora, 30 to 60 minims; Tinct. Camphora comp., 1 to 3 drachms. Camphor is readily powdered by rubbing it with a drop or two of rectified spirit. 899 R Camphoras pulv., gr. iij. ad vj. Spir. rectif. TTUj. Tere simul, et adde Confect. Bosas, gr. vj. Fiat bolus, 4ta vel 6ta quaque hora sumendus. In Typhus Fever, with muttering Delirium. 900 R Camphoras (ope spir. redacts), Sss. Sacchari albi, Sj. Acacias pulv. Siss. M. Fiat pulvis, in cart. x. seq. distribuendus. Dr. Copland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 115 901 R Campboroe pulv.. pr. iv. Ammonia? Sesquicarb., gr. iij. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. iv. Mucilag. q. s. Fiat massula, et div. in pil. iij. quarum sumatur una bihorio. In the advanced stage of Typhus Fever.—Dr. Hooper. 902 R Camphora? p., gr. xv. Opii pulv., gr. iij. Fiat pil. vj. Two or three to be taken every night at bed-time. To prevent Chordee.—Ricord. 903 R Camphoras, gr. ij. Extr. Conii, gr. iij. Fiat pilula hora somni sumenda. In the same.—Dr. M. Ryan. 904 R Camphoras p., gr. t. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. v. Fiant pil. ij. statim sumendas. In Puerperal Mania.—Dr. Gooch. 905 R Camphora? p., gr. iij. Pulv. Jacobi, gr. iv. Potas. Nitratis, 9ss. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. vij. Cons. Rosa1, q. s., ut fiat bolus. In Cerebral Affections.—Dr. Copland. 906 R Camphoras pulv. Extr. Lactucae. ana 9iis. Misce: fiant pil. xx. From four to six pills to be taken daily. Anaphrodisiac—M. Ricord. 907 R Camphora? pulv. Potassas Nitratis, ana 9ss. Opii pulv. gr. ii. Antim, Potassio-tart. gr. ss. Hydrarg. Chlor., gr. iss. Triturantur op time cum Syrupi, q s., ut fiat bolus. In Rheumatism.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 908 R Camphoras redactas, Sij. Mucil. Acacias, f Sj. Aquas destillatas, f Svij. Fiat mistura de qua sumatur cochleare amplum quartis horis. In Chronic Bronchitis of the old and debilitated.—Dr. Neligan. 909 R Camphoras redactas, Sj. Lactis recentis, Svj. Aquas Pulegii, Sij. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochleare amplum quarta quaque hora. In the same cases.—Dr. Neligan. 910 R Camphoras, gr. viij. ad xvj. Spirit, rectif. Tn_vj. Tere, et adde Sacchari albi, Pulv. Acacias, Magnesias Carb. ana 9ij. Aquas puras, f Sviiss. Fiat mistura. Dr. Copland. 911 R Camphoras pulv. gr. iij. Acacias pulv. Sss. Tere simul, et adde Mist. Amygdala?, f Siss. Fiat haustus. 912 R Camphora? p. gr. xxv. Amygd. dulc. decort. No. vj. Sacchari puri, Siij. Optime contere, dein adde gradatim Aqua? Menthas vir. f Sviiss. Fiat mistura, cujus sumantur cochlearia tria magna quarta quaque hora. In Hysteria.—Dr. Hooper. 116 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 913 R Camphora? p. Potassas Nitratis, ana 3j. Vitell. ovi, q. s. Tere simul, et adde Aqua? flor. Aurantii, Siv. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Tinct. Conii, ana 3j. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. j. amplum tertiis horis. In Chordee.—Dr. Joy. 914 R Pulv. Camphora?, gr. iij. ad vij. Tinct. Calumbas, Spir. Cinnamomi, ana f Siss. Solve, et adde Aquas Mentha? viridis, Aquas Pimentas, ana f Sv. Fiat haustus, urgente vomitu sumendus. In Spasmodic Asthma, Vomiting, Sec—Dr. Copland. 915 R Camphoras, gr. xxv. Spirit, rectificati, TT|_v. Tere, et adde Pulv. Acacias, Siv. Syrupi Limonis, f Sss. Aquas Menthas vir. f Sviiss. Fiat emulsio: sit dosis cochlearia tria magna. Dr. Hooper. 916 R Cinchonas pulv. Sss. Camphoras pulv. gr. v. Fiat pulvis tertia vel quarta quaque hora sumendus. In Gangrene and Malignant Fevers.—Hartmann. 917 R Camphoras (ope spir. red.), Sj- Vitell. ovi unius. Decocti Hordei, f Sxiv. Misce : fiat enema. Dr. Joy. 918 R Camphoras p. 5j- Olei Olivas, Sij. Misce: fiat enema. In Ascarides.—Dr. Fowler. 919 R Linim. Camphora? comp. Liquor. Ammonias, ana Sj. Tinct. Capsici, 3iij- Misce : fiat linimentum. To be rubbed on the thorax and epigastrium. In Angina Pectoris.—Dr. Copland. 920 R Linim. Camphoras, 3xij. Olei Rosmarini, Sss. Tinct. Opii, Sij- Fiat linimentum. To be rubbed over the bowels. In Flatulent Colic, Sec—Dr. Copland. 921 R Olei Camphorati, Sj. Olei Terebinthina1, Sij- Saponis mollis pur. Siv. Misce: fiat linimentum. In Lumbago.—Dr. Fraser. 922 R Camphoras, Sj. Olei Palmas, Sj. Misce : fiat unguentum. In Whitlow.—Dr. E. G. Clark. CANNABIS SATIVA. CANNABIS INDICA. Indian Hemp is generally considered to be the same species as Can- nabis Saliva of Europe ; but in the East it secretes a resin, and acquires peculiar properties which it does not possess in Europe. Indian hemp is narcotic, anodyne, and antispasmodic: it produces a peculiar kind of delirium, and catalepsy. As a remedy, it has been tried in tetanus, THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 117 hydrophobia, painful neuralgic and rheumatic affections, cholera, &c. But it acts less powerfully in Europe than in India. The resinous ex- tract is imported from India ; and its purification is directed in the Dub. pharmacopoeia. A still purer preparation is used under the name of Cannabine. Dose of Extractum Cannabis, 2 to 10 grains ; Tind. Cannabis, from 15 minims to a drachm or more. In Tetanus, a drachm is given every half hour. Cannabina, half a grain to a grain ; two-thirds of a grain, in one case, acted as a powerful narcotic. The seeds of Common Hemp are the only part used. They have been given in mucous discharges, and jaundice. 923 R Tinct. Cannabis resina?, Tn_xv. Spirit. Vini rectif. TTLxlv. Misce: fiat haustus. To be mixed with water at the moment of taking it. In Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Sec.—Mr. Donovan. 924 R Tinct. Cannabis Indicas, Sss. Mucil. Acacias, f Sj. Aquas puras, f Sj. Fiat haustus quinta vel sexta quaque hora sumendus. In Sciatica, and other Neuralgic Pains.—Dr. Neligan. 925 R Tinct. Cannabis Indicas, 5j. Mucilag. Acacias, f Sij- Aqua? Cinnamomi, f Sj. Fiat haustus statim sumendus, et repet. secundis horis vel saspius si minetur morbus. In Tetanus and Hydrophobia.—Dr. Neligan. 926 R Extracti Cannabis Indicas, 3j. Tere in mortario calido cum Olei Olivas, f Sj. Dein gradatim adde Mucilag. Acacias, f Siv. Aquas puras, f sviiss. Fiat mistura. Dosis Siss. Mr. Bromfield. 927 R Sem. Cannabis Sativas, Siv. Cerevisias, Oij. Coque, cola, et adde Sacchari, q. s. Take half a pint every morning. In Obstinate Jaundice.—Dr. Buchan. 928 R Sem. Cannabis Sativas, Siij-—vj. Amygd. amar. No. iv. Contunde, et tere cum Aquas, foij. Fiat emulsio, cola, et adde Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. The whole to be drank in the course of a day. In Gonorrhaa, and Chronic Inflammations of Mucous Membranes. Todd. CANTHARIS. Spanish Fly. Cantharides are an irritant poison; but have been administered in small doses as a stimulant, acting especially on the urinary organs. They are given in paralysis of the bladder, obstinate gleet, and more rarely as a diuretic in atonic dropsy: also in some skin-diseases, as lepra and psoriasis ; and in hooping-cough. Their most important use, how- ever, is as the usual and most convenient basis of blistering compounds. They also enter into the composition of some stimulating and rubefacient liniments. Dose of the powdered flies, from half a grain to 2 grains ; of Tinctura Cantharidis, from 10 minims gradually increased to 40; of Extractum Can- 118 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. tharidis, from a quarter to half a grain. These must be exhibited with caution. Both the external and internal use of Cantharides is apt to occasion strangury ; which is alleviated by mucilaginous drinks, and in the opinion of some, by camphor. The following officinal preparations are for external use: Ceratum Cantharidis L.), and Unguentum Infu&i Cantharidis, for keeping blisters open; Emplastrum Cantharidis, Emp. Canlh. compositum, Emp. Olei Cantharidis, Epithema Vesicatorum and Aceti Cantharidis, for raising blisters; Collodion Cantharidale, Tela vesicatoria, for the same purpose. Linimentum Cantharidis (U.S.), Unguentum Extracti and Ung. Tinct. Can- tharidis, as stimulants and rubefacients. 929 R Amygdal. dulc. decort. Sj. Cantharidum pulv. subt. 3SS. Sacchari puri, Sss. Tere bene simul, et gradatim adde Aquas tepidas, f Sx. Cola. Capiat cochleare amplum tertiis horis. In torpor of the Kidneys, and paralysis of the Bladder.—Dr. Neligan. 930 R Cantharidis pulv. gr.j. Sacchari albi, Acacias pulveris, ana Sij. Misce bene, et adde Mist. Amygdalas, Sv. M. Fiat mistura. A tablespoonful every two hours. In Hooping Cough (for children.)—Frankel. 931 R Tinct. Cantharidis, gutt. ij. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Tt\y. " Aquas puras, f Sx. Fiat haustus, quater die sumendus. In Incontinence of Urine.—Dr. Gregory. 932 R Tinct. Cantharidis, Tinct. Camphoras, comp. ana Sj. Tinct. Cinchonas, comp. Sx. Misce. From thirty minims, gradually increased to a teaspoonful, three times a day. In Hooping Cough.—Dr. Beattv. 933 R Tinct. Cantharidis, Sj- Infusi Quassias, Svj. Sumat partem sextam ter die. 934 R Tinct. Ferri Sesquichloridi, Tinct. Cantharidis, ana Sij. Tinct. Capsici, f 3j. Syrupi Croci, Sij. Aquas Pimentas, f Svij. Fiat mistura: sumat cochl. duo ter die. Dr. Hooper. Dr. Druitt. 935 R Tinct. Cantharidis, Liquor. Potassas Arsenitis, ana Sss. Misce : capiat gutt. x. bis die. [The dose to be gradually increased to Tn_xv., carefully watching its effects.] In Psoriasis.—Prof. Bennett. 936 R Zinci Sulphat. gr. xxiv. Cantharidis pulv. gr. vj. Rhei pulveris, Sj. Tereb. Venet. q. s. Fiant pilulas xxiv., quarum sumantur duas ter die. Dr. Druitt. 937 R Cantharidis p. gr. ij. Camphoras, 3ss. Extracti Hyoscyami, gr. vj. Spirit, rectif. q. s. Fiant pil. iv. Sumat j. bis die. Dr. Hooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 119 938 R Tinct. Cantharidis, jEtheris Sulphurici, Spir. Camphorae, Tinct. Opii, ana Siv. Misce: fiat linimentum. In Hysterical Pain in the Side.—Dr. Ashwell. 939 R Antim. Potassio-tart. 9ij. Aquas Rosas calidas, Sij. Solve, et adde Tinct. Cantharidis, Sj- To be rubbed on the spine and chest. In Hooping Cough.—Dr. G. Gregory. 940 R Aceti Cantharidis, Sss. Aquas Coloniensis, Sj. Aquas Rosas, Sj. Misce: fiat lotio. In Alopecia.—Mr. Erasmus Wilson. 941 R Tinct. Cantharidis, f Sij. Aqua? Sambuci, f Sxj. Ess. Rosmarini (Dub.) f Svj. Misce: fiat lotio. To promote the Growth of the Hair.—Dr. Neligan. 942 R Tinct. Cantharidis, 3iv. Lin. Camphoras, comp. Siss. Tinct. Opii, Siij- Fiat embrocatio, To be rubbed over the abdomen. In Colic-—Dr. Joy. 943 R Tinct. Cantharidis, f Siij. Lin. Saponis, f Sxj. Fiat linimentum. In Chilotains.—Mr. Wardrop. CAPSICUM. Capsicum, the fruit of Capsicum fastigiatum and other species (Nat. Ord. Solanacea), is a powerful stimulant, and is used in atony of the stomach, particularly in the dyspepsia of gouty and debilitated subjects; and as a condiment to prevent flatulence from a vegetable diet. It is also prescribed in intermittent and low fevers; and both internally and as a gargle in malignant sore throat. As a gargle, and in the form of lozenges, it is also useful in relaxed sore throat, and chronic hoarseness. Dose of Capsicum, of good quality, 2 to 8 grains: Tinctura Capsici, 10 to 60 minims-; Trochisci Capsici, one swallowed slowly two or three times a day. Tinctura Capsici concentrata is used as an external stimulant in chilblains, cholera, &c. 944 R Pulvis Capsici, Sj. Micas panis, Sss. Aquas, q. s. Fiant pilulas xx. Sumat j. vel ij. bis die. 945 R Pil. Saponis comp. gr. iij. Pulv. Capsici. gr. iij. Olei Fceniculi, Tn_ij. Fiant pil. ij. pro dosi. In Flatulent Atonic Dyspepsia.—Dr. Hooper. 946 R Pulv. Capsici, Sss. Pulv. Zingiberis, Sij. Pulv. Sacchari albi, Sij. Mucil. Tragac. q. s. Fiant trochisi 96. One to be slowly swallowed three times a day. In Catarrhal Deafness.—Dr. Fosbroke. 947 R Capsici pulv. 5ij. Aqua? ferventis, Oss. Macera per horas duas, et cola. Capiat cochl. amplum bis terve die. In Malignant Sore Throat.—Dr. Pereira. 120 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 948 R Capsici pulv. gr. xvj. Aquas ferventis, Sviij. Macera et cola, ut fiat gargarisma. Dr. Currie. 949 R Pulv. Capsici, 9ss. Aquas ferventis, f Sviij. Macera per horas duas, cola, et adde Mellis Rosas, Tinct. Myrrhas, ana Sss. Fiat gargarisma. Mr. Brande. 950 R Tincturas Capsici, f Siij- Aquas, Svj. Fiat gargarisma. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 951 , R Tinct. Capsici, 3j. Decocti Cinchonas, Svj. Fiat gargarisma To be used 5 or 6 times a day. In Chronic Hoarseness of growing boys.—Dr. Graves. 952 R Capsici pulv. Sj. Sodii Chloridi, 9j. Aquas ferventis, Svj. Macera, cola, et adde Aceti, Sss. Fiat gargarisma In Malignant Sore Throat. (Used in the West Indies.) 953 R Pulv. Capsici, gr. iss. Aquas ferventis, Sss. Macera et cola. One drop to be instilled into the eye every morning and night, increasing the strength as it can be borne. In Amaurosis.—Mannoir. 954 R Tinct. Capsici, Sss. Linim. Saponis, Siss. Fiat linimentum. 955 R Tinct. Capsici, Sss. Tinct. Opii, S^s. Fiat embrocatio. Bandages to be rolled round the fingers, &c, and wet with the embrocation two or three times a day. In Chilblains.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. CARBON. Animal and Vegetable Charcoal. Charcoal is antiseptic, and tends to keep the bowels soluble, perhaps by its mechanical action. It is used in flatulent dyspepsia, and to cor- rect foetid eructations and discharges. Animal charcoal is also some- times prescribed in scrofulous and cutaneous diseases. Perhaps in the form of bone (or ivory) black, it may owe its efficacy in rickets and scrofula, in part to the bone-earth it contains. Externally, charcoal (generally wood-charcoal) is added to poultices, to correct the foetor of foul ulcers. It is also dusted on the skin in porrigo, or used in the form of an ointment. Dose of Charcoal, 10 to 20 or 30 grains. 956 R Pulv. Carbonis Tilias, Sj- Syrupi Aurantii, Siij. Fiat electuarium. One or two teaspoonfuls every two hours. In Fatid Eructations.—Schubarth. 957 R Carbonis Animalis, Pulv. Glycyrrhizas rad. ana Svj. Misce : fiat pulvis. Half or a whole teaspoonful twice a day. In Rickets and Scrofula of Children.—Radius. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 121 958 R Carbonis Animalis, gr. iij. Ammonias mur. p. 9j. Extr. Conii, gr. ij. Glycyrrhizas rad. pulv. q. s. Fiat bolus. Capiat unum ter die. In Swelled and Scirrhous Prostate.—Maoendie. 959 R Carbonis Ligni, Sodas Bicarbonatis, ana 5j. Confect. Sennas, Sij. Fiat electuarium. A teaspoonful three or four times a day. In Obstinate Constipation.—Mitchell. 960 R Carbonis ptilv. Siij. Adipis, Sj. Fiat unguentum. In Tinea Capitis.—Alibert. CARDAMOMUM. Cardamom. Cardamom, the seed of Elettaria Cardamomum (Nat. Ord. Zingiberacea), is an aromatic carminative stimulant, less heating than many other spices. It is a frequent adjunct to other stimulants, to bitter tonics, and to purgatives. Dose of the powdered seeds, 5 to 20 grains ; Tinctura Cardamomi and Tinct. Card. Composita, 1 or 2 drachms. 961 R Tinct. Cardam. compos. Svj. Aquas Cinnamomi, Svj. Misce : capiat cochl. iij. bis terve die. In Atonic Dyspepsia.—Dr. Ainslie. 962 R Tinct. Cardamomi comp. f Sij. Spir. Ammonias Arom. TTLx. Aquae Carui, f Sj. Syrupi, f Sj- Misce: fiat haustus. A Stimulating Carminative.—Dr. Joy. 963 R Sem. Cardam. pulv. gr. iv. Extracti Bhei, gr. ij. Extracti Coloc. comp. gr. j. Fiant pilula? duos bis die sumendas. Laxative and Carminative.—H. J. CARYOPHYLLI. Cloves. Cloves are the unexpanded flowers of Caryophyllus Aromaticus (Nat. Ord. Myrtacea), and belong to the more hot and stimulating aromatics. They are given to correct flatulence, and excite languid digestion; but chiefly as an adjunct to bitter tonics, or as a corrective to purgatives. Dose of powdered cloves, 2 to 8 grains ; of Infusum Caryophylli, 1 to 2 ounces; Tinctura Caryophylli, 20 to 30 drops ; Oleum Caryophylli, 2 to 6 drops. 964 R Inf. Caryophylli, f Six. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f 3j. Spir. Myristicas, f Sss. Spir. Ammonias arom. f Sss. Syrupi Zingiberis, f Sj. Fiat haustus. Stimulant.—Dr. Paris. 9C5 R Olei Caryophylli, 9j. Tinct. Opii, Sss. jEtheris Sulphurici, 5j- Misce. 20 to 30 drops to be added to last two or three doses of cinchona. In Intermittent Fevers.—Horn. 11 122 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. R Inf. Caryophylli, Aq. Menthas Piper, ana f Siiiss. Tinct. Cardamomi comp. Sss. Sp. Ammon. arom., Syr. Zingiberis, ana f Siss. Sumat cyathum vin, bis die post cibum. Dr. Latham. 967 R Olei Caryophylli, Sj. Olei Cajuputi, Sj. Opii pulveris, Camphora', ana 3ss. Spirit, rectificati, q. s. Solve. In Toothache.—Dr. Copland. 968 R Infusi Caryophylli, Sviij.—xij. Tinct. Galbani, Siv. Fiat enema. Stimulant.—Dr. R. Reece. CASCARILLA. Cascarilla is the bark of Croton Eleuteria (Nat. Ord. Euphorbiacea), and belongs to the aromatic bitter tonics. It is prescribed when a gently stimulating tonic is required ; as in simple dyspepsia, dysentery, flatu- lent colic, and in diseases of debility generally, but especially of the stomach and bowels. It is often combined with other bitters and stimu- lants, and with metallic tonics. Dose of the powdered bark, 20 to 30 grains ; of Infusum Cascarilla, 1 to 2 ounces; Tindura Cascarilla, 1 to 3 drachms; Mistura Cascarilla comp. (Ph. Lond. 1836), 1 ounce to IJ, in chronic affections of the mucous membrane of the lungs. 969 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Svss. Tinct. Cascarillas, f Sss. Fiat mistura : cochlearia tria ampla pro dosi bis vel ter die. In Atonic and Flatulent Dyspepsia.—Mr. Brande. 970 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Sviij. Tinct. Cascarillas, Tinct. Zingiberis, ana f Siv. Misce : fiat mistura stomachica. Two tablespoonfuls twice a day. In Dyspepsia, with loss of Appetite.—Dr. Joy. 971 R Infusi Cascarillas, Svij. Sodas Bicarbon. Siij. Tinct. Cardamomi, Svj. Misce. A wineglassful an hour or two before, and two hours after dinner. Mr. Abernethy. 972 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Svj. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Siij. Pulv. Kino comp. 3ss. Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus bis in die sumendus. In Chronic Dysentery.—Dr. G. Gregory. 973 R Infusi Cascarillas, f Svss. Acidi Nitrici dil. f Sj. Tinct. Lupuli, f Siij. Misce, fiat mistura. Dose, two tablespoonfuls. (Hosp. for Consumption.) CASSIA. The pods of Cassia fistula (Nat. Ord. Leguminosa) yield a pulp which is laxative in doses of one or two drachms ; larger doses of half an ounce to 2 ounces are purgative, but apt to produce flatulence and griping. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 123 974 R Pulpas Cassias, Sj. Potassias Tartratis, Sij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Siij. Mannas, Siss. Misce. A tablespoonful every two or three hours until it operates. As a Laxative for Children.—Dr. Ure. 975 R Pulpas Cassias, Sj. Aqua? ferventis, Oij. Macera, cola et adde Magnesias Sulphatis, Sj. Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. iij. Misce. To be taken by wineglassfuls. In Painter's Colic.—French Hospitals. [The Bark of Cassia Cinnamomum is used for the same purposes and in the same manner as Cinnamon. See Cinnamomum. For Cassia Senna see Senna.] CASTOREUM. Castor is a peculiar secretion obtained from the Beaver (Castor Fi- ber) ; it is a nervous stimulant, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue ; and is prescribed in hysteria, epilepsy, and various nervous affections ; es- pecially when connected with irregularity of the uterine functions. The Russian Castor is more powerful than the American, but is very Bcarce. Dose of Castor in powder, 10 to 20 grains ; Tinctura Castorei, 1 to 2 drachms; Tinct. Castorei comp. 1 drachm. 976 R Castorei, 3j. Ammoniae Sesquicarb. gr. v. Opii pulv. gr. ss. Syrupi q. s., ut fiant pilulas vj. To be taken at short intervals. In Hysteria.—Dr. Hooper. 977 R Castorei Bossici, Sss. Aquas Pulegii, Siss. Syrupi Croci, Sij. Liq. Ammon. sesquicarb. TTLxx,—xxx. Fiat haustus, bis terve die sumendus. In Hysteria.—Dr. Pearson. 978 R Castorei Ros. pulv. Sij. Valeriana? rad. pulv. Siv. Camphoric rasas, Sj. Misce accurate, et adde Syrupi papaveris, q. s. Fiant boli gran. xij. In Hysteria.—Dr. Copland. 979 R Tinct. Castorei Ammon. f 5v. jEtheris Sulphurici, f Siij. Mistura? Moschi, f Svij. M. Fiat mistura, de qua sumatur cochl. unum magnum secundis horis donee evenes- cent symptomata. In Cramp of the Stomach, Flatulent Colic, Hysteria, Sec.—Dr. Neligan. 980 R Spir. Ammon. arom. 3iU- Spir. Lavandula? comp. Siv. Tinct. Castorei, Siv. Mistura? Camphorae, Svij. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. iij. ter vel quater die. In the same cases. 981 R Tinct. Castorei, Sj. jEtheris Sulphurici, Tn_x. Tinct. Opii, TTlvij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sss. Misce: fiat haustus ter quotidie sumendus. In Typhus Fever.—Dr. Hunter. 124 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. CATECHU. Catechu is an extract from the wood of Acacia Catechu (Nat. Ord. Leguminosa). It is tonic, and powerfully astringent; and is used in most cases in which astringents are indicated: as in passive hemor- rhages, particularly from the bowels or uterus ; diarrhoea, with debility and relaxation of the exhalants ; chronic dysentery ; and in " all cases of increased mucous discharges where there is no inflammation present;" as in chronic cystirrhoea, leucorrhoea, gleet, chronic catarrh, &c. Also as a topical astringent in relaxed sore throat, ulcerations of the mouth, hoarseness, chapped nipples, &c. Dose of Catechu, 10 to 30 grains; Infusum Catechu, 1 to 2 ounces; Eleduarium, 1 to 6 scruples; Tinctura, half a drachm to 2 drachms; Trochisci, one slowly swallowed, several times a day; Pulvis Catechu composilus (D.), half a drachm to 1J drachms. The Tincture is also applied to chapped nipples. 982 R Pulv. Catechu, gr. v. Conf. Rosae, q. s. Fiat bolus, mane et vespere sumendus. In Chronic Diarrhaa of Children.—Dr. Ure. 983 R Catechu pulv. gr. xv. Pulv. Cretas comp. cum Opio, 9j. Misce: fiat pulvis 4tis horis sumendus. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Joy. 984 R Catechu extr. pulv. gr. xij. Conf. Opii, gr. viij. Pulv. Cretas, gr. iv. Syrupi Aurantii, q. s. Fiat bolus, bis, ter, ssepiusve capiendus. Dr. Copland. 985 R Misturas Cretas, f Svss. Tincturas Catechu, f Svj. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. vel iij. ampla post singulas sedes liquidas. In Diarrhaa (after a rhubarb aperient).—Mr. Brande. 986 R Catechu pulveris, Sj. Aquas ferventis, f Sviij. Macera per horam et cola. Fiat lotio astringens. Dr. Druitt. 987 R Cinchonas pulv. Sss. Catechu pulv. Sss. Myrrhas pulv. Sij. Misce. As a Tooth Powder, in Spongy Gums.—Dr. Paris. CEDRON. The seeds of Simaba Cedron (Nat. Ord. Simarubacea), are principally celebrated as a remedy for the bites of serpents and for hydrophobia; they are also given in intermittent fevers, spasms of the stomach and bowels, colic, dyspeptic affections, and cholera. Dose, in ordinary cases, 1 or 2 grains; as an antidote for the bites of serpents, 5 or 6 grains with a spoonful of brandy. In large doses (20 to 30 grains) it is poisonous. CERA. Wax. CETACEUM. Spermaceti. Yellow Bees-wax, and white wax (the same bleached), and sperma- ceti (obtained from the head of the spermaceti whale, Physeter Macroce- THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 125 R Cetacei pulv. Sss. Sacchari conditi, Sj. Tere simul. A teaspoonful to be taken now and then. phalus), are chiefly used as the basis of cerates and ointments; but are also occasionally prescribed, especially the latter, as demulcents, in irritations of the respiratory and urinary organs, and of the bowels. Spermaceti is easily reduced to powder by the aid of a few drops of rectified spirit. 988 R Ceras flavas (vel albas), Siij. Saponis duri, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Liquefiant lento igne, agitando spathea lignea j dein effunde mortarium et adde paula- tim, R Aquas puras, Oiss. Syrupi Althasas, Spir. Cinnamomi, ana Sj. Tere optime ut fiat mistura. Detur cyathus subinde. In Dysentery, Sec—Dr. Monro. . Tere simul. now and then. In Tickling Coughs. 990 R Cetacei pulv. Sij. Olei Olivas, 3j. Tere simul, dein atide Acacias pulv. Siv. Denique gradatim, ad j ice Aquas puras, Siv. Misce. A tablespoonful frequently. In Coughs.—Mr. W. Procter. 991 R Cetacei, Svj. Vitellum Ovi unius; probe contundantur, turn adde Syrupi Tolutani, f Siss. Aquas Pulegii, Oj. Fiat mistura, cujus detur Sj.ter, quater, saspiusve quotidie, singulis dosibus pro re nata additis Potassa? Nitratis 3ss, vel Tinct. Camphoras comp. Tn_xxx. In Coughs.—(Guy's Hosp.) 992 R Cetacei, Svj. Acacias pulv. Siij. Sacchari albi, Sj. Conterantur exactiss. sensim addendo Aquas destillatas, Siv. Fiat mistura. A spoonful every two hours. In Coughs.—Hufeland. 993 R Cetacei, Sj.. Acacia? puiv. Sij. Olei Amygdala?, Sj. Syrupi Tolutani, Sj. Aqua? Foeniculi, Sivss. Misce. In Coughs, Sec.—Dr. Copland. 994 R Cetacei (vitel. ovi sol.), 3j. Pulv. Creta? comp. gr. xv. Aqua? destillatas, f Siss. Spir. Myristicas, Syrupi Tolut. ana f Sj. Fiat haustus sexta quaque hora sumendus. Adde, p. r. n., Potassas Nitratis, gr. v. In Diarrhaa of Small Pox.—Dr. E. G. Clark. 995 R Cetacei, 9iss. Pulv. Tragac. comp. Sij. Aquas Pimeutas, f Svss. Vini Ipecac, f Sj. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Siij- Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. ij. bis terve die. In Coughs.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 11* 126 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 996 R Cetacei pulv. Sij. Olei Amygdalas, Siij. Conf. Rosa? Caninas, Sj. Syrupi Papaveris, Svj. Ipecacuanha? p. 9ss. Acidi Sulph. dil. Tn_xv. Fiat linctus. A teaspoonful every 2 or 3 hours when the cough is troublesome. In recent Cough.—Dr. R. Reece. 997 R Cetacei, Cerae flavas, ana Sij. Pulv. Tragac. comp. Confectio. Opii, ana 5j. Syrupi Papaveris, q. s. Fiat electuarium. In Dysentery.—Dr. E. G. Clark. CETRARIA. Iceland 3Ioss. CETRARINA. Iceland Moss (Cetraria Islandica, Nat. Ord. Lichenacea) is demulcent, tonic, and nutritive. It is principally prescribed in consumptive and other coughs, attended with debility and emaciation; also in chronic dysentery and diarrhoea. When designed merely as a demulcent and nutrient, the bitterness may be in great part removed by macerating it in warm water, or in cold water in which a little carbonate of potash or soda has been dissolved. The bitter principle, Cetrarine, is given in doses of 2 grains every two hours, in intermittent fevers. Iceland Moss is generally given in the form of decoction or jelly. Dose of Decodum Cetraria, 1 to 4 ounces, three times a day ; of Gela- tina Lichenis, quarter of an ounce frequently, dissolved in warm milk; Chocolata Lichenis, at pleasure. 998 R Decocti Cetrarias, f Svss. Acidi Nitrici dil. f 3j. Syrupi Tolutani, f Sss. Tinct. Camphoras comp. f Sj. Fiat mistura. Sumat quartam partem ter die. In Consumption.—Dr. Farre. . 999 R Decocti Cetraria?, Sxiss. Acidi Sulph. dil. f Siss. Syrupi, f Svj. Tinct. Opii, f Sj. Fiat mistura. Capiat Sij. ter die. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 1000 R Cetrarinas, Acacias pulv. ana gr. ij. Fiat pulvis. To be taken every hour, or every two hours. In Intermitlents.—Dr. Dunglison. 1001 R Cetrarinas, gr. xxiv. Extr. Calumbas, Sss. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. Sumat unam quarta quaque hora. In Intermittents.—Dr. Neligan. CHIMAPHILA, or PYROLA UMBELLATA. Winter-Green. Winter-green (Chimaphila umbellata, Nat. Ord. Pyrolacea) is a stimu- lating diuretic ; it is also tonic, and moderately astringent. It is given in dropsy, and chronic affections of the urinary organs; and also in scrofulous ulcerations, and cutaneous diseases. It stimulates the kidneys more than uva ursi, but is less astringent. Chimaphila is seldom given in substance. Dose of Decodum Chimaphila, 2 to 4 ounces, three or four times a THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 127 day; Extractum, from 10 to 20 or 30 grains; Syrupus (Procter's), half an ounce to an ounce. The decoction is a frequent vehicle for other remedies. 1002 R; Decocti Chimaphila?, Svij. Spir. Juniperi, Sj. Misce. Two spoonfuls to be taken four times a day. In Dropsy. 1003 R Decocti Chimaphilas. f Sxvj. Liq. Potassas carb. f Sij- Misce: capiat cochl. iv. ter die. In Dropsy, Red Gravel, Sec—Dr. Joy. 1004 R Decocti Chimaphila?, f 3xj. Potassae Bicarbonatis, 3j. Tinct. Hyoscyami, f Sss. Misce : fiat haustus, bis die sumendus. In Mucous Urine, with Inactive Kidneys.—Dr. G. Bird. 1005 R Inf. Pyrolas, Svj. Tinct. Cubebas, Sj. Tinct. Scillas, Siij. Spir. jEtheris Nitr. Siij. Misce: capiat cochl. iij. ter die. In Dropsy of the Chest.—Dr. R. Reece. 1006 R Dec. Chimaphila?, f Svij. Potas. Nitratis, Sss. Spir. jEtheris Nitr. f Sss. Spir. Juniperi, comp. f Siij. Fiat mistura. Capiat cochleare amplum quaque tertia hora. In Old Cases of Dropsy.—Dr. Neligan. CHIRAYTA, or CHIRETTA. Chirayta (Agathotes Chirayta ; Nat. Ord. Gentianacea) is a bitter tonic, resembling gentian in its properties and uses. By Dr. Sigmond, and others, it is stated to be preferable to other vegetable tonics, as it pro- motes the healthy action of the liver, and never constipates the bowels. It is given in dyspepsia, especially when attended with flatulence, slug- gishness of the bowels, nervousness, and disordered secretions. But it is improper where there is much excitement, and a rapid pulse. A purgative should precede its use. In India it is given in intermittent and remittent fevers; and after a course of mercury. The dose of Chirayta in substance is 20 grains; of Infusum Chirayta, half to 1 ounce; of Tinctura Chirayta, a drachm, two or three times a day. 1007 R Infusi Chiraytas, Sviij. Sodas Carbon. 3j. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. vel iij. ter die. In Dyspepsia, with Acidity of the Stomach.—Dr. R. Reece. 1008 R Infusi Chirettas, f Sj. Liq. Ammonias, m_x. Tinct. Aurantii, 5ij. Fiat haustus mane meridieque sumendus. In Dyspepsia, with Acid Eructations.—Dr. Neligan. 1009 R Tinct. Chiraytas, Sss. Inf. Cinchonas spissati, Sij. Inf. Cascarillas, gviss. Syrupi Aurantii, Svj. Fiat mistura cujus capiat cochlearia ampla duo ter in die. In Convalescence from Acute Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 128 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1010 R Extracti Chiraytas, Sij. Soda? Carbon. Exsic. 3j. Zingiberis pulv. gr. xv. Misce, et divide in pil. xxxvj. Capiat duas bis die. In Indigestion with Acidity, or from Intemperance.—Dr. R. Reece. CHLORINIUM. CALX CHLORINATA. LIQ. SODjE CHLORINATE. Chlorine ; and Chlorinated Lime, and Soda. Chlorine and also Chloride of Lime, and Chlorinated Soda, which owe their properties to it, are antiseptic and deodorizing; their solutions are sometimes administered as a stimulant and antiputrescent in typhus fever, epidemic dysentery, malignant scarlatina, chronic diseases of the liver; and the latter in some chronic affections of the mucous mem- branes. Externally, largely diluted, these solutions are applied as lotions to foul and indolent ulcers, and in some cutaneous diseases ; also as gargles in putrid sore throat; as mouth-washes, in foetid breath from decayed teeth or ulcerated mouth; and in local baths, in hepatitis, &c. Dose of Liquor Chlorinii, 30 minims to 2 drachms, freely diluted; Liquor Soda Chlorinata, 20 to 30 minims ; Calx Chlorinata, from half a grain to 3 or 4 grains. Most vegetable infusions convert Liq. Chlo- rinii into Muriatic Acid: it should therefore be given in water, or not mixed with other ingredients long before taking. • For disinfecting sick rooms, and the clothes, &c, of the patient, and deodorizing discharges, Chloride of Lime is generally used, one part being mixed with 30 or 40 of water. Or the same proportion of water to Liquor Sodse Chlorinatse. The latter is preferable as an internal remedy. 1011 R Liq. Chlorinii, f Sss. Aquas puras, f Siss. Syrupi Papaveris, f Sss. Fiat haustus, sexta quaque hora sumendus. Dr. Copland. 1012 R Solut. Chlorinii (Midd. Hosp.), Sij. Aquas puras, Oj. Misce: sumat cochl. j. ad ij. frequenter in die, pro ratione astatis. In Scarlatina.—Dr. Watson. 1013 R Liq. Sodas Chlorinata?, f Svj. Potassas Bicarbon. 3iij. Sodas Potassio-tartr. Svj. Spir. Ammon. Arom. f 3iv. Aquas puras, f Sx. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat partem sextam bis die. H.J. 1014 R Liq. Sodas Chlorinata?, f Siiss. Infusi Serpentarias, f Svj. Syrupi Aurantii, f jiss. Misce: fiat mistura. Capiat cochl. ampla duo quartis horis. In the Advanced Stage of Typhoid Fevers.—Dr. Neligan. 1015 R Liq. Sodas Chlorinatas, Sss. Aquas puras, Siv. Misce. To be taken by spoonfuls during the day, in the intermission. In Intermittent Fevers.—Gouzee. 1016 R, Calcis Chlorinata?, gr. iv. Aqua? puras, Sx. Tere simul, cola, et adde Syrupi, Sij. Fiat haustus. In Putrid and Scarlet Fever. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 129 1017 R Calcis Chlorinates, Sss. Opii pulveris, gr. x. Misce; fiant pil. x. Capiat unam ter die. In Gangrene of the Lungs.—Dr. Dunglison. 1018 R Calcis Chlorinatas, gr. viij. ad xvj. Pulv. Tragac. comp. Siss. Syrupi, q. s. Fiant pilulas xxiv. Capiat ij. bis die. Dr. Copland. 1019 R Calcis Chlorinata*, 3j. Opii pulveris, gr. iij. Mucil. Acacias, q. s., ut fiant pil. xviij. One every two or three hours, gradually increasing the dose until 10 or 12 are taken daily. In Gonorrhaa.—Graefe. 1020 R Calcis Chloridi, gr. x. Aqua? pura?, f Siiiss. Tinct. Calumbas, f Sij. Syrupi, f Sss. Misce. A tablespoonful to be given every hour. In Typhus Fever.—Dr. Reid. 1021 R Decocti Avenas, f Sxij. Calcis Chlorinatas, 3ss. Sodii Chloridi, Sj. Fiat enema. Dr. Reid. 1022 R Calcis Chlorinatas, Sij. Aquas destillatas, Sxj. Solve, cola, dein adde Mellis Bosas, Sj. Fiant liquor quo gingivas saspe gargarizet. In excessive Salivation.—Dr. Neligan. 1023 R Infusi Cinchonas, f Siij. Liq. Soda? Chlorinatas, f Sj. Fiat collutorium. In Cancrum Oris.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 1024 R Liq. Chlorinii, Sss. Aqua?, Siv. Syrupi, Sss. Q. Tragacanthas, 3ss. Fiat gargarisma. Ratier. 1025 R Calcis Chlorinatas, Sj- Aquas, Oiiss. Tere simul, cola, et adde Acidi Hydrocyanici, Sj. Fiat lotio. For Itch.—Derheims. 1026 R Calcis Chlorinatas, Sj. Boracis pulv. Sj- Adipis, Sj. Fiat unguentum. For Chilblains.—Trusen. Chloroformyl. Chloroform. See JEtherea. CHONDRUS CRISPUS. Carrageen. Irish or Pearl Moss (Chondrus Crispus, Fucus Crispus) is nutritive and demulcent; and is rather an article of diet than of medicine. It is given in catarrhal diseases, haemoptysis, irritations of the bladder and kidneys, diarrhoea, dysentery, &c. It should be washed in water before boiling it: the decoction may be taken almost ad libitum. 130 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1027 R Chondri Crispi, Sij. Lactis recentis, Oj. Coque ad consistentiam gelatinosam, et adde Sacchari albi, Sj- Amygd. Amarar. No. 2. Misce. The whole to be taken in the day. In Consumptive Diseases.—Radius. 1028 R Chondri electi, Sss. Aquas, q. s. Coque ad Svj., cola, et adde Sodas Phosphatis, Siss. Syr. Opii (vel Papaveris), 3ij- Misce: capiat cochl. amplum secunda quaque hora. In Hamoptysis.—Clarus. 1029 R Chondri electi, Siss. Aquas, Sxij. Coque ad Svss., cela, et adde Syrupi, Rubi Idasi, Siss. Aquas Amygd. am cone. TTLxx. Misce. The whole to be taken in the course of a day. Von Graefe. CINCHONA. Peruvian Bark is obtained from several species of Cinchona. The kinds principally used are the yellow, the pale, and the red. The first is the most powerful; the pale is used where a lighter tonic is required; the red is now seldom employed. All of them are tonic and antiperiodic'; and are used in intermittent fevers (after due evacuations, and during the intermissions), and in diseases of debility unattended with local inflammation, especially of the stomach or bowels; in acute rheumatism after depletions; in the advanced stage of malignant fevers and exan- themata ; in scrofula; amenorrhcea; and in painful neuralgic affections recurring at stated intervals. The dose of Pulvis Cinchona is from 5 grains to 2 drachms, according to the purpose intended, and the ability of the patient's stomach to bear it. As a general tonic it is usual to begin with a few grains, and in- crease the dose, as may be practicable or necessary, to 15, 20, or 30 grains. In intermittents the medium dose is a drachm, more or less frequently, during the intermission. In acute rheumatism Dr. D. Davis has successfully given, after bleeding, &c, from 20 to 30 grains, three or four times a day. The two principal alkaloids on which the virtues of Peruvian Bark depend, Quina and Cinchonia, are used as substitutes for the bark itself. Quina and its salts will be noticed elsewhere—see Quina. The follow- ing are the officinal preparations of Bark, with their doses: Decodum Cinchona:, 1 to 3 ounces. Extractum-------, 5 to 20 grains. ---------Calisayacum, 1 to 4 grains. Infusum Cinchona:, ■ cum V 1 to 3 ounces. Calce, et Magnesia Infusum Cinch. Spissatum, 10 to 20 minims. Syrupus Cinchona: Concent. 3 ounce. ----------------Vinosus, 1 ounce. Tinctura: Cinchona:, 1 to 3 drachms. ----------------Am. 5 dr. to 1 drachm. ----------------comp. 1 to 3 drachms. Vinum Cinchona:, 1 ounce. ----------------et Valeriana:, 1 oz. every 8 hours. Cinchoninm Disulphas, &c, 3 to 5 grains. ---------Syrupus, a spoonful. ---------Tinctura, a drachm. 1 ■ Vinum, a wineglassful. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 131 The following are for outward use: Ceratum Cinchona; Cataplasma Anliseplicum; Pulvis Cinchona cum Myrrhd ; Unguentum Cinchona. 1030 R Cinchona? pulv. Svj.—xij. Pulv. Cinnamomi comp. 9ij.—iv. Misce, et div. in partes xij. asq. Sumat j. quarta quaque hora ad quartam vicem ante imminentem paroxysmum. In Agues, during the Intermission.—Dr. A. Frampton. 1031 R Cinchonas pulv. 9j. Cascarillas pulv. 9ss. Fiat pulvis. In Weakness of the Stomach.—Dr. Pearson. 1032 R Cinchonas pulv. Sss. Magnesias Sulphat. 5vj. Tere simul in pulverem et div. in quatuor partes asquales, e quibus sumatur pars una alternis horis, inter paroxysmos. [When the fit is mitigated, give the bark alone to complete the cure.] In Intermittens, when purgatives can be borne.—Dr. Cleghorn. 1033 R Cinchonas flavas p. Sj. Antim. Potass-tart. gr. ij. Opii pulv. gr. j. Misce, et div. in pulv. iv. Detur unus secunda quaque hora. In the Malignant Intermittens of Italy.—Brera. 1034 R Cinchonas fl. pulveris, Potas. Bitartratis, ana Sj. Pulv. Caryophylli, Sss. Fiat pulv. Sit pro dosi drachma cum semisse tertiis horis. Petrie. 1035 R Cinchonas pulv. Sss. Serpentarias, Sj. Soda? Bicarb. 3ij. Misce et fiant pulv. iv. Sumat unum secundis vel tertiis horis, inter paroxysmos. In Obstinate Intermittens.—Ellis. [Many other combinations of bark might be given, containing from Sss. to Sj. of bark with 1-12 of camphor, 1-6 or 1-8 of ginger or of cinnamon, £ of valerian, &c] 1036 R Cinchonas pulv. Sj. Syrupi Aurantii, q. s. Fiat electuarium. A teaspoonful to be taken every hour, drinking after it a spoonful of wine. In Intermittenls.—Tode. 1037 R Cinchonas pulveris, Anthemidis pulv. ana Sj. Zingiberis pulv. 3ij. Misce: fiat electuarium cum syrupo: sumat Sj- ter die. In Convalescence from Acute Diseases.—Sir G. Blane. 1038 R Cinchona? flavas p. Svj. Ammonias Mur. Sij. Cinnamomi pulv. Sj. Syr. cort. Aurantii, Siij. Fiat electuarium. A large teaspoonful four times a day. In Intermittens and Nervous Diseases.—Vogt. 1039 R Cinchona? flavas p. Sj- Ferri Carbon. 3ss. Syr. Zingiberis, q. s. Fiat electuarium. Dosis, drachma una bis terve die. Dr. Barclay. 1010 R Decocti Cinchonas, f Sx. Acidi Sulphurici dil. Tn_y. Syr. Aurantii, Tinct. Cardam. comp. ana f Sj. Fiat haustus, quartis horis vel sextis horis repetendus. Tonic—Mr. Brande. 132 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1041 R Decocti Cinchona?, fSx. Conf. Aromaticas, 9j. Tinct. Cinchonas comp. f Sj- Fiat haustus quarta quaque hora sumendus. Tonic and Cordial.—Dr. Heberden. 1042 R Infusi Cinchonas, Infusi Rosas, ana Siv. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. iij. ampla ter indies. In Convalescence.—Dr. Joy. 1043 R Decocti Cinch, pal. fervent. Sviij. Serpentarias rad. cont. 3ij- Stent per horam, et colaturas admisce. Spirit. Cinnamomi, ftSj- Acidi Sulphur, dil. f Siss. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. ij. sexta quaque hora. Dr. Pringle. 1044 R Infusi Cinchonas, Svij. Acidi Muriatici dil. 3j. Tinct. Capsici, 3ss. Tinct. Serpentarias, 3hj. Syr. Papaveris, Siiss. Fiat mistura. Capiat cochl. ij. vel iij. ampla 4tis horis. Dr. Copland. 1045 R Extr. Cinchonas, gr. v. Solve in Decocti Cinchonas, f Siss., et adde Syrupi Aurantii, Tinct. Cinchonas comp. ana f Sss. Misce: fiat haustus, bis vel ter die sumendus. Mr. Brande. 1046 R Decocti Cinchonas, Svij. Liquor. Ammon. acet. 5ij- Sp. jEtheris Nitr. Sj. Fiat haustus, quartis horis repetendus. In Erysipelas of the Aged and Debilitated.—Dr. G. Gregory. 1047 R Decocti Cinchonas, f Sxij. Tinct. Cinchonas, f Sj. Acidi Nitrici dil. TtUx. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Fiat haustus. In Typhus Fever, Sec—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 1048 R Decocti Cinchonas, Siiss. Inf. Gentian.T comp. Sj. Tinct. Cascarillas, 5ij. Liq. Potassas Carb. Sij- Fiat mistura de qua sumantur cochl. duo ampla bis de die. Dr. Pearson. 1049 R Decocti Cinchonas, f Sviiss. Ammon. Sesquicarb. 5ss. Syr. Zingiberis, f Sss. Misce: dosis, pars sexta bis vel ter die. Dr. Druitt. 1050 R Decocti Cinchonas, Sij. Tinct. Guaiaci Ammon. Syrupi Croci, ana 3j- Fiat haustus sexta vel octava hora sumendus. In Chronic Rheumatism.—Dr. Hugh Smith. 1051 R Cinchona? pulveris, Rhei pulveris, ana Sss. Magnesias Carbon. 9j. Confect. Aromat. 3ss. Aqua? Cinnam. Siss. Fiat haustus bis die sumendus. In Diabetes.—Dr. Copland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 133 1052 R Cinchonas rubras (vel flavas), Sss. Confect. Opii, 3j. Succi Limonis, f 3ij. Vim Oporto, f Siv. Misce : tertia pars tertia quaque hora sumendus. In Intermittfkts.—Dr. Wood. 1053 R Decocti Cinchona?, Sxj. Extr. Sarsas, 3j. Potassa? Iodidi, gr. iij. Liq. Potassas, Tn_xv. Fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In Rheumatic Gout, in cachectic subjects.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 1054 R Decocti Cinchonas, Infusi Rosa? comp. ana Siiiss. Mellis Rosas, f Sj. Tincturas Myrrhas, Sij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, 1R.X. Fiat gargarisma. Mr. Brande. 1055 R Extracti Cinchonas, 5U- Aqua? puras, Siv. Olei Olivas, Sss. Tinct. Opii, gutt. xij. Fiat enema. In Agues (when the stomach will not bear bark).—Dr. Lind. 1056 R Pulv. Cinchonas, Siij.—vj. Decocti Avena?, Oss. Fiat enema. Dr. R. Reece. 1057 R Medullas Ossium, Svj. Ol. Amygdalas dulc. Sij. Pulv. Cinchonas rubras, Sj. Fiat unguentum. In Porrigo Decalvans.—Biett. CINNAMOMUM. Cinnamon, the bark of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Nat. Ord. Lauracea) is a grateful aromatic stimulant. Besides being cordial and carmina- tive it possesses a degree of astringency. It is prescribed in atonic dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhoea, and vomiting; but more frequently as an adjunct to bitters, purgatives, and to vegetable and metallic astrin- gents, than alone. The dose of Cinnamon is from 5 to 20 grains ; of Aqua Cinnamomi, half an ounce to 1£ ; Confedio Aromatica, 10 to 40 grains ; Pulvis Cinna- momi compositus (P. Aromaticus, E. and D.), 5 to 20 grains; Tinctura Cinnamomi, and Tind. Cin. composita, 1 or 2 drachms. [Cassia, the bark of Cinnamomum Cassia, is used for the same pur- poses, in the same forms, and in similar doses.] 1058 R Aquas Cinnamomi, Sij. Aquas flor. Aurantii, Sj. Sacchari albi, 3ij. Misce. A teaspoonful every hour. In the Vomiting of Infants, without Inflammation.—Wendt. 1059 R Pulv. Cinnamomi comp. 3j. Aquas Menthas viridis, Sviiss, Sp. Lavand. comp. Siij. Sacchari purif. Sij- Misce : sumat Siss. ter quaterve in die. Dr. Cdrrie. 12 134 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1060 R Tinct. Cinnamomi, Siss. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sviij. jEtheris Acetici, 5iss. Syr. Papaveris, Sss. A spoonful every quarter or half hour. In Hemorrhage and Fainting, in Parturition.—Schneider. 1061 R Confect. Aromaticas, 9j. Mist. Camphoras, Sss. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sj. Fiat haustus. Dr. Pearson. 1062 R Mist. Cretas, Sv. Conf. Aromaticas, Sj. Liq. Ammonias carb. Sj. Tinct. Opii, Ulxx. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. ij. p. r. n. In Simple Diarrhaa.—Dr. Ainslie. 1063 R Confect. Aromaticas, gr. xv. Liq. Calcis, Sxj. Magnesias Carbon, gr. vj. Tinct. Lupuli, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, ter in die repetendus. In Chronic Dysentery.—Dr. G. Gregory, 1064 R Spir. Vini Gallici, Aquas Cinnamomi, sing. Siv. Vitel. Ovorum, No. ij. Olei Cinnamomi, Tn_v. Misce: dosis Sss. frequenter repetendus. Mr. Brande. [This only differs from Mistura Spiritus Vini (L.) in containing more oil of Cinnamon.] CITRUS. For Citrus Aurantium and C. Bigaradia, see Aurantium. Citrus Bergamia. The essential oil of the rind of the fruit, is used under the name of Essence of Bergamot, on account of its pleasant odor, in ointments, liniments, &c. Citrus Limonum yields Lemons. Lemon Juice is treated of under Aci- dum Citricum. Lemon Peel is aromatic, stimulant, and stomachic. It yields an essential oil which is carminative and stimulant, but seldom used except for its pleasant odor. Tinctura Limonis is used to flavor mix- tures, syrups, &c. Lemon peel is an ingredient in Infusum Aurantii comp., and Inf. Gentianse comp. 1065 R Cort. recent. Limonum, No. j. ad ij. Aquas frigidas, Oij. Macera per horas vj., et cola. As a diluting drink for Invalids.—Mr. Brande. 1066 R Sem. Limonum, Sij. Aquas, fbij. Fiat emulsio, et adde Sacchari albi, Sij. M. Half a cupful every two hours. In Hysteria.—Von Hildebrand. COCCULUS INDICUS. The fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, E. [Cocculus Suberosus, D.] It is poisonous, producing tetanic convulsions, and coma. It is only used medicinally as an external application, in the form of Unguentum Coc- THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 135 cidi, in some diseases of the scalp, and to destroy vermin. It contains Picroloxia, which is also used in the form of ointments in the same cases. COCCUS. Cochineal. Cochineal is an hemipterous insect which feeds on a species of Cactus (Opuntia Cochinillifera): it is chiefly used as a coloring ingredient; but has been supposed to possess anodyne and antispasmodic properties. It has been principally given in Hooping Cough, in doses of a few grains; Tinctura Cocci, 30 drops to 2 drachms. 1067 R Cocci pulv. 3j. Potas. Carbonatis, Sj. Aquas ferventis, Sviij. Tere simul, et cola. A teaspoonful three times a day, for children. In Hooping Cough.—Dr. Allnatt. 1068 R Cocci pulveris, 3ss. Potassas Carbon. 3j. Aquas, f Siv. Tere simul, et adde Sacchari albi, q. p. Dose, a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful, according to the age. In Coughs.—Dr. Lobb. (1765.) 1069 R Cocci pulv. 9ss. Sodas Bicarb. 3ss. P. Belladonnas rad. gr. iiss. Sacchari purif. Sj. Misce : et div. in pulv. xv. Sumat j. quotidie. [Gr. l-6th of belladonna in each.] In Hooping Cough.—M. Viricel. COCHLEARIA. For Cochlearia Armoracia, Horse-radish, see Armoracia. Cochlearia officinalis, Scurvy Grass, is regarded as antiscorbutic and diuretic, but is not often prescribed. Spiritus Cochlearia is sometimes used in washes for the mouth and gums. Dose of Succus Cochlearia, half an ounce to 2 ounces; Spiritus Cochle- aria, half a drachm to 1 drachm ; Syrupus, half an ounce to 1 ounce. 1070 R Aquas Sambuci fl. Svj. Spir. Cochlearise, Sss. Succi Limon. recent., Syr. Rhceados, ana Sij. Misce. Two spoonfuls every three hours. In Scorbutic Complaints.—Vogel. 1071 R Spirit. Cochlearias, Siiss. Succi Limonum, Mucil. Cydonii, Syrupi Mori, ana Sss. Fiat collutorium. In Scurvy of the Gums, Sec. CODEIA. One of the alkaloids obtained from opium. It is weaker than morphia, but its dose and effects are not satisfactorily determined. Syrupus Co- deia is used in hooping cough ; dose, a drachm. COFFEA. CAFFEINA. Coffee, and Caffeine. Coffee (the seeds of Coffea Arabica, Nat. Ord. Rubiacea), in its raw state, possesses febrifuge properties. It contains a peculiar principle, Caffeine or Theine, identical with that contained in tea, and which has 136 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. also been prescribed medicinally, more particularly for the relief of he- micrania. The dose of unroasted coffee is a scruple of the powdered berries every hour during the intermission of intermittent fevers. It is also given in the form of strong decoction; which is sometimes combined with lemon juice. [See No. 29, page 17.] The dose of Caffeine is a grain, repeated every hour or two. Roasted Coffeeis exhilarant and antisoporiflc ; and is used to counteract the effects of opium, alcohol, and other narcotic poisons. It is best prepared by percolation, with from 1 to 2 ounces of ground coffee to a pint of boiling water. It has also been found useful in hooping cough and asthma ; also to conceal the bitter taste of quinine ; and, in some measure, that of sulphate of magnesia. Dose of Infusum Coffea tosta, a cupful; Syrupus Coffea, an ounce; Syrupus Caffeina Citratis, half a drachm to a drachm ; Trochisci Caffeina, 1 frequently. 1072 R Coffeae (non tostas), Sj. Aquas, f Sxviij. Coque ad Svj. et cola. The whole to be given in three doses during the intermission. In Agues.—Dr. Grindel. 1073 R Coffeas tostas, Svj. Aquas ferventis, Oss. Fiat infusum. The whole to be taken during the day. In Albuminuria.—M. Honore. 1074 R Caffeines, gr. vij. Aquas destillatas, Siij. Acidi Hydrochlorici, gutt. ij. Syr. flor. Aurantii, Sss. Misce. A tablespoonful every hour or two, as required. In Hemicrania, Sec 1075 R Syrupi Caffeinas Citratis, Sj. Infusj Thasae Viridis, Sv. Misce. A tablespoonful every two hours before, and every hour during the attack. In Hemicrania or Periodic Headache.—M. Hannon. COLCHICUM. The seeds and bulb (cormus) of Colchicum Autumnale (Nat. Ord. Me- lanthacea) are irritant, diuretic, and purgative. Colchicum frequently exercises an almost specific power in relieving the paroxysm of gout; it is also given in acute and chronic rheumatism ; and by Mr. Haden and others its use has been extended to inflammatory affections generally. Its effects seem to be uncertain, and its use requires caution. Eigen- mann recommends Vinum Colchici in gonorrhoea, with Tinct. Opii, low diet, and warm baths. Dose of the powdered cormus, 2 to 8 grains; of the seeds, 2 to 5 grains. The following are the principal preparations, with their usual doses: Acetum Colchici, L. and E., 30 to 90 minims. Oxymel Colchici, 1 to 2 drachms. Extractum Colchici, J a grain to 2 grains. Extractum Colchici Aceticum, the same. Succus Colchici, from 5 minims to 10. Pulvis Colchici compositus (Haden), from 8 to 30 grains. Syrupus Colchici, E. 1817,1 to 2 drachms. Tinctura Colchici, | to 1 drachm. ---------------comp., 20 to 30 minims. Vinum Colchici, 15 minims to 1 drachm. -------------sem., U. S., 30 to 90 minims. In some cases as much as two drachms of the tincture or wine has been given. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 137 1076 R Pulv. Colchici, gr. iij. Potassas Sulphatis, gr. iv. Potassas Bicarbon. gr. iij. Tere simul ut fiat pulvis. In Rheumatism, Gout, and Inflammatory Affections.—Mr. Haden. 1077 R Pulv. Colchici, gr. i—ij. Pil. Hydrargyri, gr. ij. Pil. Galbani comp. gr. v. Extracti Opii, gr. ss. Fiant pilulas duae, bis, terve die sumendae. In Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. Copland. 1078 R Aceti Colchici, Sss. Magnes. Calc. 3iv. Syrupi Croci, Sss. Aquas Menthas Vir. Sv. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat quartam partem sextis horis. In Gout, Sec—Dr. Joy. 1079 R Aceti Colchici, f Sss. Potassas Acetatis, Sss. Aquae Fceniculi, fSvij. Spir. Juniperi .comp. f Sss. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. ampla ter die. Dr. Hooper. 1080 R Aceti Colchici, fSj.—ij. Magnesias, gr. xv.—xx. Magnesias Sulphatis, 3,j.—ij. Aquas Cinnamomi, f Six. Syrupi, f Sj. Fiat haustus. In the Paroxysm of Gout.—Sir Chas. Scudamore. 1081 R Oxymel. Colchici, fSj. Tinct. Camphora? comp. f Sj. Sp. jEtheris comp. f 3iij. Mist. Camphorae, f Syj. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. ij. p. r. n. In Spasmodic Asthma, and Chronic Dyspnaa.—Dr. R. Reece. 1082 R Extracti Colchici Acet. Sj. Pulv. rad. Althasas, q. s. Fiant pilulas xl. Sumat j. pro dosi. Sir C. Scudamore. 1083 R Extr. Colchici Acet. gr. ij. Pulv. Ipecac, comp. gr. v. Fiant pilulas duas, h. s. s. (St. Geo. Hosp.) 1084 R Extracti Colchici, gr.j. Extracti Coloc. comp. Pil. Hydrargyri, ana gr. ij. Fiat pil. bis die sumenda. In Acute Rheumatism.—Dr. G. Gregory. 1085 R Extr. Colchici Acet. gr. xij. « Pil. Hydrargyri, gr. xxx. Extr. Hyoscyami. gr. xviij. Misce: fiant pilulas xij. e quibus sumantur duas tertia quaque nocte. As a Cathartic in Gouty habits (followed by the draught No. 1086 next morning.)—Dr. Neligan. 1086 R Succi Colchici, Tn_x. Magnesia? Carb. gr. xij. Spir. Cinnamomi, f 3ss. Aquae Cinnamomi, f Siss. Fiat haustus, mane sumendus. [To be preceded by the above pills.] Dr. Neligan. 12* 138 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1087 R Tincturas Colchici, sem. Tincturas Gentianas, ana Siij- Misce. From 30 to 40 drops to be taken three times a day. In Chronic Rheumatism.—Blasius. 1088 R Vini Colchici, Tn_xx. Inf. Rhei, f Sx. Potassas Bicarb. 9j. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Sj. Fiat haustus h. s. s. Dr. Druitt. 1089 R Vini Colchici, Tn_xxx. Magnesias Carb. gr. xv. Aquas Cinnamomi, Aquas puras, ana f Sss. Fiat haustus, vespere sumendus. In the Paroxysm of Gout.—Mr. Brande. ' 1090 R Vini Colchici cormi, Rlxx. Potassa? Sulphatis, Siss. Soda? Bicarb. 9ij. Aquas Anethi, f Siss. Tinct. Calumbas, f Siss. Fiat haustus cum acidi tartarici granis quindecim in aquas, f Sss. solutis impetu effer- vescentias sumendus. Dr. Copland. 1091 R Magnes. Sulphatis, Siij. Magnes. Carbon. 3ij. Vini Colchici, f Siss. Syr. Rhceados, f Sss. Aqua? Menthas Pip. f Siv. Aquas destillatas, f Siss. Misce : sumat cochl. ij. larga bis die. In Hemorrhoids.—Dr. G. Gregory. 1092 R Vini Colchici, f Sss. Spir. jEtheris Nit. f Siij. Potassas Acetatis, Sij. Aquas, f Siij. Misce. A teaspoonful to be given every four hours. To promote the elimination of urea. In the Delirium of Scarlatina with deficient Urine.—Prof. Bennett. 1093 R Vini Colchici, f Sss. Magnesias Sulphatis, Siv. Aqua? Menthas, f Svj. Misce: sumat fSiss. ter die. (A pill of opium and antimony, at night.) In Acute Rheumatism.—Dr. Hughes. 1094 R Vini Colchici, f Sij. Solut. Magnes. Bicarb. (Murray's or Dinneford's) f Siss. Syrupi Croci, fSij. Mistura? Camphoras, f Sivss. Misce: sumat cochl. duo quarta quaque hora. Dr. Druitt. 1095 R Vini Colchici, f Sss. Tinct. Bhei et Aloes, f Sj. Spir. Myristicae, f Sss. Infusi Bhei, f Svj. Fiat mistura, de qua sumantur cochlearia ampla ij. tertiis vel quartis horis ad effectum. As a Cathartic, in Gouty and Rheumatic habits.—Dr. Neligan. 1096 R Vini Colchici, Tn_xxx. Magnesias sulph. Siss. Magnes. Carbon. 3j. Aquas Menthas Pip. f Sx. Fiat haustus. In Erysipelas.—Dr. Basham. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 139 1097 R Aqua Mentha- Pip. fSvij. Liq. Ammonia? acet. f 3ij. Vini Colchici, TT|.xv. Syrupi Mori, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus ter in die sumendus. In Chronic Rheumatism, with (Edema, Sec.—Dr. G. Gregory. 1098 R Vini sem. Colchici, f Sss. Potas. Iodidi, 5ij. Liq. Potassas, Sij. Tinct. Zingiberis, f Siss. Misce: sumat cochl. min. bis quotidie ex aqua tepida. (The pills No. 1099 to be taken occasionally.) 1099 R Extr. Coloc. comp. 9iss. Extr. Acet. Colchici, gr. x. Extr. Hyoscyami, Saponis Hispan. ana 3j. Fiant pil. xx. Sumat i. ij. vel iij. hora somni p. r. n. Mr. Hodgson. 1100 R Tinct. Colchici, Tinct. Camphoras, ana Sss. Fiat linimentum. In Rheumatism.—Dr. Laycock. 1101 R Linim. Saponis, f Sj. Vini Colchici sem. f Sss. Fiat embrocatio. Mr. Harvey. COLOCYNTHIS. Bitter Apple. Colocynth (the decorticated fruit of Cilrullus \_Cucumis~\ Colocynthis; Nat. Ord. Cucurbitacea) is a drastic purgative, in excessive doses producing violent irritation; but in moderate doses, in combination with other purgatives, it usually operates effectually, without in- convenience or danger. The dose of the powdered pulp is from 2 to 8 grains, mixed with gum or starch; but it is not often given in this form. Pilula (formerly Extractum) Colocynthidis composita, 4 to 12 or 15 grains; Pilula Colocynthidis et Hyoscyami,'^., 1 to 3 pills; Pilula Ca- thartica composita, U. S., 1 to 3 pills ; Pil. Colocynthidis comp. D., 10 to 15 grains. [We have retained the old name (Extractum Col. comp.) of the London preparation in many of the following prescriptions, as it is still best known by that term, and is distinguished thereby from the Pil. Col. comp. D.] Extractum Colocynthidis, 2 to 5 grs. Colocynth is administered in habitual constipation, alvine obstruction, as a revulsive in affections of the brain, and in the various cases in which an effective purgative is required. Small doses have been re- garded as diuretic and alterative ; but it is not much used with this intention. 1102 R Extracti Colocynthidis comp. Sj. Saponis duri, gr. x. Olei Menthas Pip. gutt. j. Fiant pilulas xij. Capiat ij. vel iij. pro re nata. In Costiveness.—Dr. Babington. 1103 R Extracti Coloc. comp. Extracti Gentianas, ana 5ss. Fiant pilulas xij. Dr. Hooper. 1104 R Pil. Coloc. comp. Sss. Pil. Aloes cum Myrrha, 3ij. Misce, et div. in pil. xvj. Sumat ij. p. r. n. In Habitual Constipation.—Dr. Joy. 140 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. no5 R Extr. Colocynth. comp. Pil. Galbani comp. ana Sss. Misce, et divide in pilulas xij. Sumat ij. bis die. In Dysmenorrhaa, Sec.—Dr. Ashwell. iiqb R Extr. Coloc. comp. Extr. Aloes Socotra?, ana Siss. Saponis Hispan. Sss. Olei Caryophyll. gutt. xv. Fiant pil. xxxviij. .Capiat tres hora somni pro re nata. Dr. Baillie. 1107 R. Extr. Coloc. comp. 9ij. Ipecacuanhas pulv. gr. vj. Saponis duri, 9ss. Extr. Hyoscyami, Sss. Fiant pil. xviij. Sumat ij. h. s. quotidie. Dr. Copland. 1108 R Extr. Colocynth. comp. 5j. Scammonii p. gr. xxiv. Sodas Carb. exsic. gr. xij. Olei Menthas Pip. gutt. iv. Misce, et div. in pil. xxiv. Capiat i. ij. vel iij. hora somni, p. r. n. As an occasional Aperient.—H. J. H09 R Extr. Coloc. comp. 3iv. Scammonii pulv. 9j. Extr. Rhei, gr. xij. Olei Cinnamomi, gutt. iv. Saponis duri, gr. vj. Misce, fiant pil. xxiv._ Two pills at bed-time, twice a week, or as may be required. Mr. Vance. HIO R Pil. Coloc. comp. 3ij. Extr. Hyoscyami, 3j. Misce, et divide in pilulas xij. Sumat unam vel duas pro re nata. Dr. Hamilton. 1111 R Extr. Coloc. comp. Conf. Scammonii, gr. iiiss. Sodae Carb. exsic. gr.j. Fiant pil. ij., omni nocte sumendas. H. J. H12 R Extr. Colocynth. comp. 9j. Extr. Opii, gr. j. 01. Cinnamomi, gutt. j. Fiant pil. iv.. statim deglutiendae. In Bilious Colic— Dr. E. G. Clark. H13 R Extr. Coloc. comp. Sss. Extr. Opii, gr.j. Misce, et div. in pil. vj. Sumatj. alt. horis ad effectum. In Ileus.—Dr. Joy. 1114 R Extr. Coloc. comp. Sj. Extr. Jalapas, 3ss. Sapon. duri, Sj. Olei Carui, "HLviij. Fiat massa, in pilulas xl. distribuenda. . In Costiveness, in bilious habits.—Dr. Frampton. 1115 R Extr. Coloc. comp. Sj- Pil. Rhei comp. 3ss Sodas Carb, exsic. gr. xij. Fiat massa in pil. xxiv. dividenda. Capiat i. ij. aut iij. hora somni p. r. n. As an occasional Purgative.—H. J. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 141 1116 R Extr. Colocynth. comp. Sj. Sulphur. Sublimati, 9ij. Potassas Sulphat. 9iv. Syrupi, q. s., ut fiant pil. quinquaginta. Dr. A. T. Thomson. 1117 R Extr. Coloc. comp. 9j. Pil. Bhei eomp. 3ss. . Ipecacuanhas p. gr. vj. Fiant pil. xij. Capiat unam vel plures hora somni p. r. n. Dr. Baron. 1118 R Extr. Coloc. comp. 9ij. Scammonii pulv. gr. xij. Saponis duri, gr. vj. Fiat massa, in pilulas xij. dividenda, e quibus sumatur una vel altera pro re nata ad alvum officii immemorem excitandam. Dr. Paris. 1119 R Extr. Coloc. comp. Sj. Pulv. Rhei, Pilula? Hydrargyri, ana Sss. Olei Carui, Ttlxij. Divide in pilulas xxiv. Duas vel tres pro dosi. Mr. Brande. 1120 R Extr. Coloc. comp. aiiss. Pil. Bhei comp. Pil. Hydrargyri, ana gr. xxiv. Sodas Carb. exsic. gr. xij. Misce, et div. in pil. xxiv. Sumat i. ij. vel iij. hora somni pro re nata. H. J. 1121 R Extr. Coloc. comp. gr. xvj. Pil. Hydrargyri, gr. vj. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. viij. Pulv. Capsici, gr. ij. Misce, et divide in pil. vj. Sumat unam vel duas hora somni p. r. n. Dr. Joy. 1122 1$, Extr. Coloc. comp. 3j. Extr. Jalapas, gr. vj. Pil. Hydrargyri, gr. viij. Olei Cassias, gutt. iij. Misce: fiant pil. x. Capiat i. ij. vel iij., h. s. p. r. n. In Indigestion, with Costiveness and deficient Bile.—Dr. Jas. Johnson. 1123 R. Extr. Coloc. comp. 9ij. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. xxiv. Olei Cinnamomi, gutt. vj. Fiat massa in pil. xxiv. dividenda, quarum sumat duas hora somni bis hebdomada. Mr. Vance. 1124 R. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. xij. Extr. Colocynth. comp. Sss. Olei Caryophylli, Tqviij. Fiant pil. viij. quarum sumantur duas vel tres pro dosi. As an Active Cathartic—Mr. Brande. 1125 R Extr. Colocynth. comp. Pil. Bhei compos, ana Sss. Calomelanos, gr. xij. Olei Carui, Ulv. Misce: fiat massa in pilulas xxiv. dividenda. Sumat j. add iij., h. s. In habitual Constipation, and at the commencement of Fevers.—Dr. Joy. 1126 R Pil. Colocynth. comp. Pil. Rhei comp. ana 3ss. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. iij. 01. Lavandula?, Tq.iv. Fiant pil. v., primo mane sumendas. A Stomachic Purgative.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 142 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1127 R Infusi Colocynthidis (ex Sss. pulpas), Siv. Spir. jEtheris comp. Sss. Syrupi Aurantii, Sss. Misce. A tablespoonful every two hours. In Atonic Dropsy.—Wendt. 1128 R Tinct. Colocynthidis, Tinct. Nucis Vomicae, ana Sij. Tinct. Pyrethri, Sss. Misce. Forty drops three times a day in infusion of arnica. In Paralysis of the Lower Limbs.—Vogt. 1129 R Tinct. Colocynthidis (Prus. ph.), Rtxx. Inf. Senna? cum Tamarindis, f Sij. Tinct. Cardam. comp. f Sss. Fiat haustus, bis quotidie sumendus. In Dropsical cases.—Dr. Neligan. CONIUM. Hemlock. Hemlock (Conium Maculatum ; Nat. Ord. Umbellifera) is a powerful narcotic poison. In medicinal doses it is given as an anodyne, sedative, antispasmodic, and deobstruent; in scirrhous and cancerous diseases (as a palliative); in scrofulous and other unhealthy ulceration; in goitre ; in pulmonary irritation, and hooping cough ; in neuralgia ; chronic rheumatism ; skin diseases; enlarged viscera, &c. Dose of Fol. Conii exsic, from 2 or 3 grains, gradually increased till slight nausea or giddiness is produced ; Fructus Conii, from one-third of a grain gradually increased to 3 grains in the day; Extractum Conii, from 2 or 3 grains, carefully increased as above ; Pilula Conii composita, 3 to 5 grains, twice or thrice a day; Tinctura Conii, from 20 to 40 minims; Succus Conii (5 parts juice to 1 spirit), from 15 to 60 minims. Unguen- tum Conii and Emplastrum Conii are anodyne and resolvent. Conia is the active principle. 1130 R Fol. Conii exsic, Sj. Conf. Rosas, q. s. Fiat massa in pilulas xx. asquales dividenda. Dosis, a pilula una ad duas aut plures bis quotidie. In Consumption, Chronic Rheumatism, Lepra, Sec—Dr. Withering. 1131 R Extracti Conii, $j. Pulv. fol. Conii, q. s. Fiant pilulas singulis grana duo pendentibus. Initio sumat asger pilulam unam pro dosi, mane et nocte; postea sumat duas, dein tres vel quatuor, et denique augeatur dosis quantum possit. In Scirrhous, Cancerous, and Scrofulous Affections.—Stoerck. 1132 R Extracti Conii, Pulv. Ipecacuanhas comp. ana Sj. Misce, et divide in pilulas triginta, quarum sumantur duas hora. decubitus. To quiet Cough and Bronchial Irritation.—Mr. Brande. 1133 R Extracti Conii, gr. xxxij. Ipecacuanhas pulv. gr. iv. Morphia? Muriatis, gr.j. Fiant pilula? viij. Sumat unam hora somni. In Consumptive Cough.—Dr. Jno. Hutchinson. 1134 R Extracti Conii, Sss. Scillas pulv. 3ss. . / Ipecac, pulv. gr. v. \ Misce: fiant pilulas x. Sumat unam bis terve die. i In Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. G. Gregory. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 143 1135 R Extracti Conii (in vacuo prasp.), Sj. Hydrargyri Chloridi, gr. viij. Antim. Potassio-tartr. gr. iss. Camphora? pulv. 5ss. Fiant pil. xxiv. In Spasmodic Dysuria.—Mr. Allard. 1136 R Extract! Conii, Sj. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. vj. Misce : fiant pilulas xij. Dosis j. ad ij. bis vel ter die. Mr. Pearson. 1137 R Extracti Conii, Extracti Hyoscyami, ana gr. v. Misturas Acaciae, fSij. Tere simul donee quam optime misceantur, et deinde adde Liq. Ammonias Acetatis, Aquas puras, ana f Sss. Syrupi Rhosados, f Sj. Fiat haustus, quarta quaque hora sumendus. In Pulmonary Irritation.—Dr. Paris. 1138 R Extracti Conii, gr. v. Mist. Amygdalas, fSxiv. Syrupi Papaveris, f Sij. Misce : sumat cochleare unum medium bis vel ter die. To quiet common or Spasmodic Cough.—Mr. Brande. 1139 R Extracti Conii, gr. iij. Magnes. Sulphat. 3ss. Aquas Carui, f Sx. Syr. Tolutani, f Sj. Misce: fiat haustus ter die sumendus. In Hooping Cough.—Dr. G. Gregory. 1140 R Extracti Conii, gr. xij. Aluminis pulv. gr. xxv. Aqua? Anethi, f Siij. Syrupi Rhosados, f sij. Fiat mistura: capiat cochleare medium sexta quaque hora. [For a child two or three years old.] In the second stage of Hooping Cough.—Dr. G. Bird. 1141 R Extracti Conii, Sss. Sodae Carbonatis, Sss. ad Sj. Decocti Glycyrrhiza, f Svss. Spir. Pimentas, f Siij. Misce: dosis Sss. ad Sj., ter quaterve quotidie. In Cancerous Diseases, Sec—Dr. Copland. 1142 R Succi Conii, f Sss. Misturas Camphoras, f Sviiss. Misce: sumat Sss. quarta quaque hora. [The dose to be carefully increased until some constitutional effects are produced.] In Rheumatic Pains, Facial Neuralgia, Sec.—Dr. Neligan. 1143 R Infusi Cinchonas, f Svj. Liquor. Calcis, f Sixss. Tinct. Lupulinas, Succi Conii, ana f Sij- Misce. A wineglassful three times a day. In Chronic Eczema of the aged.—Dr. Neligan. 1144 R Extracti Conii, Sj. Aquas, ad gradum 120° calefactas, Oss. Tinctura? Conii, f Sj. Fiat solutio, cujus vapor calidus haurietur in pulmonis, infundibuli ope, per hora? circiter partem decimam, ter quotidie. In Irritable Coughs.—Dr. Paris. 144 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1145 R Conias, granum, Spir. rectificati, Tflx. Aquas, f Sss. Inhaletur vapor (caloris ope) ex vase idoneo. (Hosp. for Consumption.) 1146 R Conise, gr. iij. Aqua? destillatas, Sv. Spirit, rectificati, 3ij. Fiat collyrium. In Scrofulous Photophobia.—Dr. Fronmuller. 1147 R Extracti Conii, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Siij. Tere simul, et macera per horam, dein cola, ut fiat lotio. Dr. Druitt. 1148 R Fol. Conii exsic. Sj. Aquas, Ibiiss. Decoque ad ftij. et cola. Sit pro fomentatione. In Scrofulous Ulceration, Cancer, Sec.—Dr. Joy. 1149 R Coniae, gr. iij. Adipis, Siv. Fiat unguentum. [As a substitute for Unguentum Conii.] Confectio Aromatica. See Cinnamomum. Contrayerva. See Dorstenia Contrayerva. COPAIBA. Balsam of Copaiva. Copaiva, a resinous juice from incisions in the stem of Copaifera Multijuga and other species (Nat. Ord. Leguminosa), is diuretic, and a stimulant of the mucous membranes generally. In large doses it is laxative. It is prescribed in diseases of the urinary organs, especially gonorrhoea ; also in chronic affections of the chest, and in hemorrhoids. Externally, it is applied to chilblains, and to indolent ulcers. Dose, 10 to 60 drops or minims, three times a day. It may be taken floating on any aromatic water; or on plain water, to which a little of any aromatic bitter tincture (as of orange-peel or gentian) is added after the balsam has been dropped on it. Or it may be formed into an emulsion, with mucilage, egg, or an alkaline solution. Dose of Oleum Copaiba, 15 to SO minims; Resina Copaiba, 10 to 30 grs.; Syrupus Copaiba, 2 to 8 drachms. 1150 R Copaibas, Sj. Mucilaginis Acacias, Sj. Aquas puras, Svj. Misce: fiat emulsio. Sumat Sj. bis die. In Incontinence of Urine, from excessive use of Soda.—Dr. Ure. 1151 R Copaiba?, Sp. Lavand. comp. ana f Sij. Misturas Acacia?, fSss. Syrupi, f Siij. Simul tere, dein paulatim affunde Aqua? puras, f Siv. A tablespoonful twice a day, or two spoonfuls in gonorrhoea. In Chronic Catarrh, Nephritic Affections, Sec.—Dr. Wood (U. S.) 1152 R Bals. Copaiba, Sss. Mucil. Acacias, Siv. Aquas puras, Sv. Aquas pimentas, Siij. Misce: fiat haustus. (St. Bart. Hosp.) 1153 R Copaiba-, Sp. jEtheris Nitrici, ana Sj. Misce. Fifteen drops four times a day, gradually increasing the dose. In Gonorrhaa.—Sir A. Cooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 145 1164 R Copaibas, Liq. Potassas, ana f3iij. / Mucil. Acacias, Sj. ■/ / > ' / Aquas Menthas pip. ad. fSvj. ~*~> »/r«/">-ij-—Siij. liesina Jalapm (E.), gr. iij.—xij. Mistura Jalapm, dose Siss. 1774 R Pulv. Jalapas, Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Aloes, ana Sj. Saponis, SU- Syrupi Zingiberis, q. s. Misce, ut fiat massa pil. Dosis, gr. xx.—xxx. Foy. 1776 R Pulv. Jalapas, Siij. Hydrarg. Chlor. Sj. Pulv. Zingiberis, Sij. Misce. Dosis a gr. iv. ad gr. xx. Dr. Copland. 19 218 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1776 R Pulv. Jalapas, gr. xij. Calomelanos, gr. iij. Potass. Sulphat. gr. vij. Misce: fiat pulvis, nocte sumendus. In disturbance of the action of the Liver.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 1777 R Pulv. Jalapas, gr. x. Pulv. Rhei, gr. v. Calomelanos, gr. iij. Pulv. Cinnam. Co. gr. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Strong Cathartic.—Dr. Joy. 1778 R Pulv. Jalapas, Sj. Pulv. Scammonii, 3j. Pulv. Ipecac. Sx. Misce: divide in pulv. granorum viij. In Mucous Discharges.—Dumas. 1779 R Pulv. Jalapas, 3j. Infusi Sennas, Sj. Tinct. Senna?, Syrupi Zingib. ana 5j. Misce, ut fiat haustus purgans. 1780 R Pulv. Jalapas, gr. ij. Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Cinnam. ana gr. j. Misce: fiat pulvis. Purgative for young children.—Mr. Savory. 1781 R Pulv. Jalapas, 3j. Potass. Bitart. Sss. Aquas Cinnam. Sxj. Syrupi Zingiberis, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus catharticus. Dr. Gregory. 1782 R Pulv. Jalapas, gr. xxv. Tinct. Senna? Co. 5'j. Aquas Menth. pip. 3x. Potass. Bitart. Sj. Syrupi Zingib. Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, omni mane sumendus. In Anasarca.—Dr. Gregory. 1783 R Pulv. Jalapas, Sss. Pulv. Ipecac, gr. v. Hydrarg. Chlor. gr. v. Pulv. Sacchari, gr. x. Misce: sumat, gr. ij.—v. hora quaque tertia ad effectum catharticum. For Infants.—Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. 1784 R Pulv. Jalapas Co. Sj. Calomelanos, gr. x. Mellis Rosas, q. s. Fiat Electuarium. Sumat cochleare minimum alternis auroris, horis duabus ante jentaculum. In Indigestion, and Morbid Conditions of the Liver. 1785 R Pulv. Jalapas, Potassse Bitart. Ferri Carbonatis, ana Sj. Pulv. Zingiberis, 5ss. Sacchari fascis, q. s. ut fiat electuarium. Dosis, Sss.—Sj. bis die. For Worms in Children.—Mr. Savory. 1786 R Pulv. Jalapas, Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Calumbas, Pulv. Zingiberis, Potassas Bitart., sing. Sj. Ferri Sulphatis, gr. x. Aquas Menth. pip. Sixss. Tinct. Senna? Co. Sss. Misce. Sumat cochlearia y. majora mane et meridie. In Congestion of the Spleen.—Mr. Twining. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 219 1787 R Extr. Jalapas, Pil. Rhei comp. ana 9j. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. xv. Extr. Conii, gr. v. Misce: divide in pil. xij. Sumat j. vel ij. pro dcsi. In Indigestion.—Dr. Gregory. 1788 R Resinas Jalapas, gr. v. Confect. Amygdalarum, gr. xxx. Simul terantur, hisque inter terendum adde Aquas destil. Siss. Misce: fiat haustus, illico sumendus. In simple Constipation.—Dr. Neligan. 1789 R Tinct. Jalap. Sij. Magnesias, 9ij. Aquas puras, Sij. Misce: sit haustus, omni mane sumendus. In Chlorosis.—Dr. Hamilton. 1790 R Tinct. Jalap. Svj. Aqua? Canella?, 3'j. Sacchari, Sj- Misce: fiat haustus, quamprimum sumendus. In Scarlatina.—Dr. Hamilton. 1791 R Tinct. Jalap. Sij. Aceti Scillas, 3j. Aquas Menthas, Sj. Misce : fiat haustus, ter in die sumendus. Cathartic and Diuretic.—Dr. Ellis. 1792 R Pulv. Jalap. Hydrarg. Sulphureti nigri, ana Sij. Pulv. Scammonii, Sj. Resinas Jalapas, Pulv. Scillas, ana Siss. Syrupi Rhamni, q. s. Misce, ut fiat electuarium. Dosis, Sss.—Sj. In Dropsy, or Lead Colic—Cadet. JUGLANS R.EGIA. The common Walnut Tree. The leaves of the common Walnut (Nat. Ord. Juglandacea) have been highly extolled by M. Negrier as a remedy in scrofulous affections. They are said to exert an alterative influence in the blood, to cause the disappearance of various chronic eruptions, and of other disorders traceable to a strumous cachexy. They have been especially recom- mended in scrofulous caries of the bones, in inflammation of the eyes, in chronic bronchitis, and in impetigo and eczema. An infusion, a decoction, and an extract, are the preparations chiefly employed. The juice of the unripe walnut shells is astringent. The Extractum Juglandis immatura is prepared from these. Extractum Juglandis (foliorum), dose, 3 grains three times a-day. Decoctum, or Infusum Juglandis, dose 1 to 2 ounces. The Decoctum Juglandis Corticum is sometimes employed as an astringent. 1793 R Extr. Juglandis, gr. vj. Syrupi simplicis, Sj. Misce. Dose for children, 2—3 desert-spoonfuls in the day; to adults, 1—2 ounces. In Scrofula.—M. Negrier. 1794 R Ext. Juglandis, 5)iv. Pulv. foliorum Juglandis, 5ss. Misce, et div. in pil. xxiv., quarum ij. bis in die capiat. M. Negrier. 220 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1795 R Ext. Juglandis (foliorum), Sj. Adipis, 3x. Olei Bergamotas, Tnjij. Misce: fiat unguentum. To be used as a friction in Scrofula.—M. Negrier. 1796 R Extr. cort. Juglandis, Sj- Aqu Mentha?, Sx. Misce : sumantur coch. magna tria, 4ta quaque hora. An active nauseating aperient for robust persons.—Dr. Druitt. 1883 R Magnes. Sulph. Sj. Antim. Potass. Tart., gr. ij. Aquas, Sviij. Misce: sumat unciam omni hora. In Asiatic Cholera.—Dr. Jephson, U. S. 1884 R Magnes. Sulph., Sss. Manna?, Sij. Infus. Sennas, Svj. Tinct. Sennas, Sij. Aquas Menthas vir. Sj. Aquae destil. Sij. Misce: fiat mistura. Sumat coch. iij. ampla omni mane, et repetatur post horas qua- tuor, si opus. Mr. Abernethy. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 233 1885 R Mannas, Sij. Magnes. Sulph. Sss. Infusi Sennas, Svj. Tinct. Senna?, Sij. Aquas Menth. pip. Sj. Mist. Camphoras, Sij. Misce: fiat mistura cujus sumat cochl. iij. vel iv. magna primo mane. Mr. Abernethy. 1886 R Magnes. Sulph. Mannas, ana Sj- Tamarindi pulpas, Sss. Decocti Hordei, Siij- Solve et adde. Antimon. Tartariz, gr.j. Fiat mistura, ex qua sum. coch. ij. magna donee alvus bis terve respondent. As a laxative in Remittent Fever.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 1887 R Magnesias Sulphatis, Siv. Acidi Sulph. dil. 3j- Ferri Sulphatis, gr. vj. Infusi Aurantii, Sxiss. Misce: sumat partem sextam bis die. In Anamia, Sec 1888 R Magnes. Sulph. Sij. Mannas, 3U- Emuls. Amygdalae, Siv. Misce: fiat mist, purgans pro infantibus. (A dessert-spoonful for a dose for a child from 1 to 2 years old.) Mr. Savory. 1889 R Magnesias Sulphatis, Sij. Syrupi Aurantii, Sij- Aqua? Carui, Svj. Misce: sumat Sij. omni hora, donee alvus respondent. Laxative for children of three years of age.—Dr. West. 1890 R Magnesias Sulphatis, 5j. Tinct. Rhei, Sij. Aqua? Carui, Svij. Misce. A teaspoonful every 6 hours. In simple Diarrhaa of Infants.—Dr. West. 1891 R Magnesia? Sulphatis, Sss. Tinct. Jalapas, Sj. Acidi Nitrici, Ttlij. r Aquas Menthas vir. Sij- Misce: fiat haustus. In disordered states of the Liver.—Dr. Ellis. MALVA. Mallow. The leaves of the common Mallow, Malva Sylvestris (Nat. Ord. Mal- vacea), contain a considerable quantity of mucilage, which they yield to water. Their decoction is sometimes employed for its demulcent and emollient properties. It is employed externally as a fomentation to wounds, tumors, and painful parts ; or given internally as a drink in bronchitis, or in irritation of the intestinal canal or urinary organs. Decoctum Malva Compositum, 1 to 3 ounces. 1892 R Decoct. Malvos Co. Svj. Syrupi Papaveris, Sij. Oxymellis Scillas, Sj. Misce: sumat quartam partem quum tussis urget. MANGANESII SALES. Salts of Manganese. The metal Manganese resembles iron. Its black binoxide is well known. This is employed by chemists in the preparation of oxygen and 20* 234 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. chlorine. It has been used medicinally in the treatment of some cuta- neous maladies, being applied in the form of ointment to the eruptions of scabies and herpes. The salts of Manganese are said to resemble those of iron in their tonic powers, but differ from them in being destitute of any astringent properties. They have also.been found by Ure, Gmelin, Hannon, and others, to exert a remarkable power in causing the secretion of bile, and to act in large doses as purgatives. The chief preparations of Manganese which have been used in medi- dine are as follows : Manganesii Binoxidum. Given internally in scabies and syphilis. Dose, 3 to 20 grains three times a day. Manganesii Carbonas. Also insoluble. Used in the same cases, and same doses. Manganesii Sulphas. Given as an alterative in cutaneous diseases, in doses of 5 to 10 grains. As a purge and cholagogue, in doses of 1 to 2 drachms. Manganesii Acetas. Dose, as an alterative, 5 to 10 grains. In the Manganesii et Ferri Sulphas, and Manganesii et Ferri Carbonas cum Saccharo, the properties of iron and manganese are obtained toge- ther. They may be given in anaemia, amenorrhcea, jaundice, &c, in doses of 5 grains to 1 scruple. The Chloride, Iodide, Malate, and Tartrate, are sometimes used in the form of pills, in scrofula, anaemia, and various skin diseases. Pilula Manganesii Carbonatis (Hannon), dose, 4 to 10 grains daily. Pilula Manganesii lodidi (Hannon), 1 pill daily, increasing. Pilula Manganesii Malatis (Hannon), 3, 5, or 6 daily. Pilula Manganesii Phosphatis, and Pilula Manganesii et Ferri Sulphatis, 8 to 30 grains daily. (Various syrups of the same salts are prescribed by M. Hannon. See Pocket Formulary.) 1893 R Manganesii Binoxidi, Sj. Sodii Chloridi, Siij. Misce bene, et adde Acidi Sulphurici, Sj. Aquas, $3. (The chlorine which is evolved from this mixture on the application of heat, forms a powerful local stimulant in'certain cases of cutaneous disease, and in chronic rheumatism. The gas should be carefully confined to the part by the proper apparatus.) Dr. Hooper. 1894 R Manganesii Carb. Extr. Cinchonas, ana Sj. Misce, et div. in pil. 30. Sumat j. bis die, ante jentaculum et prandium. In Chlorosis.—M. Hannon. 1895 R Manganesii et Ferri Carbonatis cum Saccharo, gr. iij. Extr. Sanguinis Bovini (prepared by drying and powdering the blood), gr. xv. Misce: fiat pulvis, ter die post cibum sumendus. In Anamia of Children.—Dr. S. T. Speer. 1896 R Manganesii Sulph. Soda? carb. ana Sj. Mellis, q. s. ut fiat massa in pilulas granorum iv. dividenda quar. j. pro dosi. In Anamic disorders.—M. Hannon. 1897 R Manganesii Sulph. Siv. Vini 8em. Colchici, Ulxxx. Aquae Rosas, Siv. Misce: fiat haustus. Purgative in Gouty or Rheumatic habits.—Dr. Neligan. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2o5 1898 R, Manganesii Sulph. 9j. Magnesias Sulph. Sij. Syrupi Zingiberis, Sj. Aquae, Siss. Misce: fiat haustus mane sumendus. In Gouty cases, to produce a copious discharge of bile.—Dr. Druitt. 1899 R Manganesii Sulph. Siv. Acidi Sulph. dil. TTlviij. Infusi Sennas Co. Sij. Misce : fiat haustus. In Dyspeptic affections and Bilious disorder.—Dr. Neligan. 1900 R Manganesii Phosph. Pulv. Cinchona?, ana Sss. Syrupi Catechu, q. s. Divide in pil. granorum iv. Sumat j. ter in die. MANNA. MANNITA. Manna and Mannite. Manna is the concrete juice of two species of Ornus (or Fraxinus), the 0. Europaa, and 0. rotundifolia, both natives of Southern Europe. They belong to the Nat. Ord. Oleinea. The variety called Flake Manna is the best. Manna has a sweetish and slightly bitter taste. It acts as a gentle laxative, though its operation sometimes causes flatulence. This purgative property is owing to a peculiar unfermentable sugar called Mannite, which it contains. This may be extracted from it by boiling alcohol, and will precipitate in white needles on cooling. It is a very agreeable cathartic. Both Manna and Mannite are well adapted for use in the affections of children, in obstinate constipation, and in the disorders of weakly women, as phlegmasia dolens, ascites, or low peri- tonitis. The dose of Manna for children is 1 to 4 drachms ; for adults, 1 to 2 ounces. Mannite is given by M. Solon in doses of 1 to 2 ounces, dis- solved in 2 to 4 ounces of hot aromatic water, and taken warm. 1901 R Mannae, Sj. Potassas Bitartratis, Sss. Seri Lactis, Svj. Misce : sumat semissem statim, et quod restat post horas duos. Dr. Joy. 1902 R Magnesias Sulph. Sj. Manna?, 3vj. Tinct. Sennas, Siss. Aquas ferventis, Sv. Misce: sumat quartam partem, vel semissem. Dr. Ainslie. 1903 R Saponis Venet. 9iv. Olei Amygd. dul. Siss. Solve, et adde Manna? purif. Sss. Potassas Supertart. Sij- Syrupi Althasas, Sj. Misce : fiat linctus emolliens. Brendell. 1904 R Mannas, Sj. Aquas Fceniculi, Siij- Spir. Ammon. Co. gtt. xx. Misce : sumat coch. j. larg. omni hora. In Infantile Catarrh.—Mr. Savory. 1905 R Mannas, Sss. Mucilag. Acacias, Sss. Syrupi Violas, Sij. Aquae Mentha?, Sj- Misce : fiat mistura. Sumat coch. j.—ij. min. tertia, q.q. hora. For infants in the early months.—Dr. Joy. 236 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1906 R Mannas, Svj. Syrupi Sennas, Siij. Olei Amygd. dulcis, Sij. Tere bene, et adde Aqua? Fceniculi, Sij. Sacch. albi, Siss. Fiat electuarium, cujus capiat infans Sj.—Sij- pro dosi. Aperient for young children.—Dr. Copland. 1907 R Mannitas, Sss. Aquas Menthas pip. Sss. Solve, ut fiat haustus. An excellent laxative for children.—Dr. Neligan. MARRUBIUM. Horehound. Marrubium vulgare (Nat. Ord. Labiata)\s a small herb common in Eng- land. In the fresh state it has a strong and peculiar aromatic odor. Both fresh and dry, it has a bitter taste. The plant also contains much mucilage. These constituents have been the cause of its extensive use as a popular demulcent tonic in simple coughs. It is also a general tonic laxative, and antispasmodic. The dose is from ^ a drachm to 1 drachm in powder. Extractum Marrubii (Port. Pharm.) Dose, 5 to 10 grains, as a febri- fuge. Infusum Marrubii, 1 to 2 ounces. 1908 R Extr. Marrubii, Extr. Graminis (couch grass), ana Sij. Decocti Taraxaci, Sx. Oxymellis Scillae, Syrupi Fceniculi, ana Sij. Misce: sumat coch. j. amplum subinde. In Pectoral complaints.—Augustin. 1909 R Marrubii herb, exsic. Sss. Aquas destil. fervent. Oss. Macera per horam, et cola, R Colaturas, Siss. Tinct. Camph. Co. Sj. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, gr. x. Misce: fiat haustus, ter in die sum. In Chronic Bronchitis with inordinate secretion.—Dr. Copland. MASTICHE. Mastich. This is an oleo-resin which exudes from the Pistacia Lentiscus, a tree which grows in the countries bordering the Mediterranean (Nat. Ord. Terebinthacea). It occurs in yellowish, semi-transparent, brittle tears, of a pleasant smell and taste. It is employed in the manufacture of varnish ; and used in medicine as a masticatory in toothache and other complaints, and as an ingredient in stimulating tinctures used in affec- tions of the mouth and gums. It is contained in Tinct. Ammonia Co. 1910 R Pulv. Mastiches, Pulv. Cretas, ana Sij. Pulv. Iridis rad. Sss. Olei Rosas, gtt. iij. Misce: fiat dentifricium. Phcebus. 1911 R Pulv. Mastiches, Pulv. Sandarachi, ana Sij- Pulv. Kino, gr. x. Pulv. Opii, gr. ij. Olei Rosmarini, gtt. viij. Spir. Armoracias, q. s. ut fiat pasta anti-odontalgica. To fill Decayed Teeth.—Gassicourt. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 237 MATICO. The leaves of Artanthe elongata, a Peruvian plant (Nat. Ord. Piperacea), which are large and strongly veined, and spongy on the under surface, are extensively used in their native country for the purpose of arresting local hemorrhages. The leaves are either applied whole, or dried and reduced to a coarse powder, and in that state pressed on to the bleeding part. Matico has been further recommended in this country as an as- tringent for internal use. Chemical analysis has shown that it contains an aromatic and bitter principle ; but nothing has been found which can give it a real astringent quality. Its reputation as a styptic may pro- bably be owing to the mechanical properties of the leaf and its powder, which may enable it to arrest hemorrhage in the same way as German tinder and other applications of the kind. (See Royle's Materia Medica.) Decoctum Matico (D.), and Infusum Matico (D.), dose, $ an ounce to 1$ ounces three times a day. Tinctura Matico (D.), \ drachm to 2 drachms. 1912 R Tinct. Matico, Svj. Inf. Kramerias, Svij. Syrupi Croci, Sij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat semiunciam tertiis vel quartis horis. In the Diarrhoea of Phthisis, Sec—Dr. Neligan. 1913 R Pulv. Matico, Siij. Pulv. Opii, gr. iij. Adipis, Sj. Misce : fiat unguentum. To Hemorrhoids.—Dr. Young. MATRECARIA. Corn Chamomile. The flowers of the Matrecaria Chamomilla, are smaller than those of the true Chamomile, which they much resemble (Nat. Ord. Composita). Like them, they possess a bitter taste, and aromatic odor, which is partly lost on drying. Matrecaria may be used as a demulcent tonic in the same manner as Anthemis. MEL. Honey. A sweet fluid, prepared by the Apis mellifica, or Honey Bee. It tends to concrete on keeping. It contains two kinds of sugar, one of which crystallizes, but the other does not. It is nutritious, demulcent, and laxative : but chiefly in use as a vehicle, as in Mel Boracis, Mel Rosa. It is employed in gargles, and given as a demulcent in coughs. Oxymel, which contains vinegar and honey, is employed as an expec- torant, and to form with water a cooling drink in febrile affections. The dose of Oxymel is 1 to 2 drachms. Hydromel, or honied water (1 part in 16), forms an agreeable refrige- rant and slightly laxative drink. Ceromel, a mixture of wax and honey, is applied to ulcers. 1914 R Mellis, Butyri recentis, ana Sij- Liqua leni calore. Sumat coch. subinde. Expectorant.—St. Marie. 1915 R Lichenis Islandici, Sij. Foliorum Hyssopi, Sss. Hydromellis, Ibij. Macera per dies 5, cola, et adde Sacchari. Siij. One or two spoonfuls occasionally in catarrh. Foy. 238 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. MELISSA. Balm. The Melissa officinalis, a small herb well known in gardens, has an agreeable lemon-like odor, and aromatic and bitter taste. It belongs to the Nat. Ord. Labiata. It is chiefly used in perfumery, but is some- times employed in medicine for its stimulant and carminative proper- ties, in the same manner as Thyme and Marjoram. Infusum Melissa (Plenck), dose, 1 to 1£ ounces. 1916 R Melissas officinalis exsic. Rad. Glycyrrhiza cont., ana Siiss. Sem. Anisi cont. Sem. Fceniculi cont. Sem. Coriandri cont. ana Sss. Aquas bullientis, Ibij. Infunde per horam, et cola. Dose Sj.—Sij. Dr. Copland. MENTHA. The Mints. Three kinds of Mint, all common and well-known plants, are employed in Medicine. They belong to theNat. Ord. Labiata, and are named M. piperita (Peppermint), M. viridis (Spearmint), and M. Pulegium (Penny- royal). All contain volatile oils, the odors of which, though some- what similar, are yet easily distinguished. That of Peppermint is peculiarly pungent. These oils are separated by distillation, and em- ployed in medicine for their carminative and stimulant properties, especially in dyspepsia, flatulence, and diarrhoea. They are likewise used to flavor more unpleasant medicines, and to correct the griping ac- tion of a purgative dose. The distilled waters of the mints contain only these volatile oils. The infusions, decoctions, and extracts contain also a bitter principle, which is found in these plants, and which imparts to them tonic properties. The dried plants are rarely used alone, except in cookery. Oleum Mentha viridis, piperita, or Pulegii, dose, 2 to 5 minims. Aqua Mentha viridis, piperita, and Pulegii, used as carminative vehi- cles. Spiritus Mentha viridis, piperita, and Pulegii (L.), dose, % to 2 drachms. Infusum Mentha viridis (D.), 1^ ounces every two hours to allay sick- ness, &c. 1917 R Spirit. Menthas pip. Sj. Aquas Menthas pip. Siv. Syrupi Althasas, Siij. Olei Cinnamomi, gtt. ij. Olei Menthas pip. gtt. iij. Misce. A spoonful every 2 hours, in convulsive hiccup. Alibert. 1918 R Aquas Menthas piperitse, Infusi Caryophylli, ana Siiiss. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sss. Spirit. Ammon. Arom. Syrupi Zingiberis, ana Siss. Misce: sumat cyathum vinarium bis in die post cibum. In Dyspepsia.—Dr. Latham. 1919 R Menthas viridis fol. rec. Siv. Sacchari purif. Sxij. Folia in mortario lapideo contunde, tunc, adjecto saccharo, iterum contunde, doneo corpus sit unum. Sj- pro dosi. Sprague. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 239 1920 R Fol. Mentha? vir. exsic. Had. Glycyrrhiza? concis. et contus., ana Sss. Sem. Anisi cont. Sem. Coriandri cont., ana Sj. Aquas ferventis. q. s. ut fiat colaturi infus. Oj. (Adde Magnes. et Sacch. album pro torminibus infantum, aut interdum Acid. Sulph. arom. Sj- pro nausea et vomitu.) Dr. Copland. MENYANTHES. Buckbean. Menyanlhes trifoliata (Nat. Ord. Gentianea) is an elegant aquatic plant, with ternate leaves, and common in England. The leaves are chiefly used, but all parts of the plant possess similar properties. Like Gen- tian and Centaury, which belong to the same natural order, Buckbean is tonic and astringent. In large doses it is cathartic. It is very bit- ter to the taste, and contains a tonic principle. The various prepara- tions may be used in scorbutus, scrofula, atonic debility, and costive conditions of the bowels. The powder of the leaves or root may be given in doses of 20 to 30 grains. Infusum Menyanthidis, dose, 1 to 2 ounces. Extractum Menyanthidis (Guibourt), 10 to 15 grains. 1921 R Extr. Menyanthidis, Extr. Valeriana?, ana 3ij. Saponis duri, Sss. Pulv, Rhei, Siss. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiant pilulas granorum duos. Sumat 10 ter in die. In costive conditions of the bowels.—Vogel. 1922 R Menyanthidis foliorum, Sss. Zingiberis rad. concisas, 3ij. Aquas ferventis, Oss. Macera in vase clauso per horas duas, et cola. (In doses of Sj.—Siss. united with Spir. jEth. Nit. Si.—Sij.) In Rheumatism, Arthritic affections, and Cachectic and Cutaneous diseases. Dr. Copland. 1923 R Extr. Menyanthidis, Sss. Aceti Scillas, Sij. Tincturas Assafoetidas, Sss. Misce. Dose, 30 drops 3 times a day. Diuretic.—j\ugustin. MEZEREUM. Mezereon. This is the bark of the root of the Daphne Mezereon (Nat. Ord. Thy- melea), an English shrub. It contains a crystalline substance called Daphnine, but owes its medicinal properties to an acrid resin. These properties are not possessed to any extent by the wood. Mezereon bark is powerfully irritant, reddening the external surface. Internally it is a diaphoretic and diuretic; in large doses it produces extreme purging, and becomes a poison. It is employed in various cutaneous diseases as a stimulant diaphoretic ; also in secondary syphilis and chronic rheumatic complaints. It has been used as a vesicant, being first soaked ip vinegar. Also as a masticatory, 2 or 3 grains being chewed at a time. The dose of the bark, rarely given alone, is from 1 to 10 grains. It is contained in Decoct. Sarsae Comp. Extractum Mezerei has been used as an external irritant. Decoctum Mezerei (D.), dose, 4 to 8 ounces daily, in syphilitic disor- ders. 240 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Unguentum Mezerei (Guibourt), is used as a stimulating application to ulcers. 1924 R Mezerei cort. Armoraciae rad., ana Sj. Aceti destil. ferventis, Oss. Infuse for a week, and strain. Lotion for Porrigo Decalvans.—Mr. E. Wilson. 1925 R Mezerei, Sij. Dulcamaras, Sss. Arctii Lappas rad. Sij. Aquas Oiv. Decoque ad Oiij. et adde Rad. Glycyrrhiza?, Sij. Cola. Sij.—Svj. pro dosi. In obstinate Syphilitic and Cutaneous diseases.—Van Mons. MONARDA. Horsemint. The Monarda punctata (Nat. Ord. Labiata) is an American plant, and is used in American practice. It has yellow flowers, spotted with brown. The whole plant is aromatic, and contains a stimulant volatile oil, which has a powerful smell. It is used in infusion, in the same manner as Spearmint, being given chiefly in flatulent colic. It has been recom- mended as an emmenagogue. The oil may be given as a carminative, in doses of 2 to 3 drops on sugar. It acts as a rubefacient externally. 1926 R Olei Monarda?, Sss. Tinct. Camphoras, Sy. Tinct. Opii, 3ij. Misce: flat linimentum. In Rheumatism and Fevers.—Dr. Atlee (U. S.) MONESIA. This is the extract of some South American tree, the name of which is not certainly known, but it is supposed to be a Chrysophyllum (Nat. Ord. Sapotacea). It is in thick brown cakes, having a powerful bitter- sweet taste. It is soluble in water. It possesses astringent properties, and has been used in France with much success as a remedy in leucor- rhoea, menorrhagia, diarrhoea, &c. It has also been given in chronio bronchitis, and applied externally in powder to atonic ulcers. Dose, 2 to 10 grains, frequently repeated. Mistura Monesia (Neligan), dose, % ounce. Syrupus Monesia (Derosne), dose, £ ounce. 1927 R Syrupi Monesias (calidi), Sxvj. Aqua? flor. Aurantii, Sss. Extracti Papaveris, gr. xvi. Mix. Dose, i ounce. Derosne. 1928 R Monesias, Sj. Aluminis, gr. xxiv. Confect. Aromat. Sss. Syrupi q. s. ut fiant pilulas xxiv. Sumat ij. ter in die. In Chronic Diarrhaa, Pyrosis, and Leucorrhaa.—Dr. Neligan. 1929 R Monesia?, Aquas, ana Sj. Cera? albas, Sij. Olei Amygdalas, Siv. Misce: fiat unguentum. To Indolent Ulcers—Derosne. Morphia. See Opium. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 241 MORRHU^E OLEUM. Cod-liver Oil. This oil is derived from the liver of the Gadus Morrhua, or common Cod- fish, immense quantities of which are annually captured on the coast of Newfoundland. Asellus is one of the Latin names for this fish, whence the oil has been named Oleum Jecoris Aselli. The oils met with in com- merce vary in appearance from pale to dark brown, according to the degree of heat which has been employed in their extraction from the livers. They are, however, very similar in composition, though liable to adulteration with other animal and vegetable oils. Besides the ordi- nary constituents of oils, this oil contains a certain proportion of biliary matters, a minute proportion of iodine, and a still smaller quantity of phosphorus. A violet color is produced in it by adding to it, on a white slab, a few drops of strong sulphuric acid. This is caused by the biliary matters present in the oil. Cod-liver oil has a peculiar taste and odor, though the intensity of these properties varies in different specimens. This remedy is used with great advantage in many cases of emaciation depending upon a cachectic or scrofulous condition of the system. The patient will frequently grow fatter under its use, and gain health in proportion. Cod-liver oil is so serviceable in pulmonary consumption, that it has been supposed to exert a specific action in this disorder. If given in the early stages, it may sometimes check the disease altogether. It is useful also in skin diseases; in impaired nutrition from chronic gout and rheumatism; in scrofulous atrophy of children, with affections of the bones and joints. Cod oil, as also other oils, has been used as a vehicle for iodine, iodide of potassium, and phosphorus. Cod oil, when prescribed alone, may be taken floating on aromatic water, wine, or some other agreeable vehicle, or it may be suspended in mucilage,—or saponified by admixture with potash, or the carbonate of potash or soda, and in that condition dissolved in water. The dose of the oil for children is from 1 to 2 drachms three times a day; for adults, 1 to 2 ounces, or more. It should be continued for some time, or else no really beneficial result can be obtained. It may be applied externally in rheumatic, neuralgic, and some local scrofulous affections. 1930 R Olei Morrhuas, Mucilaginis Tragac. ana Sij. Aquas Mentha? pip. Siv. Tere bene simul, ut fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. duo ampla ter in die. Dr. Neligan. 1931 R Olei Jecoris Aselli, Sviij. Pulv. Acacia?, Sj- Misce: fiat emulsio, et adde Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Spir. Menthas pip. Sij. Misce: sumat cochl. magnum unum bis in die. Dr. Ranking. 1932 R Olei Morrhuas, Siss, Creasoti, gtt. iv. Pulv. Tragacantbas co. Sij. Aquas Anisi, Sivss. Misce. Dose, Sj. ter die. (In cases when the oil produces nausea.) Consumption, Sec.—Dr. T. Thompson. 1933 R Olei Morrhuas, Sss. Liq. Ammonias, ULv. Misce: sumatur ter die. The dose to be gradually augmented to five or six times the quantity. In Diabetes.—Dr. Bence Jones. 21 242 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1934 R Olei Morrhuas, Syrupi Aurantii, Aquas Anisi, ana Sj. Olei Calami, gtt. iij. Misce. Three spoonfuls a day. In Rachitis, and Gouty Swellings.—Phosbus. 1935 R Olei Jecoris Aselli, Sj. Sol. Potassa? Carb. Sij. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Olei Caryophylli, Tnjv. Misce: sumat. cochl. parv. j. bis in die. For Children.—Dr. Ranking. 1936 R Olei Morrhuas, Siv. Aq. Potass. Carb. Sss. Olei Limon. Sij- Aquas Carui, Siiss. Spirit. Carui, Sss. Misce: fiat mist. Sum. coch. ij. ampla ter in die. Dr. Neligan. 1937 R Olei Morrhuas, Siij. Liquor. Potassas, Tn_xx. Potassii lodidi, gr. viij. Aquas destil. Svij. Misce: fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. In cases of Chronic Rheumatism with Cachexia.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 1938 R Olei Morrhuas, Svj. Ferri lodidi, gr. xij. Solve: sumat Sss. ad Sj. pro dosi. In Consumption and Scrofula.—Mr. F. W. Headland. 1939 R Olei Morrhuas, Oj. Phosphori, gr. j. Solve leni cum calore. Dosis, Sss.—Sj. In Phthisis.—Dr. T. Thompson. 1940 R Olei Morrhuas, Sj. Olei Lavandulas, Tn_x. Misce. To be rubbed on the chest night and morning, when the stomach will not tolerate the oil. Consumption, Sec—Dr. T. Thompson. 1941 R Olei Morrhuas, Sss. Liq. Potassas, Sss. Adipis prasp. q. s. Misce : fiat unguentum, saspe utendum. In Scrofulous Ulcerations, and obstinate Cutaneous diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 1942 R Olei Morrhuas, Extr. Fuliginis ligni, ana Sij. Unguenti citrini, 3j. Medullae Ossium, Svj. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Scrofulous Ophthalmia.—Carron. 1943 R Olei Morrhuas, Sj. Aquas Ammonias, Sss. Misce: fiat linimentum. Brach. 1944 R Olei Morhuas, Siv. Liq. Plumbi, Sij. Ovi Vitelli, Siij. Misce: fiat linimentum, As an application to Ulcers.—Brefeld. 1945 R Olei Morrhuas, Sj. Olei Juglandis, Sij. Misce. A drop or two to be introduced between the eyelids. In Opacities of the Cornea. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 243 MORUS. Mulberry. The common Mulberry is the fruit of Morus nigra (Nat. Ord. Urtica- cea), a common tree in gardens. It is an agreeable fruit, and has a dark subacid juice. This juice is sometimes employed in medicine as a grateful refrigerant in febrile disorders, and expectorant in coughs. It is slightly laxative. Syrupus Mori (L.) is used as a coloring ingredient, and as an addition to refrigerant drinks in fevers. MOSCHUS. Musk. This is an odoriferous secretion found stored up in peculiar bags or follicles in the Musk Ox, Moschus moschiferus (Order, Ruminantia). It exists only in the males. The best musk comes from China, and is very valuable as a perfume. It is in soft reddish-brown grains, which pos- sess a strong and well-known odor, and a bitter disagreeable taste. Musk acts medicinally as a diffusible stimulant and antispasmodic. Thus it is used to rouse the system in low cases of typhoid and other fevers; and to act upon the nerves in. chronic spasmodic diseases, as hysteria and epilepsy. The dose in substance is 5 grains to a scruple, every three or four hours. Mistura Moschi (L. 1836), 1 to 2 ounces. Mistura Moschi Ammoniati (White), dose 1 to 1-J ounces. 1946 R Moschi, Ammonias Carbonatis, ana gr. x. Confectiones Rosas, q. s. ut fiat bolus. One every 3 hours. In Mortification attended with spasmodic action.—Dr. Ellis. 1947 R Moschi, Camphoras, ana Sss. Olei Cajeputi, Tit v. vel q. s. ut fiat massa in pilulas xij. di- videnda. Sumantur ij. secunda vel tertia, quaque hora. Stimulant and Antispasmodic.—Dr. Hooper. 1948 R Moschi, gr. viij. Pulv. Opii, gr. ij. Camphorae, gr. xxiv. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. vj. dividenda. To be taken during the day. In Hospital Gangrene.—Dupuytren. 1949 R Moschi, gr. viij. Mist. Camph. Sj. Sp. jEth. Oleos. Sp. Amm. Arom., ana Sss. Misce : fiat haustus tertia omni hora. In the Prostration of Fever.—Dr. Graves. 1950 R Moschi, gr. x. jEtheris, Tiuct. Opii, ana gtt. xx. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sj- Misce : fiat haustus. Last Stage of Typhus.—Dr. Hooper. 1951 R Moschi, gr. xxiv. P. rad. Valerian. 9iss. Camphora? rasas, gr. xv. Conserv. Rosarum, q. s. ut fiant boli iij. Capiat j. quarta quaque hora. Antispasmodic.—Dr. Copland. 244 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1952 R Misturas Moschi, Siv. Spirit. jEth. Sulph. co. Syrupi Aurantii, ana Sj. Misce. A sixth part for a dose. Stimulant Antispasmodic.—Dr. Hooper. 1953 R Moschi, gr. x.—9j. Tinct. Castorei, Sij. Syrupi Zingiberis, Sij. Aquas dest. Sj. Misce : flat haustus. In Coma from Fever.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 1954 R Moschi, gr. x. Pulv. Valeriana?, Sss. Pulv. Amyli, Sss. Aquas ferventis, Sviij. Misce : fiat enema. Antispasmodic and excitant.—Radius. MYRISTICA. Nutmeg. This is the roundish kernel of the fruit of the Myristica moschata or Nutmeg-tree (Nat. Ord. Myristicacea), a native of the Molucca Islands. The nutmeg is hard, of a grayish color, and veined with red. It has an aromatic odor and taste, and coatains a peculiar volatile oil, besides a fatty principle. To the volatile oil nutmegs owe their stimulant and stomachic properties; but they are seldom prescribed alone, being ge- nerally given with less agreeable medicines, in order to disguise their flavor. Mace is a peculiar texture covering the shell of the nutmeg. It also is aromatic, and is sometimes used in medicine. The fat or but- ter of nutmegs may be used in making ointments. It is contained in the Emplastrum Picis (L.) The dose of powdered Nutmeg or Mace is 10 to 30 grains; of the Oleum Myristica, 1 to 3 drops. Spiritus Myristica (L. E. D.), 1 to 4 drachms. Pulvis Aromaticus (U. S.), 10 to 30 grains. 1955 R Cornu usti, Pulv. Myristicas, Lauri baccarum tost, ana gr. x. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Sss. Misce : fiat pulvis. In the Hectic attendant on Scrofulous Affections.—Augustin. 1956 R Pulv. Myristicas, Pulv. Calumbas, ana Sj. Pulv. Salepi, 3j. Infusi Lini, Siv. Misce: fiat enema stimulans. Ammon. MYRRHA. Myrrh. This gum-resin is produced by the Balsamodendron Myrrha, a small tree belonging to the Nat. Ord. Terebinthacea. It acts upon the mucous tracts in the same manner as the balsams, checking their secretions when inordinate in quantity. It is also tonic and antispasmodic. It is given in atonic dyspepsia, in chlorosis, in amenorrhoea, and in chronic bron- chitis. It is frequently conjoined with chalybeates and with aloes. Externally, the tincture is used in gargles, the powder in dentifrices, and as an application to foul ulcers. Dose of the powder, 10 to 30 grains. Decodum Myrrha (D ), 1 to 2 ounces. Mistura Myrrha (Guy's), 1 to 1£ ounces. Tinctura Myrrha, £ to 1 drachm. Emplastrum Myrrha. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 245 1957 R Myrrha? contritas, gr. vj. Pulv. Ipecacuan. gr. iij. Potassa? Nitratis, 5ss. Misce, et divide in partes quatuor, e quibus sumantur una, quartis horis. Expectorant.—Dr. Paris. 1958 R Pulv. Myrrhas, Siss. Pulv. Scillas, Sss. Extr. Hyoscyami, 9ij. Aquas, q. s. ut fiant pil. xxx. Sumat ij. nocte maneque. In Chronic Catarrh.—Mr. Savory. 1959 R Pulv. Myrrhas, Sj. Pulv. Scillas, 9j. Pulv. Ammoniaci, Sss. Ammon. Carb. Sss. Extr. Hyoscyami, 9ij. Mucilag. Acaciae, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. xl. dividenda Sumat ij. ter die. In Phthisis and Chronic Catarrh.—Dr. Joy. I960 R Myrrhas, Siss. Benzoini, 3ij. Bals. Copaibas, Sj. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, 3iv. Misce: fiant pil. 44 secundum artem. Capiat asger binas bis terve quotidie. In Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis.—Dr. Copland. 1961 R Ferri Subcarb. Sss. Pulv. Myrrhas, Extr. Aloes pur. ana 3j. Pulv. Rhei, gr. vj. Syrupi Zingiberis, q. s. Misce: ut fiant pilulas xviij. Sumat ij. vel. iij. bis in die. In Amenorrhaa.—Mr. Savory. 1962 R Myrrhas elutriates, gr. xxiv. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. ix. Sol. Magnes. bicarb. Svj. Tere simul, et adde Vini Ipecacuanhas, Tn_xl. Misce: sumat cochl. ij. sextis horis. Dr. Baron. 1963 R Myrrhas pulv. 9j. Ferri Sulphat, gr. iss. Sodas Carbonatis, gr. iv. Tinct. Croci, Sj. Aquas Menthas Pulegii, Siss. Misce: fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. Emmenagogue.—Dr. Joy. 1964 R Myrrhas contritas, 9j. Ferri Ammon. Chlor. gr. v. His simul tritis adde Syrupi Zingiberis, q. s. Ut fiat electuarium, bis quotidie sumendum. Emmenagogue.—Dr. Paris. 1965 R Tinct. Myrrhas, Sj. Tinct. Hellebori, Sss. Tinct. Cantharidis, 3ij. Misce. In doses of 30 drops, in a little sugar and water three times a day. In Amenorrhaa.—Dr. Ellis. 1966 R Tinct. Myrrhas, Aceti, ana Sij- Mellis, Sj. Infusi Contrajervae, Oiss. Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Putrid Sore-throat, Scarlatina, Sec.—Dr. Fothergill. 21* 246 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1967 R Myrrhas, Sj- Calcis viva?, Sij. Aqua?, Oij. Misce. Infuse for a few days, then decant. To be injected into fistulous ulcers. St. Marie. 1968 R Oxidi Zinci, gr. xx. Cerat. Galeni, Sj. Tinct. Myrrhas, Sss. Misce : fiat unguentum. To irritable Eruptions of the Skin.—Dr. Neligan. Naphtha. See Spiritus Pyroxylicus. NUX VOMICA. STRYCHNIA. Nux Vomica is the round flattened seed of the Strychnos Nux Vomica, a tree which inhabits the East Indies. It is very bitter in taste, and possessed of active and dangerous properties. Both the bitterness and activity are chiefly owing to an alkaloid, Strychnia, which may be ex- tracted from the seeds, and which is poisonous in an extreme degree. Another alkaloid exists in them, called Brucia, which resembles Strychnia, but is less powerful. Nux Vomica and Strychnia are powerful exci- tants of the spinal system of nerves, and thus cause convulsions when given in an over-dose. Either of them may be used to restore the power of muscular motion, when this has been lost on account of a clot on the brain, which has since become absorbed. But unless the ner- vous centre has regained its sound condition, no good can be done. Strychnia may be applied locally in torpor or local paralysis of the muscular or sentient nerves. It is also used as a tonic in dyspepsia, and has been given as an aphrodisiac. The dose of the powdered seeds is about 5 grains three times a day. Of Strychnia, one-twentieth to one-twelfth of a grain, carefully watching its effects. Preparations of Nux Vomica : Extractum Nucis Vomica (L. E.), dose J to 3 grains. Tinctura Nuds Vomica (D. 1826), dose, 5 to 10 minims, or more. Preparations of Strychnia: Strychnia Murias (D.), dose, as Strychnia. Strychnia Acetas, dose l-30th to l-20th of a grain. Strychnia Hydriodas, dose l-16th to l-10th of a grain. Strychnia Phosphas, dose l-20th to l-12th of a grain. Strychnia Sulphas, dose l-20th to l-12th of a grain. Strychnia Nitras, dose l-20th to l-12th of a grain. (Brucia may be given in the same cases as Strynchia, but is much weaker. Dose, \ to 1 grain.) Prescriptions for internal use, containing Nux Vomica. 1969 R Pulv. Nucis Vomicae, gr. xxx. Confectionis Rosas, q. s. ut fiant pil. x. Once, twice, or thrice a day, closely watching the effect. In Paralysis.—Dr. Ellis. 1970 R Extr. Nucis Vom. 9j. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, 3vij. Misce : div. in pil. 80. Sumat 2 ad 4 ter in die. In Paralysis.—Radius. 1971 R Pulv. Acacias, Pulv. Sacchari, ana gr. xij. Pulv. Nucis Vom. gr. iij. Misce : fiat pulvis. Sumat j. omni die. In Diarrhaa and Dysentery.—Hufeland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 247 1972 R Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. ss. Fellis bovis, gr. v. Extr. Aloes aquosi. gr.j. Misce: fiant pil. ij. omni nocte sumendas. Dr. Wilson. 1973 R Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. vj. Extr. Rhei, gr. ix. Aloes Barbadensis, gr. ix. Misce bene, et divide in pil. xij. Sumat j. hora somni. In habitual Constipation. 1974 R Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. iij. Fellis bovini inspiss. gr. vj. Extr. Taraxaci, gr. xxiv. Pulv. Myrrhas, gr. xviij. Misce, et div. in pilulas xxiv. Sumat j. ter die. In Prurigo.—Dr. Neligan. 1975 R Morphias Acet. gr.j. Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. ij. Olei Oliva? gr. x. Solve, et adde Extr. rad. Hellebori nig. (Ph. Ed.) 9j Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, gr. viij. Mellis, q. s. Fiat massa asquales, et div. in pil. xij. quar. cap. unam bis terve in die. In Chlorosis and Amenorrhaa.—Dr. Copland. R Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. vj. Pulv. Rhei, gr. vj. Ferri Carb. c. Sacch. gr. xij. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. vj. Pulv. Opii, gr. v. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. Capiat j. bis in die. In Diarrhaa from exhaustion.—Dr. Nevins. R Extr. Nucis Vom. gr. ij.—vj. Aqua? Melissa?, Svj. Mucil. Acacias, Sss. Misce : capiat coch. ij. secunda quaque hora. Von Hildenbrand. R Pulv. Nuris Vom. Sss. Mistura? Acacias, Aquas Cinnamomi, ana Sj. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sj. Aquas destillatas, Siij. Misce. One-sixth part for a dose. Stimulant to the muscular system, in cases of paralysis.—Dr. Hooper. 1979 R Pulv. Nucis Vom. Sj. Aquas, Sviij. Decoque ad Svj. et adde Tinct. Opii, Sj. Sss. every two hours. In Dysentery.—Dr. Hooper. 1980 R Extr. Nucis Vom. 9ij. Mucilaginis, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Svj. Syrupi Althasas, Sj. Misce: sumat coch. j. magnum secundis horis. In the painful Colic of Epidemic Dysentery.—Richter. 1981 R Pulv. Nucis Vom. Bismuthi Nitratis, Extr. Alcohol. Nucis Vom., ana gr. ss. Magnes. Carb. gr. iij. Sacchari, gr. xv. Olei Menthas pip. gtt. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat talem tertiis horis. In Cramp of the Stomach.—Vogt. 1977 248 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 1982 R Tinct. Nucis Vom. gtt. ij. Aquas Laurocerasi, Sj- Misce : sumat. gtt. x. ex proprio vehiculo nocte maneque. In the Vomiting of Pregnancy.—Kroyla. 1983 R Tinct. Nucis Vom. Tinct. Cantharidis, jEtheris Phosphorati, ana 3ij. Misce: sumat gtt. xxx. ter quaterve de die. In Paralysis, Sec.—Vogt. 1984 R Tinct Nucis Vom. Sij. Tinct. Cinchonas, Svj. Infusi Cinchonas, Svij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat Sj- ter in die. In Paralysis, consequent on Fevers and other Acute Diseases. Dr. Neligan. 1985 R Tinct. Nucis Vomica?, Sss. Syrupi Ferri Superphosph., Svj. Aquas Cinnamomi, 3vj. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. min. ex aqua bis in die. In Paraplegia.—Dr. Wilson. Prescriptions for internal use, containing Strychnia. 1986 R Strychnia?, gr. iij. Alcoholis, Sj. Solve. Dose, from 6 to 24 drops in any mixture or drink. Magendie. 1987 R Strychnia?, gr. ij. Extracti Valeriana?, q. s. ut fiat massa in pilulas 32 dividenda. (One early in the morning for five days, then one morning and evening.) In Amaurosis.—Furnari. 1988 R Strychnia?, gr.j. Quinas Disulphatis, Sss. Conf. Rosa? Gallicas, 3j. Tere simul, ut bene commixta sint, et fiat massa in pil. xx. divid. (One pill for a dose.) Stimulant to the Muscular System in cases of Paralysis.—Dr. Hooper. 1989 R Strychnia?, gr. j. Pil. Rhei Co. Sj. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. vj. Olei Menth. pip. gtt. iv. Misce bene, et div. in pil. xv. Sumat j. bis in die. In Dyspeptic, Neuralgic, and Hysterical affections.—Dr. Ryan. 1990 R Strychnia?, gr. j. Spirit. Rectif., Sss. Liqua, et adde, Spirit. jEtheris Nitrici, Siss. Syrupi Rhceados, Sj. Aqua?, Sv. Misce: fiat mistura. Dose, Sss. three times a day. Stimulant to the Muscular System in Paralysis.—Dr. Hooper. 1991 R Strychnia?, gr. j. Acidi Nitrici dil., Sj. Aquas, Sxij. Misce. Sumat Sj. ter in die. In Irritability of the Stomach, with Phosphatic Urine.—Dr. G. Bird. 1992 R Strychnias, gr. j. Aceti destillati, Sj. Fiat solutio, cujus sumatur Ulvj. ex aqua, fontana bis quotidie. Tonic.—Dr. Paris. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 249 1993 R Strychnias puras, gr.j. Aquas destillata\ S'j. Acidi Aceti, f»tt. iij. Sacchari albi, Sij. Misce. Sumat coch. j. minimum maneque. Magendie. 1994 R Strychnias Acet. gr. iij. Alcohol is, Sj. Aquas Cinnam. Svij. Misce. Sumat gtt. v. bis in die ex quovis vehiculo. In Paralysis, Sec—Luders. Prescriptions for external use, containing Nux Vomica. 1995 R Extr. Nucis Vomicas, gr. viij. Alcoholis, Sij. Aquas Ammoniae fort., Sss. Misce : fiat lotio. Stimulating to Paralyzed Limbs.—Radius. 1996 R Tinct. Nucis Vomica?, Sj. Liq. Ammon. fort., 3ij. Misce: fiat linimentum. To be rubbed on Palsied Parts, or on the Abdomen in Asiatic Cholera. Magendie. 1997 R Tinct. Nucis Vomica?, Sss. Essentia? Camphoras, Essentias Carui, ana Sij. Aquas destillatas, Svij. Misce: fiat lotio stimulans. In Skin Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. Prescriptions for external use, containing Strychnia. 1998 R Strychnias, gr. xvj. Axungias, Sj. Tere bene simul, ut fiat unguentum. As a Friction for Paralyzed Parts.—Bouchardat. 1999 R Strychnias, gr. xxiv. Olei Olivas, Sj. Misce, ut fiat collyrium. (Twelve drops to be used 4 times a day.) In Amaurosis.—Cunier. 2000 R Strychnias, Sss. Olei Olivas, Siss. Misce. (Ten drops to be rubbed over the temples 3 or 4 times a day.) In cases of Amaurosis, depending on Paralysis of the Optic Nerve. Dr. Neligan. OLEA EMPYREUMATICA. Empyreumatic Oils. These are oily liquids, obtained by the destructive distillation of various substances. Those obtained from vegetable matters are numerous, but not much employed. Thus oils having stimulant proper- ties, are obtained by distilling Myrrh, Guaiacum-wood, and Box-wood. Those made by the destructive distillation of Belladonna and Hyos- cyamus are narcotic in their action. The Oleum Cornu Cervi, or Dippel's animal oil, is obtained by the distillation of hartshorn shavings. It is produced along with ammonia, from which it is separated by rectification, by the destruction of animal matters of the horn. It has a strong and disagreeable smell, and sharp acid taste. It acts as a stimulant and antispasmodic. In large doses it is very poisonous. It is diaphoretic, and of use in destroying intes- 250 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. tinal worms. It has been given in chorea and tetanus, and applied as a rubefacient externally. Dose, 5 to 10 drops. 2001 R Olei Cornu Cervi, Sj. jEtheris Sulphurici, Sxv. Misce. (Fifteen to thirty drops for a dose.) As a Stimulant and Antispasmodic.—Beral. 2002 R Olei empyreumatici Cornu Cervi, Sij. Olei Terebinthinas, Svj. Misce. Stet mistura per triduum, dein ex retorto vitreo destillentur Svj. Distribue in phialas vj. parvas bene obturatas, et in loco frigido et obscuro servandas. Sumat TTLxv (ad drachmam j. gradatim aucta) ex pauxillo Aquas Cinnamomi, omni nocte maneque, per septimanas quinque vel sex. (The bowels must previously have been well cleared out.) For Tapeworm.—M. Chabert. 2003 R Olei Dippelli, Sj. Olei Amygdalas, Svj. Saponis Terebinthinas, Siv. Misce: fiat linimentum. As an exciting application, and for rubbing on the Abdomen in cases of Worms.—Sundelin. For various Oils, see Morrhu.e Oleum, Ricini Oleum, TerebinthinjE Oleum, Tiglii Oleum, &c. OLIViE OLEUM. Olive Oil. This oil is expressed from the fruits of the Olea Europaa or common Olive-tree (Nat. Ord. Oleinea), which is extensively cultivated in Southern Europe and Syria. It is bland and pleasant to the taste, and in consi- derable doses acts as a gentle laxative. It is also employed as a demul- cent and emollient, both for internal and external use. The dose, as a cathartic, is about 1 ounce. Enema Olei Oliva (U. S.) is laxative and anthelmintic. 2004 R Olei Olivas, Sj. Mannas, Siss. Mucilaginis, Svj. Misce. (Dose, three tablespoonfuls.) As a Laxative. 2005 R Olei Olivas, Sviij. Spirit. Ammon. Aromat. Sij. (Three spoonfuls night and morning.) Anthelmintic.—Dr. Ellis. 2006 R Olei Olivas, vel Olei Coc. Palmat., Siv. Ceras Albas, Siiss. Cetacei, Sss. Leni calore liqua, et ubi refrixerit, sumatur uncia, et cum Hydrarg. Chlorid. 5ss. dili- genter tere. Fiat unguentum. For Ringworm of the Scalp.—Mr. C. Hogg. OLIBANUM. This fragrant gum-resin is chiefly the produce of an Indian tree, Bos- wellia thurifera (Nat. Ord. Terebinthacea). It has been used in medi- cine to check excessive secretions from the mucous membranes, as in Bronchitis, Leucorrhoea, &c. It occasionally enters into the formation of plasters, but is not so much employed as it used to be in former times. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 251 2007 R Olibani, 3j. Pulv. Cort. Aurant. gr. iv. Syrupi Tolutani, q. s. ut fiat bolus. Sumatur vespere et se- quente mane haustus sequens. Tinct. Benzoin. Co. tn_xl. Syrupi Tolutani, 3j. Decocti Cinchonas, Siss. Misce. In Fluor Albus.—Dr. E. Clark. OPIUM. MORPHIA. Opium is perhaps the most important drug in the whole Materia Me- dica. It is the half-dried juice obtained by cutting the unripe capsule of the White or Eastern Poppy, Papaver somniferum (Nat. Ord. Papavera- cea). There are many kinds of Opium in commerce. The Turkey or Smyrna Opium, which occurs in small irregular masses, covered out- side with the capsules of a species of dock, is of excellent quality, and generally preferred. The various kinds of Opium produced in India are also very good. Opium applied externally acts as a sedative, lulling pain. Given inter- nally in moderate doses it first produces some excitement, quickening of the pulse, and heat of skin. This effect is quickly followed by a ten- dency to sleep, and a diminution of sensibility. It abates or banishes pain, if present. It diminishes irritation and relaxes the muscular system. It diminishes the secretion of the bowels, but increases that of the skin, acting as a sudorific. Taken continually in small doses, it causes a kind of intoxication, as in opium-eaters. Taken in an over- large dose, it is a dangerous narcotic poison, causing deep sleep, with contraction of the pupil of the eye, succeeded by coma and death. When not contra-indicated, it is the best anodyne and sudorific with which we are acquainted. A state of high fever or inflammation forbids its use, as its primary operation is that of a stimulant. It is seldom given when there is a parched tongue and dry skin. In most cases of great pain or irritation, in moderate fever with a moist skin and no cerebral disorder, in delirium tremens, in cancer,—in bronchitis, combined with camphor or ipecacuanha (as in Paregoric and Dover's powder),—opium may be prescribed. It is given to check the discharge in dysentery and diarrhoea, as a diaphoretic in many cases, and as an antispasmodic in convulsive disorders. It may be combined with calo- mel in severe inflammations, as pleurisy; and Dr. Graves gives it in fevers with tartar emetic. In cases of poisoning by opium, the stomach-pump should first be used, or an emetic of sulphate of zinc given ; the patient must be kept awake by continual walking between attendants ; after the vomiting, cold water may be poured on the face and chest, and an infusion of gall-nuts given, followed by brandy and coffee. Artificial respiration may succeed when all other means have failed. Opium contains many peculiar chemical principles, but its narcotic properties are chiefly owing to one of these, the alkaloid Morphia. Of this, good opium contains about twelve per cent., in combination with Meconic acid. This morphia may be extracted from opium, and used separately, either in the pure form, or in combination with various acids, with which it forms salts soluble in water and spirit. Morphia resembles opium in its action, but is rather less stimulating. It may be used in the same cases. The usual dose of opium for the adult is about 1 grain, but as much as 3 grains may be given in urgent cases. It acts powerfully on chil- 252 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. dren, and should be given to them in very small doses, or not at all. The doses of the various preparations of opium and morphia are as follows:— Those enumerated first are for internal use. Extractum Opii (L., E., D.), £ grain to 3 grains. Extractum Opii Vinosum (Paris Cod.), £ grain to 1 grain. Pilula Opii (E.) 5 to 10 grains. (Contain 1 grain in 5.) Pilula Calomelanos et Opii (E.), 5 to 10 grains. Trochisci Opii (E.) contain each one-tenth of a grain of the extract. Confedio Opii (L. E.), 10 grains to 1 drachm. (1 grain in 36 to 43.) Linctus Opiatus (Guy's Hosp.), 1 drachm. Tindura Opii(L., E., D.), 10 drops to £ a drachm or more, for adults; dangerous to children. Tinctura Opii Ammoniata (E.) contains in 80 drops 1 grain of opium. Tinctura Opii Aromatica (Guibourt), 5 to 15 minims. Tinctura Opii Fatida (Fulda), 15 minims to 1 drachm. Acetum Opii (E.), 5 to 10 minims. Acetum Opii (D.), 10 to 30 minims. Vinum Opii (L., E., D,). 10 minims to 1 drachm. Used also as an ap- plication to the eyeball in ophthalmia. Liquor Opii Sedativus (Battley), 5 to 20 minims. Gutta Nigra ("Black Drop") 5 to 10 minims. Syrupus Opii (Paris Codex), 1 to 4 drachms. The following preparations, named after other substances, owe their chief activity to the opium which they contain. The compound powders of Ipecacuan and Kino, and the pills containing Ipecacuan, may be re- ferred to in their places; the rest will be numbered here among the preparations of opium. Pulvis Ipecacuanha Compositus. Pulvis Kino Compositus, Pilula Ipecacuanha Composita. Pilula Ipecacuanha cum Scilld. (Vide pp. 216, 221.] Pilula Saponis Composita (L., D.), 5 to 10 grains. (Contains 1 grain in 5.) Pilula Styracis Composita (L. E.), 5 to 10 grains. (1 grain in 5.) Pulvis Creta Compositus cum Opio (L., E., D.), 10 to 30 grains, in diar- rhoea. (1 grain of opium in 40.) Tindura Camphora Composita (L., E., D.), or Paregoric, contains 1 grain of opium in £ an ouuce. It is frequently added to cough mix- tures. Dose £ a drachm to £ an ounce for adults ; 5 to 10 minims for children. This is also known as Tinctura Opii Camphorata, a name which had better be avoided in prescriptions, to prevent the possibility of mis- takes. The following preparations of Morphia are in frequent use. Morphia, to J a grain. Morphia Acetas (L., E., D.), J to $ of a grain. Morphia Hydrochloras (L., E-, D.), 4 to J a grain. Morphia Hydriodas (Dr. Thompson), \ to ^ a grain (?). Morphia Sulphas (U. S.), J to J a grain. Liquor Morphia Acetatis (L., D.), 5 to 20 minims. Liquor Morphia Hydrochloratis (L., E., D.), 6 to 20 minims. Liquor Morphia Citratis (Magendie), 6 to 30 drops in a day. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 253 Liquor Morphia Sulphatis (U. S.) contains f of a grain of the salt in 1 drachm. Solutio Morphia Bimeconalis (Squire), 5 to 30 minims. Syrupus Morphia Acetatis (D.), 1 drachm or more. Syrupus Morphia Hydrochloratis (D.), 1 drachm or more. Syrupus Morphia Sulphatis (Paris) is intended as a substitute for Sy- rup of Poppies ; each ounce contains ;} of a grain. Trochisci Morphia (E.) contain each one-fortieth of a grain of Morphise Hydrochloras. Trochisci Morphia et Ipecacuanha (E.) contain the same quantity. The remaining preparations are employed only for external use. (The opium clyster is necessarily included here.) Enema Opii (L. E.) Linimentum Opii (L., E., D.) Emplastrum Opii (L., E., D.) Unguentum Opii (L.) Collyrium Anodynum (Paris Codex.) Unguentum Galla Compositum (L.), and Unguentum Galla et Opii (E.), contain opium. Prescriptions containing Opium for internal use. 2008 R Pulveris Opii, gr. x. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, Sj. Misce, et divide in pil. 80. Sumat unam pro re nata. Diaphoretic and Expectorant.—Wurtemburg Pharm. 2009 R Pulveris Opii, gr.j. Extr. Fellis Bovini, gr. v.—viij. Misce, et divide in pil. ij. As a non-constipating Opiate.—Dr. Bethune. 2010 R Pulv. Opii, gr. a. Hydr. Chlor. gr. ij. Misce : fiat pulvis, ter in die sumendus. In Pleurisy, with large effusion.—Dr. Budd. 2011 R Opii Pulv. gr. ij. Antim. Potassio-tart. gr j. Theriacas q. s. ut fiant pil. iv. Sumat j. bis quotidie. Rheumatism.—Dr. Joy. 2012 R Opii purificati, gr.j. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. iv. Pulv. Antim. Co. gr. viij. Syrupi, q. s. Misce, et divide in pil. iv. Sumat j. sextis horis. With effervescing draughts at the commencement of Fevers. Dr. Gregory. 2013 R Pulv. Ipecac, gr. iij. Opii contrit. gr. j. Potass. Nitratis, gr. x. Tere probe simul, ut fiat pulvis hora decubitus sumendus. Diaphoretic.—Dr. Paris. 2014 R Pulv. Opii, gr. iv. Potassa? Nitratis, Sacchari lactis, ana Siss. Misce, et divide in pulveres vi. Antispasmodic—Phosbus. 22 254 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2015 R Pulv. Ipecac, rad. gr. iv. Sodas Carb. exsic. 3ij. Pulv. Opii, gr. ij. Misce, et divide in pulv. iv. Sumat j. sextis horis. In Spasmodic Asthma, and Pertussis of Adults.—Dr. Joy. 2016 R Pulv. Opii, gr. iv. Extr. Hyoscyami, Extr. Conii, ana gr. xv. Misce, et divide in pil. x., quarum j. nocte sumat. Anodyne.—Dr. Ellis. 2017 R Pulv. Opii, gr. iiss. Moschi, gr. vj. Camphoras, gr. vj. Misce : fiat pulvis, in aliquot syrupi sumendus. In Tetanus.—Dr. W: Ainslie. 2018 R Pulveris Opii, gr. ij. Moschi, gr. v. Magnesia?, gr. iv. Sacchari lactis, gr. x. Misce. (To be taken every two to four hours.) In Delirium Tremens.—Vogt. 2019 R Pulv. Opii, gr. x. Camphoras rasas, 3ij. Ammonias Carbonatis, 3iv. Amyli, gr. xv. Misce, et div. in pulv. viij. Sumat j. omni hora vel bihorio. Antispasmodic.—Swediaur. 2020 R Extr. Opii, gr. x. Antimonii Sulphureti prascipitati, gr. xij. Potassa? Nitratis, gr. xxiv. Syrupi, q. s. Misce, et fiant pil. vj. quar. j. nocte sum. To cause Perspiration and to ease Pain in Rheumatism.—Recamier. 2021 R Pulv. Opii, gr. iv. Calomelanos, gr. vj. Antim. Potassio-tart., gr.j. Extr. Conii, 3j. Misce: fiant pil. viij. quarum sumat ij. hora somni. In Rheumatic Pains.—Mr. Brande. 2022 R Pulv. Opii, gr. x. Sacchari, Sj. Aquas Cinnamomi, Svj. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. j. magnum secundis horis. In Tetanus and Colica Piclonum.—Dr. Ellis. 2023 R Extr. Opii, gr. iij. Camphoras, gr. vj. Syrupi, q. s. Misce, et divide in pil. vj. (1 to 3 a day.) Anodyne and Antispasmodic.—Foy. 2024 R Extr.Opii, gr.j. Plumbi Acetatis, gr. iv. Pulv. Hyoscyami, gr. viij. Misce: fiat pil. viij. Sum. j. nocte maneque. In Epilepsy.—Recamier. 2025 R Extr. Opii, Hydrarg. Acetatis, Camphoras, ana gr. xij. Syr. Papav., q. s. ut fiant pil. xxx. Sum. j. nocte maneque. In Syphilis.*—Me. Carmichael. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 255 2026 if, Extr. Opii, gr. xij. Extr. Valeriana?, Moschi, ana gr. xxiv. Misce : fiant pil. xvj. (First 1, then 2, then 3 a day.) In Hysteria.—Foy. 2027 R Extr. Opii, gr.j. Zinci Sulphatis, gr. iv. Syrupi Acacias, q. s. ut fiant pil. iv. Sumat ij. in die. In painful Mucous Discharges from Urethra or Vagina.—Foy. 2028 R Extr. Opii, gr. Ixxij. Argenti Nitratis, gr. vj. Moschi, gr. xlviii. Camphoras, gr. xcvi. Misce: fiant pil. xcvi. (One morning and evening, gradually increasing the dose.) In Epilepsy and Paralysis.—Foy. 2029 R Liq. Opii Battleii, rn_xij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Siss. Misce : fiat haustus, nocte sum. In Fevers, Sec—Dr. Thomas. 2030 R Liq. Opii Sedativi, Ulxx. Syrupi Papav. Rhasados, Sij. Misturas Camphoras, Sj. Misce : fiat haustus. In Febrile and Inflammatory Affections.—Dr. Neligan. 2031 R Tinct. Opii, Tn_xxx. Liq. Ammon. Acet. Aquae Cinnamomi, Syrupi Zingiberis, ana Sss. Misce: fiat haustus. (To be taken at bedtime, or on the return of pain.) Dr. Hooper. 2032 R Tinct. Opii, Ulxxv. Spirit. jEtheris Sulph. TTlxxx. Syrupi Tolutani, 3iss. Mist. Camphoras, Sj. Misce : fiat haustus anodynus. Dr. Joy. 2033 R Tinct. Opii, Ulxx.—xxx. Tinct. Caryophylli, Sij.—Sss. Acidi Nitrici, Ulxx. Aquas Pimentas, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus anodynus. Dr. Copland. 2034 R Guttarum Nigrarum (Houlton's), Tn_x. Spirit. jEtheris Nitrici, 5ss. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus anodynus. Foy. 2035 R Tinct. Opii, Sj. Tartar! Emetici, gr. iv. Mist. Camphoras, Sviij. Misce : fiat mistura. Sumat Sss. secunda quaque hora. In Typhus Fever.—Dr. Graves. 2036 R Antim. Tart. gr.j. Gum. Tragacanthas, 9j. Aqua1 communis, Svij. Tinct. Opii, Ulxx. Syrupi Papaveris, Svij. Misce: fiat mistura febrifuga. (Dosis, ?j.) M. Peysson. 256 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2037 R Potassas Carbonatis, 5)j. Aqua? Mentha? viridis, Sj. Tinct. Opii, Tn_xxv. Syrupi Tolutani, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, hora somni sum., cum cochl. j. magno Succi Limonis. Soporific and Refrigerant.—Dr. Hooper. 2038 R Conf. Aromat. 9j. Conf. Opii, 3ss. Mist. Cretas, Sx. Spir. Amm. Arom. gtt. x. Syrupi Zingib. Sj. Misce: fiat haustus. In Diarrhaa. 2039 R Potassas Bicarb. Sj. Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. gtt. xij. Tinct. Opii, Sj- Mist. Camphoras, Aquas, ana Siv. Misce. Capiat sextam partem ter die. In Dyspepsia with Irritable Stomach.—Dr. G. Lyon. 2040 R Liq. Opii sedativi, Sj. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Sij. Liq. Ammon. Acetatis, Siss. Syrupi Tolutani, Sij. Mist. Camphoras, Siv. Misce. Capiat sextam partem bis terve in die. In severe Coughs.—Mr. Morgan. 2041 R Vini Opii, gtt. x. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Sj. Aqua? Melissa?, Sij. Tinct. Castoris, gtt. xx. Syrupi Opii, Sss. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. mag. pro dosi. In Uterine Colic—Augustin. 2042 R Tinct. Opii, Sj. Acidi Sulph. dil. Sj. Mellis, Siss. Misce: fiat linctus cujus sumat cochl. j. parvulum quum tussis urget. In the Cough of Phthisis.—Dr. Theophilus Thompson. Prescriptions containing Morphia, for internal use. 2043 R Morphias, gr. j. Confect. Rosae, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. vj. div. Magendie. 2044 R Morphias Acetatis, gr. j. Confec. Rosas, gr. xvj. Misce, et div. in pil. viij. MlALHE. 2045 R Morphias Acetatis. gr. ss. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. iij. Misce: fiat pil. sextis horis repetendus. In Mucous Enteritis.—Dr. Gregory. 2046 R Morphias Sulph. gr. ij. Potassii Cyanidi, gr. iv. Mucilag. q. s. ut fiant pil. xxiv. Sumat j. sextis horis. In Neuralgia.—Rougier. 2047 R Morphias Hydrochlor. gr. J. Pilula? Hydrarg., Extr. Lupuli, ana gr. ij. Misce: fiat pilula, hora som. sum. In Inflammatory Fever.—Dr. Thomas. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 257 2048 R Morphias Acetatis, gr. j. Pulv. Digitalis, gr. vj. Extr. Pulsatillas, gr. xij. Sacchari, 3j. Misce, et div. in pulv. xxxvj. Sumat j. quater in die. In the Cough and Sleeplessness of Consumptive Patients.—Cadet. 2049 R Morphias Acetatis, gr. xv. Cupri Ammonio sulphatis, Sss. Fellis inspissati, Pulv. Quassias, ana 3iv. Misce, et div. in pil. centum. Sumat v. nocte maneque. In Diabetes Mellitus.—Brendt. (The dose is very large. Eix) 2050 R Morphias Sulph. gr.j. Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. iij. Olei Amygdalas, gtt. xij. Extr. Aconiti, gr. ij. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Mellis, ana quant, suff. Misce: fiant pil. vj. Sumat j. tertiis vel quartis horis. Brera. 2051 R Morphias Acetatis, gr. xvj. Aqua? destil. Sj. Acidi Acetici, TTtiij. Spir. Vini, Siss. Misce. (In doses of from 5 to 30 drops.) Anodyne.—Dr. Copland. 2052 R Morphias grani quartam partem, Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, nocte sumendus. 2053 R Morphias Acetatis, gr. |. Aceti destil. Rlij. Aquas florum Aurant. Sij. Aquas destil. Sj. Syrupi Aurant. 5ss. Misce : fiat haustus pacificus. Brera. Dr. Paris. 2054 R Morphias Acetatis, gr.j.—ij. Inf. Gentianas Co. Svss. Syrupi Aurant. Sss. Solve, et misce. Sumat quartam partem ter die. In.Chorea of Adults.—Dr. Thomas. 2055 R Solut. Morphias Acetatis, gtt. xx. Lactucarii, gr. x. Inf. Anthemidis, Sv. Syrupi Althasas, Sss. Misce. Dose, a spoonful. Beral. 2056 R Morphias Hydrochlor. gr. j. . Acidi Hydrochlor. dil. Ulv. Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. Sss. Aquas, Sj. Syrupi Scillas, Sj. Misce. Sumat Sj. quum tussis urget. In the Cough of Phthisis.—-Dr. Theophilus Thompson. 2057 R Eiq. Morph. Acet. ULj.—ij. Aquas Sj- Misce: fiat haustus mane sum. (To be succeeded by the following.) 22* 258 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2058 R Magnes. Sulph. Sj. Inf. Rosas, Siss. Acidi Hydrocyan. Ulj. Syrupi Tolut. 3j. Misce : fiat haustus, primo mane sum. In Hamoptysis.—Sir C. Scudamore. Prescriptions containing Paregoric and other preparations, not generally named after opium. 2059 R Tinct. Opii Camphorata?, Sss. Tartari Emetici, gr. j. Nitratis Potassas, 3U. Mist. Amygdalar. Sxij. Misce: flat mist, pectoralis, cujus sum. cochl. j. amplum omni hora, vel urgente tussi. In Bronchitis.—Dr. Graves. 2060 R Tinct. Camphoras Co. Ulxx. Vini Ipecacuanhas, Ulx. Vini Antim. Tart. TTlxxx. Mucilag. Acacia?, Svij. Misce. Sumat Sij. quarta quaque hora. In Severe Coughs of Children of four years of age.—Dr. West. 2061 R Tinct. Camphoras Co. Sj. Vini Antim. Sss. Pulv. Acaciae, Extr. Glycyrrhizas, ana Siij- Aquas, Svj. Misce bene. (A tablespoonful every 3 or 4 hours.) In Catarrh.—Dr. Dewees (U. S.) 2062 R Syrupi simp. Sij. Vini Antimonii, Tinct. Camph. Co., ana Sj. Tinct. Tolutani, Ulxij. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. minimum ex decoct, hordei ter quaterve in die quum tussis urget For Children.—Mr. Savory. 2063 R Pil. Saponis c. Opio, gr. xx. Camph. rasas et redactas, Sss. Mucilag. q. s. Misce: div. in pil. xij. Capiat unam sexta quaque hora. In Irritation of the Neck of the Bladder.—Dr. Neligan. 2064 R Pil. Styracis comp. Confect. Aromaticas, ana Sss. Misce, ut fiant pilula? duodecim. Sumat ij. omni nocte. In Diarrhaa. Enemata, Injections, and Suppositories. 2065 R Tinct. Opii, gtt. v.—vj. Inf. Valerianas, Siij. Misce: fiat enema. For Spasms in Children.—Swediaur. 2066 R Tinct. Opii, Sj. Inf. Valerianas, Sx. Mucilag. Acacias, Sj. Misce: sit enema. Antispasmodic.—Dr. Copland. 2067 R Amyli, Sj. Aquas Calidas, Oj. Morphias Acetatis, gr. j. Misce: fiat enema. In Chronic Diarrhaa.—Cadet. 2068 R Mist. Acacias, Siij. Olei Olivas, Sj. Misce, et adde Vini Opii, ULxxx. Fiat enema. In Ardor Urina.—Dr. Thomas. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 259 2069 R Liq. Opii sedativi, Ulxxx. Inf. Valeriana?, Sj- Mucilag. Acacia?, Sss. Misce : fiat enema. To allay pain in Cancer of the Womb.—Dr. Ashwell. 2070 R Extr. Opii, gr. ij. Aquas ferventis, Sviij. Solve, cola per chartam. Turn adde Hydrarg. Chloridi, 3j. ^lucilag. Acacias. Sj- Misce: fiat injectio, bis in die utend. Mr. Coulson. 2071 R Pulv. Opii, gr. iss. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. v. Saponis Hispan. q. s. ut fiat suppositorium. Anodyne in painful Affections of the Bowel. 2072 R Opii, gr. xij. Liq. Plumbi Diacet. gtt. xij. Aquas, Six. Misce: fiat injectio. In Gonorrhaa.—Girtenner. 2073 R Morphias, gr. ij. Vitelli ovi unius, Olei Anthemidis, Olei Papaveris, ana Sj. Misce: fiat injectio. To ease pain in Ear-ache, acute Gonorrhaa, and Hamorrhoids.—Brera. The remaining prescriptions are for external use only. 2074 R Opii pulv. Siss. Pulv. Lini sem. Sss. Aquas puras, Oiss. Decoque ad octarium; dein cola. Fiat lotio, qua jam calida, utatur. As an Application to bruised and painful parts. 2075 R Extr. Opii, Sij. Aquas ferventis, Oj. Solve, et cola. As a Fomentation in Pruriginous Affections.—Radius. 2076 R Morphias Sulph. gr. vj. Boracis, Sss. Aqua? Rosas, Siij. Misce : fiat lotio. As an Application in Pruritus Vulva, washing first with tepid soap and water.—Meigs. 2077 R Decoct. Lini seminum, Siv. Croci stigmatorum, Sj. Vini Opii, Sj. Macera Crocum in decocto, cola, et adde Vinum Opii. Fiat collyrium. In Ophthalmia.—Foy. 2078 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Sss. Vini Opii, Sj. Aquas Rosas, Sviij. Misce: fiat collyrium. Ophthalmia.—Dr. Hooper. 2079 R Lin. Saponis Co. Sj. Liq. Ammonias, Siij. Olei Caryophylli, Sj. Tinct. Opii, Sss. Misce: fiat linimentum anodynum. Dr. Copland. 2080 R Olei Amygdalas, Sij. Camphoras, Sj. Tinct. Opii, Sss. Misce: fiat linimentum anodynum. Mr. Savory. 260 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2081 R jEtheris Sulph. Siiss. Tinct. Camphoras, Siiss. Tinct. Opii, sss. Misce: fiat embrocatio. In Flatulent Colic.—Dr. Ainslie. 2082 R Tinct. Opii, Sij- Liq. Ammonias, Sj. Tinct. Cantharidis, Siij- Lin. Saponis, 5x. Misce : fiat linimentum. In Lumbago.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 2083 R Lin. Saponis Co. Siss. Liq. Ammonias, Tinct. Cantharidis, Tinct. Opii, ana Sj. Misce: fiat linimentum. In Colic, and other local pains.—De. Joy. 2084 R Tinct. Opii, Spir. Ammon. Co., Lin. Saponis Co., ana Sij- Misce : fiat embrocatio. (To be rubbed on the back and sides.) In Influenza.—Mr. Evans. 2085 R Tinct. Opii, Sij- Tinct. Lyttas, Sij. Lin. Camphoras Co. Sj. Misce: fiat linimentum. (To be rubbed on the chest.) In Hooping Cough.—Dr. West. 2086 R Tinct. Opii, f Sj. Spir. Camphorae, Liq. Ammonias, ana Sss. Misce: fiat embrocatio, supra ventriculi regionem saspe infricanda. In mild Cholera.—Dr. Thomas. 2087 R Morphias, gr. iij. Olei Amygdali, Sj. Misce: fiat linimentum. To be rubbed near the Eye in painful Affections of that organ.—Poll 2088 R Syrupi Opii, Sj. Axungias, Siij. Essentia? Rosas, THJv. Misce: fiat unguentum. For Chapped Lips.—Pierquin. 2089 R Opii, 5ss. Extr. Conii, Sj. Ung. Resinas, Sss. Misce: fiat unguentum. To Gangrenous Ulcers.—Carus. 2090 R Opii pulv. subtiliss. Sj. Camphoras rasas, gr. xv. Adipis prasparatas, Sss. Misce: fiat unguentum. (To be rubbed on the parts affected with spasm.) In Tetanus.—Dr. Thomas. 2091 R Ung. Hydrarg. fort. Siij. Ung. Opii, 5j. Misce: fiat unguentum, bis terve die utendum. To Ulcers of the Sphincter Ani.—Mr. J. Hilton. 2092 R Morphias Acet. gr. iv. Ung. Hydrarg. 3ij. Adipis, Sij. Misce: fiat unguentum. (A piece of the size of a pea to be rubbed on the pubes.) In Cancer of the Uterus.—Von Hildenbrand. 2093 R Opii Pulv. 3ij. Camphora?, 5ss. Picis Burgund. Emp. Litharg. ana q. s. ut fiat emplastrum. For Rheumatic and Neuralgic Pains of the Chest, Back, and Loins. Dr. Graves. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 261 Orchis. See Salepa. ORIGANUM. Marjoram. The Origanum vulgare (Nat. Ord. Labiata) is a native plant, of a fra- grant smell and pungent taste. It contains a volatile oil, which is sepa- rated by distillation, and possesses stimulant and carminative properties. The infusion of Marjoram has been employed as a tonic, diaphoretic, and emmenagogue. The dose of Oleum Origani is 5 to 10 minims. Infusum Origani, one ounce to one ounce and a half. OVUM. Egg. The egg, which is so well known as an article of food, is produced by the hen of the domestic fowl, Phasianus Gallus. Within a calcareous shell it contains two parts, divided by a membrane, both fluid at first, but co- agulated by heat. These are the white of egg (albumen ovi), and the yolk of egg (vitellus ovi). The former is important medicinally as being the best antidote to poisoning by any of the soluble salts of mercury or copper. The yolk of egg is a yellow oleaginous fluid, which forms an emulsion with water, and is of use in suspending many oily and other substances which cannot well be given in solution. Oleum Vitelli Ovi (Paris Codex), is used as an application to sores and haemorrhoids. 2094 R Ovi vitelli unius, Aquas, Oij. Misce, ut fiat emulsio. Dein adde Salis communis, Sss. ' Solve, sit pro potu. In Mesenteric Atrophy of Children.—Hufeland. 2095 R Ovi Vitelli, Sss. Cetacei, Sij. Syrupi Althasas, Sss. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Siss. Aqua? destil. Siv. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. amplum frequenter. As a demulcent in coughs.—Dr. Gregory. 2096 R Vitelli Ovi unius, Olei Lini, Sij. Misce bene, ut fiat linimentum. (The white of egg is used to make a liniment in the same manner.) As an Application to Burns.—Radius. PAPAVER. Poppy. This term is restricted to the ripe capsules of the poppy which pro- duces Opium—P. Somniferum. They are globular in form, light, dry and brown outside ; inside hollow, divided by numerous partitions, and con- taining numerous small seeds which yield a fixed oil. These capsules contain a narcotic principle, which is similar to opium. Their extract is used in the same cases as opium, but it is not so powerful. The de- coction of poppies is much used as an anodyne fomentation to painful bruises and swellings. Besides the narcotic principle, it contains much mucilage, and some oil derived from the seeds. Extractum Papaveris (L., E.), 2 to 10 grains. Decoctum Papaveris (L., E., D.), is for outward use. Syrupus Papaveris (L. E.), 1 to 4 drachms. Cataplasma Papaveris, emollient and anodyne. 262 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2097 R Syrupi Papaveris, Succi Limonum, ana Sss. Confect. Rosas, Sj. Misce: fiat linctus, cujus sumat cochl. j. parvulum pro re nata. In Phthisical Cough.—Dr. Theophilus Thompson. 2098 R Syrupi Papaveris, Svj. Oxymellis Scillas, Siij. Decoct. Hordei, Svj. Misce. Cap. cochl. ij. magna ter die. In Simple Catarrh—Dr. W. Ainslie. 2099 R Syrupi Papaveris, Sij. Mucilag. Acaciae, Siss. Conf. fruct. Rosa? Caninas, Sj. Acidi Sulph. dil. Sij- Misce: fiat linctus. Dosis, cochl. minimum subinde. In Coughs.—Dr. Copland. 2100 R Mucilag. Tragacanthas, Siiss. Oxymellis Scillas, Sss. Syrupi Papaveris, Sj- Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. amplum saspius urgenti tusse gradatim deglu- tiendum. Sprague. 2101 R Mist. Camphoras, Six. Potassas Nitratis, gr. vj. Spir. jEth. Sulph. C. 5j. Tinct. Opii, 1R.x.—xij. Syrupi Papaveris, 5'j- Misce: fiat haustus anodynus, hora decubitus sumendus. Dr. Copland. 2102 R Tinct. Rhodii, Sss. Mucilag. Acacias ver. Svj. Tere bene, et adde gradatim Inf. Uvas Ursi, Syrupi Papaveris, ana Sij. Misce: fiat mistura. Dosis pars quarta ter quaterve in die. In Asthma and in Chronic Catarrhs.—Dr. Copland. 2103 R Mucilag. Sv. Decoct. Papaveris, Oj. Albuminis Ovi, Sj. Misce : fiat injectio. In Acute Gonorrhaa.—Gassicourt. PAREIRA. This is the root of Cissampelos Pareira, a climbing shrub, of the Nat. Ord. Menispermacea. It has a slightly bitter taste, and is demulcent and tonic in its action. It has some diuretic power. It is used in diseases of the urino-genital system—as in gonorrhoea, leucorrhoea—but chiefly in chronic inflammation of the bladder, in which case Sir B. Brodie and others prefer it to Uva Ursi. Extractum Pareira (L.), 5 grains to 1 scruple. Decodum Pareira, 1 to 3 ounces. Infusum Pareira (L., E.), 1 to 2 ounces. Tinctura Pareira (Brodie), half a drachm to a drachm. 2104 R Inf. Pareira?, Sviij. Acidi Nitrici dil. Tn_xl. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. iij. ampla ter quaterve in die. In Phosphatic Urine.—Dr. Joy. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 263 2105 R Inf. Pareiras, Sviij. Acidi Nitrici dil. Ulxl. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Sij. Misce. Sj-—Siss. for a dose. In Chronic Inflammation of the Bladder, with Phosphatic Urine. Dr. Hooper. 2106 R Acidi Benzoici, gr. ix. Decoct. Pareiras, Siss. Acet. Morphia?, gr. f—y. Misce: fiat haustus. In Mucous Urine.—Dr. G. Bird. PAULLINIA. This is a dried paste, formed of the pounded seeds of PauUinia sorbilis, a climbing Brazilian plant (Nat. Ord. Sapindacea). It is much esteemed in South America as a tonic and astringent, and has been given in chlo- rosis, diarrhoea, and dysentery. It is generally mixed with chocolate, and may be taken almost ad libitum in this form. The dose of PauUinia is from 10 to 30 grains. Syrupus PauUinia (Gavrelle) half an ounce, or more. Pilula PauUinia (Gavrelle), 5 to 10 at a dose. 2107 R PauUinia?, Svss. Sacchari albi, ftiss. Aquas, q. s. ut fiat pasta in trochiscos gr. x. div. Gavrelle. PETROLEUM. Petroleum, Rock Oil, or Persian Naphtha, is a liquid bitumen which flows out of the earth in many parts of the world, as at Rangoon, in Barbadoes, in North America, &c. It is a stimulant antispasmodic, being also diaphoretic, and occasionally used for its anthelmintic pro- perties. Externally applied, it is rubefacient, and enters into the com- position of many stimulating liniments. The dose is from half a drachm to a drachm. 2108 R Petrolei, Sss. Tinct. Assafcetida, Svj. Misce. (40 drops 3 times a day.) In Tapeworm.—Schwartz. 2109 R Petrolei, Sij. Tinct. Scillas, Sj. Spir. Juniperi, Svj. Misce : fiat mistura diuretica. (Dose, 40 drops 3 times a day.) In Dropsy.—Vogt. 2110 R Petrolei, Sss. Olei Terebinthinas, Sj. Spir. Juniperi, Siv. Misce: fiat embrocatio. To be rubbed on the Loins in Atony of the Urinary Passages and Dropsy. Radius. 2111 R Petrolei, Sss. Spir. Lavandula?, Sj. Tinct. Opii, Sij. Misce: fiat lotio. To Frozen Limbs.—Phcsbus. 2112 R Petrolei, Siij. Camphoras, 3j. Ung. simplicis, Siss. Misce : fiat unguentum. To Rheumatic Limbs, Sec—Radius. 264 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. PHELLANDRIUM. Water Fennel. The seeds of the Phellandrium aquaticum, a common English plant (Nat. Ord. Umbellifera), have been occasionally employed for their real or supposed influence over pectoral complaints. They act, in large doses, as a narcotic poison. Dose, 5 to 10 grains. Infusum Phellandrii (Bird), dose, half an ounce. 2113 R Sem. Phellandrii, Sss. Alcoholis, Svj. Macera per horas xxiv., et adde Vini Burgundias, Svj. Macera per dies tres, et cola. Capiat V\x.—lx. In Chronic Bronchial and Pulmonary Affections.—Marcus. 2114 R Sem. Phelland. aquat. cont. Sj. Gummi Acacias, Sj- Aquas ferventis, Six. Macera, et cola. Colatura? adde Syrupi Altha>as, Sss. Vini Ipecac. Sij. Misce. Capiat cochl. ij. larga tertiis vel quartis horis. In Catarrh.—Dr. Copland. PHOSPHORUS. Phosphorus is one of the chemical elements. It is semi-transparent, generally yellowish in appearance, and of a waxy consistence. It easily bends. It is so readily combustible that it takes fire at the slightest friction. It has a garlic-like odor and taste. In large doses, it is a powerful corrosive poison ; in very small quantities it is employed as a diffusible stimulant. It may be given to rouse the vital powers in typhoid fever, in the latter stage of phthisis, and in exhaustion from any chronic disease. It has been recommended in gout and rheumatism. It is employed externally as an ingredient in various rubefacient liniments, which are rubbed on to.paralyzed parts, and used in obstinate skin dis- eases. The dose is from one-tenth to one-twentieth of a grain, but it must never be given in substance. JEther Phosphoratus (Van Mons), 5 to 10 minims three times daily, in some emollient liquid. 2115 R Phosphor!, gr. iij. Olei Caryophylli, TTlxij. Pulv. Glycyrrh. q. s. Ut fiat massa in pil. xij. div., quar. j. bis die sumatur. (Quantity of Phosphorus may be cautiously increased to a scruple.) In Lupus, obstinate Scaly Diseases, and Syphilitic Tubercles. Dr. Hooper. 2116 R Phosphori, gr. iij.—9j. Olei Caryophylli, Ulx.—Sj. Mucilag. q. s. Ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat j. bis quotidie. In Lupus, Syphilitic Tubercle, and inveterate Scaly Diseases. Dr. Burgess. 2117 R Phosphori, gr. iv. Olei Olivas, Sss. Digere per dies 14 in loco obscuro, denique adde Olei Carui, U^iv. (Dose, 15 drops 3 times a day, cauticftisly increased, in almond emulsion.) Stimulant, in Phthisis, Skin Diseases, Sec.—Dr. Hooper. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 265 2118 R Phosphori puri, gr. ij. jEtheris Sulph. Sj. Olei Valeriana?, 1U_xij. Misce. (In doses of 5 to 10 drops on sugar.) Dr. Copland. 2119 R Phosphori, gr. ss. Olei Succini, Sss. Misce. (10 drops, 3 times a-day, in a wineglassful of cold water.) In Paralysis. 2120 R Olei Olivarum opt. Sviij. Phosphori excisi, gr. xx. Solve cum calore, cola ex frigido, et fiat linimentum. In Local Paralysis, Marasmus, Rheumatism, and Chronic Arthritis. Dr. Copland. 2121 R Phosphori, gr. vj. Olei Amygdalas, Sj. Ammonia? Carb. Camphoras, ana gr. ij. Misce : fiat linimentum. AUGUSTIN. 2122 R jEtheris Phosphorati, Sj. Cerati (nihilo aqua? mixt.), Sv. Misce: fiat unguentum. In cases of Lupus, Syphilitic Tubercle, and Acne Rosacea.—Dr. Burgess. 2123 R Phosphori, gr. ij.—v. jEtheris, q. s. Liqua, et adde Camphora?, 3j. Cerati albi, Sss. Misce: ut fiat unguentum. In Lupus, Syphilitic Tubercle, and Acne Rosacea.—Dr. Hooper. PIMENTA. Allspice. This is the small unripe berry of Eugenia Pimenta (Nat. Ord. Myrta- cea), an evergreen West Indian tree. They have a very aromatic odor, and strong spicy taste. They contain a volatile oil. Both Pimenta and its oil are used as diffusible stimulants and stomachics, and employed to give an agreeable flavor to other medicines. The dose of the powder is from 10 to 40 grains. Oleum Pimenta, 1 to 3 minims. Aqua Pimenta (L., E., D.) is used as a vehicle. Spiritus Pimentir (L., E , D.), 1 to 2 drachms. Tinctura Pimenta (Swediaur), 10 to 12 drops. 2124 R Pulv. Pimenta?, Pulv. Cinnamomi, Pulv. Croci, ana gr. iv. Opii, gr.j. Confect. Rosas, q. s. ut fiant boli ij. quor. j. pro dosi. In Chronic Diarrhaa.—Foy. PIPERES. The Peppers. The berries of Piper nigrum and Piper longum, Black Pepper and Long Pepper (Nat. Ord. Piperacea), are used as condiments, on account of their pungent odor and fiery taste. They are both employed in me- dicine as stimulants. Black Pepper deprived of its dark skin forms White Pepper. Black Pepper has been given in gonorrhoea, in the same manner as cubebs; also used in intermittent fevers, and applied in oint- ment to ringworm. It is given in confection in cases of internal piles, which it stimulates by passing over them in the bowel. Long Pepper 266 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. is chiefly employed as a carminative adjunct to other medicines. Either this or the other may be made use of in the formation of a stimulant plaster. Their dose is from 10 to 20 grains. Piperine is the active principle of the peppers, and may be prepared from them. It is analogous in chemical nature to the resins. It has a bitter and acrid taste, and has been much used in Italy as a substitute for quinine in the treatment of intermittents. The dose is from 2 to 10 grains. Confeclio Piperis (L., E., D.), dose, 1 drachm. Oleum Piperis, 1 to 3 minims. Tinctura Piperis, half a drachm to a drachm. Unguentum Piperis nigri (D. 1826). 2125 R Confect. Piperis nigri, Confect. Cassias, ana Sj. Misce: fiat confectio. (Dose, Sij., increased to Sss., 2 or 3 times a-day.) For Hamorrhoids.—Dr. Hooper. 2126 R Confect. Piperis nigri, Sj. Assafoetidas, gr. v. Syrupi Zingiberis, q. s. Ut fiat electuarium idoneas crassitudinis bis quotidie sumendum. In Hamorrhoids.—Dr. Paris. 2127 R Confect. Piperis nigri, 3ij. Sulph. loti, 9j. Aquas Cinnamomi, 5xj. Misce : fiat haustus, mane sumendus. In Hamorrhoids.—Dr. Gregory. 2128 R Farinas Sinapis, ftss. Pulv. Piperis nigri, Zingiberis Pulv. ana Sj- Syrupi, q. s. Fiat cataplasma. To be applied to the Pit of the Stomach in Colic, or to the Feet as a Revulsive.—Dr. Ellis. 2129 R Pulv. Piperis nigri, Galbani, ana Siij. Picis nigras, Sij. Olei Bacc. Lauri, q. s. Misce: fiat emplastrum. Stimulating in Rheumatism.—Augustin. 2130 R Pulv. Piperis longi, Pulv. Zingiberis, ana Sss. Albuminus Ovi, q. s. Misce bene, ut fiat cataplasma. Rubefacient in Pleurisy.—Foy. 2131 R Piperinas, gr. xij. Extr. Gentianas, q. s. Misce, et divide in pil. xij. (One every hour, in the absence of fever.) In Ague.—Dr. Ellis. 2132 R Pil. Hydrarg. gr.j. Piperinas, Quina? Disulph., ana gr. ij. Syrupi, q. s. Misce: fiat pilula. (One three times a-day, for a few days, after the paroxysm has been checked by pipe- rine.) Hartte. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 267 PIX BURGUNDICA. Burgundy Pitch. The impure resin which exudes from some large trees of the Nat. Ord. Conifera, especially Abies excelsa and Pinus Palustris, is known by the names Abietis Resina, Thus, Frankincense, &c. When it is strained and purified it constitutes Thus praparatum, or Pix Burgundica. These substances are rarely used internally, but they are employed in the preparation of various plasters and ointments, used as rubefacient or strengthening applications. Such are the following:— Emplastrum Thuris, (D.) Emplastrum Picis, (L., E.) Emp. Picis Compositum, (Lisbon Pharm.) Ceratum Picis, (Beral.) 2133 R Picis Burgundica?, Sv. Mucilag. q. s. Misce, et divide in pilulas centum. (Six to eight, three times a-day.) In Cutaneous Affections.—Ulrich. 2134 R Picis, Siv. Coras flavae, Ibij. Olei Olivas, Ibiss. Resinas flavas, Siv. Mellis, Ibss. Sapon. Castil. Sj. His, lento igne simul liquefactis, et postquam assidue movendis, donee pene refrixerint, adde Bals. Canad. Siv. Misce: ut fiat unguentum. To Scrofulous Ulcers.—Mr. C. Hogg. PIX NIGRA. PIX LIQUIDA. Pitch and Tar. Tar (Pix liquida) is a blackish empyreumatic liquid, somewhat re- sembling turpentine, obtained by the slow combustion of various species of Pine. It is made largely in North America. Pitch (Pix nigra) is the solid mass left on evaporating tar. Both are stimulant, diaphoretic, and alterative. Internally they are chiefly used in cutaneous diseases, especially in lepra and psoriasis. Pitch has also been given in piles. Both tar and pitch are much em- ployed in the formation of ointments and plasters, which are of use in stimulating diseased parts to a healthy action, or in affording pro- tection where it is needed. (Tar-water has been given in chest affec- tions, and many other diseases.) The dose of tar is from half a drachm to a drachm. It may conve- niently be given enclosed in capsules. The dose of pitch is from 10 grains to half a drachm. Aqua Picis liquida, 1 to 2 pints in a day. Unguentum Picis liquida (L., E., D.), used in porrigo and lepra. Unguentum Picis \nigra~\, (L.) A stimulant application to ulcers and cutaneous diseases. Emplastrum Picis nigra (Wirtemburg Pharm.) 2135 R Picis nigra?, Sj. Pulv. Acacias, Sss. Misce, et div. in pil. xx., quarum sumat ij. omni nocte. In Hamorrhoids.—Dr. Wardleworth. 268 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2136 R Picis liquids, 5j. Farinas tritici, q. s. Ut flat massa in pil. gr. iv. dividenda. Dr. G. B. Wood. 2137 R Picis liquidas, Pulv. Glycyrrh., ana Sss. Misce, ut fiat massa in pil. gr. iv. div. Harum sumat asger ij. ad. vj. ter quaterve in die. In Lepra and Psoriasis. 2138 R Ung. Picis liquidas, Ung. Sulph., ana partes asquales. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Porrigo, Lepra, and Scabies.—Pharm. Guyensis. PLATINI SALES. Salts of Platinum. Platinum, like Gold, is insoluble in all fluids except Aqua regia. By this the Bichloride of Platinum is formed. Seventeen parts of this being added in solution to six parts of common salt, the Chloroplatinate of Soda is produced, and may be obtained on evaporation. These two salts have been used in medicine, and in their operation they much resemble the corresponding preparations of Gold. In large doses they are poi- sonous. They were found by Hofer to be very efficacious when given in syphilitic affections and rheumatism. They are also given as altera- tives in skin diseases. The Chloroplatinate of Soda is less irritating than the Bichloride of Platinum. The dose of the Bichloride is from half a grain to a grain and a half; of the Chloroplatinate, 1 to 3 grains. 2139 R Platini Bichloridi sice. gr. iss. Mucilag. Acacia^, Aquas puras, ana Siij- Misce : fiat mistura. (To be taken by tablespoonfuls in the course of 24 hours.) HoFER. 2140 R Platini Bichloridi, gr. viij. Guaiaci Resinas, Sj. Pulv. Glycyrrh. q. s. Ut fiant pil. xx. Sumat asger j. ad iv. nocte maneque. Dr. Dunglison (U. S.) 2141 R Platini Bichlor. gr. v. Sodii Chloridi puri. gr. viij. Mucilag. Acacias, Aqua? puras, ana Siij. Misce. (To be taken by spoonfuls in the 24 hours.) In old Syphilitic Diseases.—Dr. Dunglison. 2142 R Sodii Chloroplatinatis, Sss. Decoct. Papaveris, Sviij. Misce : fiat infectio. In Gonorrhaa and Leucorrhaa.—Hofer. 2143 R Platini Bichlor. Sj. Extr. Belladonnas, 5ij. Adipis, Siv. .Misce, ut fiat unguentum. An application to indolent Ulcers .—Hofer. PLUMBI PRJEPARATA. Preparations of Lead. The preparations of lead are used as astringents both externally and internally, and are also employed for their antispasmodic or sedative properties. They are poisonous in large doses. Applied to the surface THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 269 in plasters and ointments, and in lotions to inflamed parts; they are given internally to check haemoptysis and other forms of bleeding, as well as in fluxes from the bowels and the urino-genital organs. The acetate of lead is in the most frequent use. Plumbi Oxidum Semivitreum. Semivitrified Protoxide of Lead. Li- tharge. This is not used internally, but is employed in making plaster, which is a sort of soap containing oxide of lead instead of an alkali. Plasters are applied to tumors, local inflammations, and diseased parts generally, to resolve or protect them. Many ointments, cerates, and other local applications, contain oxide of lead. Plumbi Acetas. Acetate of Lead is the preparation generally adopted for internal use. In cases of haemoptysis, haematemesis, diarrhoea, dys- entery, it may be given in doses of 3 to 5 grains. It is used externally to form astringent lotions, injections, and ointments. Plumbi Diacetas. Diacetate of Lead is formed by boiling the Oxide in a solution of the Acetate. Its solution constitutes Goulard's Extract of Lead. It is used to form cooling and astringent lotions to inflamed parts, collyria in various forms of ophthalmia, and injections in gonor- rhoea and leucorrhoea. Plumbi Carbonas. Carbonate of Lead. White Lead. Its powder has been used as an astringent, and mixed with lard to form a cooling oint- ment. Plumbi Nitras. Nitrate of Lead resembles the Acetate in its action. It is contained in Ledoyen's Disinfecting Fluid. Plumbi Chloridum. This is only used locally. It has been employed in an astringent wash to cancerous ulcerations. Plumbi lodidum. The yellow Iodide of Lead has been given inter- nally as an alterative and resolvent in scrofulous affections, in doses of £ to 3 grains. It is also applied in the form of ointment to indolent ulcers and strumous tumors. Plumbi Nilro-saccharas. This salt has been proposed by Dr. Hoskins, of Jersey, as a solvent for urinary calculi, a certain quantity in solution being injected into the bladder for this purpose. Plumbi Tannas. Tannate of Lead has been applied, in the form of ointment, to sloughing bed-sores; and has been recommended as an ap- plication to chapped nipples. The following preparations of Lead are made according to prescribed formulae :— Pilula Plumbi Opiata (E.), 1 to 2 for a dose. Each contains 3 grains of Acetate of Lead and half a grain of Opium. They are given in diar- rhoea, dysentery, and several internal hemorrhages. Pilula Plumbi lodidi (Cottereau), 1, gradually increasing to 5, night and morning. The remaining forms are for external use :— Emplastrum Plumbi, (L., E., D.) Litharge, or Lead Plaster. Dia- chylon Plaster. Emplastrum Resina (L., E., D.) Resin, adhesive, or sticking plaster. Both this and the last are used for strapping, and to keep together the edges of wounds. Unguentum Plumbi Compositum (L.) Unguentum Plumbi lodidi (L., D.) Applied to scrofulous swellings, &c Unguentum Plumbi Carbonatis (E., D.) 23* 270 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Emp. Plumbi Carbonatis (U. S.) Unguentum Plumbi Acetatis (E., D.) Ceratum Plumbi Acetatis (L.) (The last two form admirable cooling applications to sores and irri- table eruptions.) Liquor Plumbi Diacetatis (L., E., D.) Liq. Plumbi Diacet. dilutus (L.) Goulard Water. This is much em- ployed as an astringent and cooling lotion to inflamed parts, and to form collyria, &c. Ceratum Plumbi Compositum (L ), contains the solution of Diacetate of Lead. Prescriptions for internal use : 2144 R Plumbi Acetatis, Pulv. Malvas, ana Sj. Syrupi simplicis, q. s. Ut fiant pil. xxxvj. Sumat iv.—v. in die. To check sweats in Phthisis.—Radius. 2145 R Calomelanos, gr.j.—ij. Plumbi Acetatis, gr. ss.—j. Misce. Divide in pulv. iv. Sumat j. tertiis horis. In Cholera infantum.—Dr. Ellis. 2146 R Plumbi Acetatis, Sss. Calomelanos, gr. v. Confect. Rosa?, q. s. ut fiant pil. x. (One every two to four hours.) In Hamatemesis.—Dr. Ellis. 2147 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. iij. Pil. Saponis Co. gr. ij. Misce: fiat pil., mane et nocte repetenda. In Hamoptysis.—Dr. Gregory. 2148 R Plumbi Acetatis. gr. a—ij. Pulv. Ipecac. Co. gr. v. Pulv. Scillas, gr.j.—ij. Misce: fiat pulvis, bis terve die sumendus. In the Bronchitis of Fever.—Dr. Henderson. 2149 R Plumbi Acetatis, Opii, ana gr. vj. Sacchari albi, 3j. Misce, et div. in pulv. xij. quar. j. ter quaterve indies sum. Diarrhaa, Sec.—Dr. Hooper. 2150 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. iij. Opii, gr.j. Extr. Conii, gr. v. Fiat massa, in pil. ij. div.; quas sumat bis quotidie, superbibendo. Haustulum aliquem acetosum, donee sanguinis profluvium cessaverit. In Hamorrhages.—Dr. Paris. 2151 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. xviij. Opii purificati, gr. ij. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. x. Misce, et div. in pil. vj. Sumat j. sextis horis. In Hamoptysis.—Dr. Gregory. 2152 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. ij. Aceti pestil. Sss. Aquas, ad. Siss. Misce: fiat haustus. (The Acet. Acid is to prevent the formation in the stomach of Carbonate of Lead, which is thought to produce Colic.) In Hamoptysis.—Dr. Theophilus Thompson. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 271 2153 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. ij. Opii, gr. y. Extr. Hyoscyami, gr. iv. Misce, et divide in pil. ij. (To be given at proper intervals, and washed down with a little distilled vinegar and water. Half a grain of Nit. Silver may sometimes be added with advantage.) In the Diarrhaa of Phthisis.—Dr. Theophilus Thompson. 2154 R Plumbi Acetatis, Sss. Ferri Sulph. Siij. Aceti, Spir. rectif. ana Sij. Aqua? Rosas, 5vj. Misce : fiat mistura. (Dose, Sss.—Sj. in some proper vehicle.) In profuse Sweating, Diarrhaa, and Gonorrhaa.—Gormann. 2155 R Plumbi lodidi, gr. iv. Confect. Rosas, q. s. Ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat j. nocte maneque. In Syphilitic Eruptions, Sec—Dr. Hooper. 2156 R Plumbi lodidi, Pulv. Digitalis, ana gr. vj. Extr. Stramonii alcohol, gr. ij. Sacchari, Sj. Misce, et div. in pulv. xxiv. Sumat j. quater in die. Gassicourt. Prescriptions for external use. 2157 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr.j.—iss. Tere in pulverem subtilissimum, et ope penicilli tenuis aqua madefacti, dein in pul- verem immersi, applicatur ad faciem internam palpebra?. In Granular Ophthalmia of the Eyelids.—Dr. J. C. Hall. 2158 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. viij. Aqua? destil. Sviiss. Spir. rectif. Sss. Acidi Hydrocyan. dil. Sij. Fiat lotio. Signetur. Poison. Impetigo.—Dr. Paris. 2159 R Plumbi Acetatis, gr. vj. Aqua1 pur«, Sj. Tinct. Opii, gtt. xxx —1. Misce: fiat enema. (To be repeated according to the frequency of the discharges.) In Dysentery.—Dr. Batchelder. 2160 R Plumbi Acetatis, Extr. Belladonna*, ana Sj. Axungias, Svj. Misce, ut fiat unguentum. As an application to Fissure of the Anus.—Foy. 2161 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Ulxx. Aquas, Siss. Misce. To be used as an injection in Gonorrhaa.—Mr. Bransby Cooper. 2162 R Decoct. Malva? Co. Oj. Liq. Plumbi diacet. 3j.—Sij. Misce: flat lotio. In Lichen, Eczema, Impetigo, Sec.—Dr. Hooper. 2163 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Si—Sij. Inf. Althasas, Sxvj. Misce: fiat lotio. In Lichen and Chronic Eczema.—Dr. Burgess. 2164 R Liq- Plumbi Diacet. Sj. Acidi Acetici, Spir. rectif., ana Sss. Aquas, Six. Misce: fiat lotio. Astringent.—Dr. Hooper. 272 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2165 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. gtt. xv. Tinct. Opii, Sss. Aquas florum Sambuci, Siss. Misce: fiat collyrium. In Ophthalmia.—Dr. Rust. 2166 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. dil. Sj. Spir. Camphoras, Siij. Aquas, Oj. Misce : fiat lotio. To old Ulcers.—Dr. Ellis. 2167 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Utxxxiv. Aquas Calcis, Siv. Olei Olivas, Sij. Misce: fiat injectio. (To be shaken before using.) In Inflammation of the Prostate and Urethra.—Foy. 2168 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Ulxl. Vini Opii, 5j. Aquas Rosas, Sviij. Misce : fiat lotio. In Eczema.—Dr. Burgess. 2169 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. 5ss. Decoot. Hordei, Oj. Syrupi simplicis, Sj. Misce : flat gargarisma. In Cynanche.—Radius. 2170 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet., Olei Olivas, ana Sj. Aquae Rosas, Siv. Misce: fiat linimentum. As an application in extensive Burns.—Knackstedt. 2171 R Olei Olivae, Sij. Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Sj. jEtheris Sulph. 3ij- Tinct. Opii, 3j. Misce: fiat linimentum. (A rag moistened with this to be frequently applied to the inflamed part.) In Milk Abscess.—Dr. Dewees. (U. S.) 2172 R Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Sj. Aquas Rosas, Sj. Ung. Cetacei, Sij. Liqua unguentum, ut tere cum Liq. Plumbi. Postea misce ambos cum Aqua, Rosas. Fiat unguentum. For Chapped Hands.—Dr. A. T. Thompson. 2173 R Cataplasmatis simplicis, Siv. Liq. Plumbi Diacet. Sj. Ammon. Hydrochlor. Sss. Misce : fiat cataplasma. An application to indolent Tumors.—Radius. 2174 R Plumbi Subcarb. 5ij. Calcis prasparat. Sss. Cerati Galeni, Sij- Misce : fiat unguentum. In Papular Eruptions.—Dr. Burgess. 2175 . R Hydrarg. Protochlor. 5ij. Aluminis exsic, Plumbi Subcarb., ana Sss. Terebinth. Venet. Svj. Cerati Cetacei, Siss. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Porrigo Galeata.—Banyer. 2176 R Plumbi Carbon. 3j. Acidi Nitrici dil. q. s. ad solvendum. Aquas destil. Ibj. Misce: fiat lotio, bis terve indies assidue utenda. In offensive Vaginal Discharges.—Dr. 0. Ward. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 273 2177 R Plumbi Chloridi, Sj. Aqua?, Oj. Misce : fiat lotio. As a Wash to Cancerous Ulcerations, and to painful Neuralgic Tumors. Mr. Tuson. R Plumbi lodidi, gr. xij. ' Ung. Cera? Albas, Sj. Chloroformylis, 1U_viij. ad xij. Glycerina-, Sj. Misce : fiat unguentum. In obstinate cases of Prurigo.—Dr. Neligan. R Plumbi Tannatis (recentis), Svj. Axung'ut, Sxv. Misce : fiat unguentum. To be applied to Bed-sores.—Dr. Tott. R Plumbi Nitro saccharatis, gr. xij. Acidi Acet. fort. 5j. Aquas puras, Sxij. Misce: fiat lotio. (The whole is to be brought to the boiling point, and, while warm, from four to eight ounces are to be injected into the bladder, by means of a double-current caoutchouc ca- theter. Renew it in ten or fifteen minutes, as may be deemed proper.) To Decompose and Dissolve Phosphatic Calculi.—Dr. J. E. Hoskins. POTASSA. Potash. This is the oxide of the metal Potassium. It is known in solution as Liquor Potassae, and in the solid form as Potassa fusa, or caustic Potash. Potash is antacid and alterative. Given internally in moderate doses, and much diluted with water, it counteracts acidity in the stomach, in the system, and in the secretions. It checks a tendency to lithic de- posits, and is useful in gout and rheumatism, in both of which there is an excess of acid. It counteracts heartburn, gastralgia, flatulence, and dyspepsia, when depending on an excess of acid in the stomach and in- testines. As an alterative, Potash is given in scrofula, in the first stage of phthisis, in various skin diseases, andin secondary syphilitic disorders If too long continued it tends to weaken the system; or if given in too large doses, or in too concentrated a form, it is a dangerous corrosive poison. Solid Potash (Potassa Fusa, or Potassa Hydras) is a powerful caustic, destroying the tissues with which it comes in contact, on account of its very strong affinity for water. As it rapidly deliquesces, its effect spreads to a considerable distance from the place where it is applied, so that when a limited action is desired, means must be taken to confine it. Caustic Potash is used to form issues, to destroy hair and warts, and to remove the unhealthy surface from sinuous, scrofulous, or sy- philitic ulcers. It often gives great pain. It has been applied by some to the internal surface of the urethra in stricture. The Potassa cum Calce is frequently employed in the formation of issues, being less deliquescent than simple Potash. Liq. Potassa may be given internally in doses of 10 to 40 minims, for adults ; or of 1 to 5 minims for young children. The Alkaline Solution of Brandish is similarly employed. 2181 R Liq. Potassas, Sj. Liq. Calcis, Svj. Misce: fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. j. vel. ij. ampla, infestante acido (or when there is a great deposit of gravel from the urine), e jusculi tenuis poculo. In the Lithic Acid Diathesis.—Dr. Joy. 2178 2179 2180 274 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2182 R Liq. Potassa?, TTlxxx. Aqua? Menth. pip. Svij. Tinct. Gentianas, Sss. Magnesia?, Sj. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. duo media bis terve in die. In Acidity of Stomach in Gouty habits.—Dr. Thomas. 2183 R Liq. Potassas. Ulxx. Mist. Creta?, fSj. Tinct. Calumbas, Sj- Misce : flat haustus. In Acidity of Stomach.—Dr. Hooper. 2184 R Liq. Potassas, Ulxv. Inf. Serpentarias, Six. Tinct. Serpentarias, Sj. Syrupi Zingiberis, Sss. Fiat haustus, bis quotidie sum. In the Lithic Acid Diathesis.—Dr. Paris. 2185 R Solut. Alkalina? (Brandish's), 3v. Inf. Chirettas, Sviij. Spir. Anisi Co. Siij. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Misce : fiat mistura. Cap. cochl. ij. magna ter in die. In the Lithic Acid Diathesis.—Dr. Neligan. 2186 R Liq. Potassas, Sj. Sodii Chloridi, Sj. Soda? Phosphatis, Siss. Aqua*, Siij- Misce : fiat solutio. (A little to be added to the ordinary drink, so as not to affect the taste.) In Dyspepsia with Acidity.—Dr. Spurgin. 2187 R Liq. Potassas, Sss. Decoct. Dulcamaras, Sxj. Tinct. Chirettas, Sss. Misce; fiat mistura,cujus sumat cochl. ij. magna ter die. In Skin Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 2188 R Sol. Alkalin. (Brandishii), Sj. Pot. Sulph. c. Sulph. 3iss. Aquas destil. Sij. Tinct. Aurantii, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, primo mane sum. Cathartic in Skin Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 2189 R Liq. Potassas, Sij. Extr. Sarzas, Siij. Syrupi Aurantii, Sss. Spir. Anisi, Sj. Aquas, Sviij. Misce : fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. ij. ampla ter in die. To the Nurse, in infantile Herpes.—Mr. C. Hogg. 2190 R Liq. Potassas, Sij. Potassas Nitratis, Sij. Spir. jEth. Nit. Siij. Syrupi Scillas, Svj. Aquas destil. ad Svj. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. j. amplum ex cyatho aquas ter in die. Diuretic.—Mr. Furgusson. 2191 R Liq. Potassas, Siij. Mist. Acacias, Sij. Pulv. Pip. Cubebas, Sj. Aqua? puras, Sviiiss. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Misce. Sumantur cochl. iij. ampla ter die. In Gonorrhaa.—Dr. Thomas. TnE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 275 2192 R Liq. Potassa?, Siiiss. Potass. lodidi, 3j. Pulv. Rhei, 3ij. Mist. Camphoras, Svj. Misce : capiat Sj. ter die. In Gonorrhaa.—Mr. Milton. 2193 R Potassas caustica?, gr. ij. Aqua? destil. Sj. Misce : fiat injectio. To be used at the commencement of Gonorrhaa.—Girtanner. 2194 R Potassas fusas, 9ij. Aqua? destil. Siv. Misce : fiat lotio. In Chronic Forms of Favus.—Dr. Burgess. POTASSA CARBONAS et BICARBONAS. Carbonate and Bicarbonate of Potash. The Carbonate, though somewhat less active, resembles Potash in its action on the system internally, but has much less caustic power. The Bicarbonate is still milder, and more pleasant to the taste. Both are ex- tensively used as antacids in dyspepsia, gouty, lithic, and rheumatic disorders. They are also used as alteratives in glandular enlargements and mesenteric disease, and as antiphlogistics in various febrile and in- flammatory complaints. Both (but especially the Bicarbonate) are used to form effervescing draughts, for which purpose Citric Acid is prefer- able to Tartaric. The Aqua Potassa effervescens is a solution of the Bi- carbonate, into which Carbonic Acid has been forced under pressure. The dose of either of the Carbonates is from 10 grains to 1 drachm. Liquor Potassa Carbonatis (L., D.), 10 minims to 1£ drachms. Aqua Potassa effervescens (E.), half a pint to a pint. 2195 R Pulv. Potass. Carbon. Sj. Pulv. Acacias, Sj. Tere optime inter se. (Dose, 5ss.—Sj-, dissolved in water.) In Engorgement of the Bowels.—Guibourt. 2196 R Potassas Subcarb. Sss.—Sj. Inf. Quassias, Oj. Liqua. (Dose, four glasses daily.) In Lichen, Prurigo, Sec.—Dr. Burgess. 2197 R Potassas Carbon. Sj. Aquas Anethi, Siij. Misce. (Ten to twenty drops form a dose for an infant.) In Convulsions caused by Intestinal Irritation.—Mr. Savory. 2198 R Potassa? Carbon. Sij. Spirit. Amm. Arom. Sj. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Siv. Misce. Sumat Sj. pro re nata. In Pyrosis.—Dr. Ellis. 2199 R Potassas Subcarb. 3j. Pulv. Rhei, gr. v. Pilulas Hydrarg. gr. iij. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiant pil. vj. Capiat j. bis die. In Gout with Hepatic derangement.—Dr. W. Ainslie. 2200 R Potassas Carbon. 3ij. Vini Antimoni, Sj- Tinct. Opii, Ulxl. Spir. Lavand. Co. Sij. Aquas destil. Siv. Misce. (A tablespoonful every hour or two.) Expectorant.—Dp. Ellis, 276 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2201 R Gummi Acacias, Sv. Saponis Medic. Sss. Potassas Subcarb. Sij. Potassa? Nitratis, Sij. Inf. Juniperi, Ibij. Misce : fiat mistura diuretica. May be given in Gout, with twice the quantity of Potash, some Stomachic Tincture, and Tincture of Colchicum.—Dr. Copland. 2202 R Magnesias, gr. vj. Potassas Bicarb, gr. xij. Potassa? Tartratis, gr. xv. Misce: fiat pulvis, omni vespere sumendus e cyatho parvo aquas. In the Lithic Diathesis.—Sir B. Brodie. 2203 R Potassas Bicarb. Sj. Inf. Buchu, Svj. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus cap. partem quartam quartis horis. In Gout.—Mr. Hoskins. 2204 R Inf. Calumbas, Sv. Potassas Bicarb. Sj. Tinct. Gentianas Co. Siij. Fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. iij. magna meridie. In Indigestion with Acidity.—Dr. Babington. 2205 R Potassas Bicarb. 9j. Tinct. Hyoscyam. Sss. Inf. Pareiras, Siss. Misce: fiat haustus. In Mucous Urine.—Dr. G. Bird. 2206 R Potassas Bicarb., Ammon. Sesquicarbon., ana Sss. Aquas Anethi, Sviiss. (Dose, Siss. twice a-day. After breakfast and at bedtime.) In cases of Dyspepsia, Acidity, and turbid Urine.—Dr. Druitt. 2207 R Potassas Bicarb. 3ij. Inf. Anthemidis, Sx. Tinct. Opii, lM_v. Syrupi, 3j. Fiat haustus sextis horis sumendus, et ad tertiam vel quartam vicem repetendus; deinde, nisi per se alvus dejecerit, sumatur medicamentum catharticum; eademque alter- nate per mensem fiat. In the Lithic Acid Diathesis.—Dr. Paris. 2208 R Inf. Gentiana? Co. Sviij. Soda? Bicarb., Potassas Bicarb, ana 3ij. Spir. jEth. Nit. Siij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat cochl. magna duo ter die. Capiat omni mane pil. rhei co. gr. v. (At the same time, a warm soda pediluvium may be used at bedtime.) In Subacute Rheumatism.—Dr. Wright. 2209 R Potassas Carbon, gr. ij.—vj. Aquas, Sj. Misce : fiat collyrium. (To be dropped on the eye every two to four hours.) For Specks on the Cornea.—Dr. Hinsley. 2210 R Potassas Carbon. Siv. Aqua? tepidas, ftccc. Misce: fiat balneum alkalinum. In Rheumatic or Eruptive disorders.—Dr. Joy. 2211 R Potassa? Subcarb. Siv.—Sviij. Aquas, q. s. ut impleatur balnea alkalina. (Fourteen pails full.) In Skin Diseases with Itching.—Dr. Burgess. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 277 2212 R Potassas Carbon. Siij. Sodii Chloridi, Sij. Aquas Rosas, Sviij. Aquas flor. Aurant. Sij. Misce fiat lotio. To Sunburn and Freckles.—Sundelin. 2213 R Potassa? Subcarb. Sij. Aqua? destil. 5U- Mucilag. Amygd. amar. Sviij. Misce: fiat lotio. In Lichen and Prurigo.—Dr. Burgess. 2214 R Potassas Carbon. Sj. Liq. Opii sedat. Svj. Aqua? Rosas, Six. Misce: fiat lotio alkalina. (Flannels wet with this to be laid over the affected joint.) In Rheumatic Gout.—Dr. H. W. Fuller. 2215 R Potassas Carbon., Saponis albi, ana Sj. Aquas Sambuci, Oij. Solve, cola, et adde Ammon. Hydrochlor. 3'j. Sit fomentatio. To bruises.—Cadet. POTASSA TARTRAS, BITARTRAS, CITRAS, ACETAS. Tartrate, Bitartrate, Citrate, and Acetate of Potash. (Effervescing Draughts.) The neutral Tartrate of Potash is in use as a cooling purgative. It is frequently combined with senna, to hasten its action and moderate its griping tendency. It reacts as an alkali upon the urine, as do also the Citrate and Acetate. Dose, 1 to 6 drachms. The Bitartrate, Acid Tartrate, or Cream of Tartar, is but sparingly soluble in water. It has an acid taste, and is used to form refrigerant drinks in fevers. In small doses it is diuretic ; in large doses, a hydra- gogue cathartic, being frequently combined with some other laxative, as sulphur. Dose, as a diuretic, 1 scruple to 1 drachm ; as a laxative, 1 to 2 drachms ; as a strong purge, half an ounce to an ounce. The Acetate is also diuretic in small, and cathartic in large doses. It is much used for both purposes in dropsy. It is likewise employed as alterative in various skin disorders, especially lepra, and in disease of the liver. It has been given with much success in gonorrhoea. Dose, as a diuretic, 1 scruple to 1 drachm; as a cathartic, 1 drachm to half an ounce. Citrate of Potash results from the decomposition of either of the carbonates by means of citric acid or lemon juice. It is therefore given, along with the carbonic acid gas which escapes, in effervescing draughts. These constitute most agreeable refrigerant drinks in inflammatory dis- orders. They are diuretic and diaphoretic. They are also given when an alkaline action on the urine is required, as in the lithic diathesis; and to check irritability of the stomach, or control obstinate vomiting. Tartaric acid may be used instead of citric, but is apt to form the in- soluble Bitartrate instead of Tartrate of Potash. In forming an effer- vescing draught containing Potash, the following proportions must be observed:— One scruple of Carbonate of Potash to 18 grains of Citric or Tartaric Acid, or half an ounce of Lemon-juice. 24 278 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. One scruple of Bicarbonate of Potash to 15 grains of Citric or Tar- taric Acid, or three drachms and a half of Lemon-juice. The Pulveres Effervescentes (E., D.), contain the carbonate and the acid in the proportion required to make the effervescing draught. Potassa Borotartras, soluble Cream of Tartar, is purgative in the same dose as the Bitartrate. Acetate of Potash, as alterative, diuretic, and purgative: 2216 R Potassa? Acetatis, Sss.—Sj. Syrupi simplicis, Siij. Spir. jEth. Nit. Sj. Misce : fiat mistura. (One drachm for a dose.) Diuretic.—Dr. Hooper. 2217 R Potassa? Acetatis, Siv. Liq. Potassas, Sij. Spirit. Juniperi, Sij. Mist. Camphora? ad Svj. Misce. Sumat Sj. ter die. In Gonorrhaa.—Mr. Milton. 2218 R Potassas Acetatis, Siv. Pulv. Rhei, Sj. Spir. jEth. Nit. Siij. Mist. Camphoras, ad Svj. Sumat Sj. ter die. In Gonorrhaa.—Mr. Milton. 2219 R Potassas Acetatis, Sss.—Sj. Tinct. Digitalis, Ul_v. Tinct. Canthar. Tn_x. Spir. jEth.Nit. Sss. Aquas, ad Siss. Misce : fiat haustus, ter in die sumendus. Diuretic in Dropsy.—Dr. Budd. 2220 R Pulv. Scilla?, gr. xxx. Potassas Acetatis, Sss. Oxymel. Scillas, Sij. Mellis, Sss. Olei Juniperi, Ulxx. Misce: fiat Electuarium, de quo capiat instar nucis moschatas sextis horis. In old cases of Anasarca.—Dr. Neligan. 2221 R Potassa? Acetatis, Oxymel. Scillas, ana Sj. Aquas flor. Tilia?, Siv. Vini Opii, gtt. xv. Syrupi Althasas, Sj. Misce. Sumat Sss. pro dosi. Diuretic and Sedative.—Pierquin. 2222 R Potassa? Acetatis, Extr. Taraxaci, ana Sss. Extr. Conii, gr. x.—xx. Aqua? Fceniculi, Sviss. Syrupi Sarsas, Syrupi Sennas, ana Sss. Misce. Capiat cochl. ij. vel iij. ampla quartis horis. In Jaundice.—Dr. Copland. Tartrate of Potash, as alterative, diuretic, and purgative : 2223 R Potassa? Tartratis, Sij. Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Cort. Aurant., ana Sj. Olei Cajuputi, 9j. Misce. Sumat Sj. ter in die. In Obstructions of the Portal System.—St. Marie. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 279 2224 R Pulv. Rhei, 3ss. Potassas Tartratis, Sj. Confect. Aromat. 3j. Aqua? Menthas viridis, Sij. Misce: fiat haustus, octavis horis sumendus. In Jaundice.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 2225 R Potassas Tartratis, Sj. Potassas Nitratis, Sss. Manna?, Sj. Decoct. Taraxaci, Svj. Misce. Sumat Sj. duabus om. horis. In Dropsy following Scarlatina.—Phcebus. 2226 R Liq. Ammon. Carbon. Svj. Potassas Bitartratis, q. s. ad saturandum. Dosis, Sj. Diuretic.—Leipsic Puarm. Supertartrate (or Bitartrate) of Potash, as refrigerant, diuretic, and purgative : 2227 R Potassas Supertart. pulv. Sij. Potassa? Nitratis, Siij. Misce, et divide in partes xij. asquales. Refrigerant.—Dr. Copland. 2228 R Potassas Bitartratis, Sss. Pulv. Scillas, gr. ij. Pulv. Zingiberis, gr. iv. Misce: fiat pulvis, octavis horis sumendus. In Ascites.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 2229 R Potassas Bitart. Sij. Lactis vaccini ferventis, Oj. Solve. Liquore frigefacto, cola ut separetur serum, huicque adjice saccharum ad libi- tum, et bibat asger quantum sibi placeat. Diuretic drink in Fevers, Sec—Dr. Paris. 2230 R Potassas Bitart. Sij- Aquas ferventis, Ibij. Corticis Limonis, et Sacchari, ad conciliandum gustum. Sit pro potu communi. Diuretic Drink.—Dr. Joy. 2231 R Potassas Nitratis, gr. x. Potassas Bitart. gr. xx. Pulv. Acacias, gr. x. Sacchari albi, Sss. Misce: fiat pulvis. (To be taken three or four times a day in barley water.) Diuretic in Fevers and Dropsies.—Dr. Hooper. 2232 R Potassas Bitart. Siv. Acidi Boracici, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sxij. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus sumatur pars quarta tertia quaque hora ad plenam alvi so- lutionem. In Dropsical effusions.—Dr. Neligan. 2233 R Potassa? Bitart. Extr. Marrubii, ana 3ij. Aquas Melissas, Siij. Misce. (Half to be taken morning and evening.) In Hamorrhoids with Constipation.—Augustin. 2234 R Potassas Supertart. Siss. Sulph. prascip. Sj. Soda? Boratis, Siiss. Syrupi Zingib. q. s. ut fiat electuarium. vel ij. minima hora som. Sumat cochlear, j. Dr. Copland. 280 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2235 R Sulph. loti, _ Potassas Bitart. ana Sj. Pulv. Jalapas, Sj. Pulv. Cinnam. Co. Sj- Mellis, v. Tberiacas, q. s. Fiat electuarium. (Dose, a teaspoonful or dessertspoonful two or three times a day.) Constipation.—Dr. Hooper. 2236 R Pulv. Jalapas, Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Scammonii, ana gr. v. Pulv. Elaterii, gr. ss. Potassas Bitart. Potassas Sulph. ana Sss. Syrupi Zingib. q. s. ut fiat bolus. Powerful Purge in Pulmonary Engorgement and Dropsy.—Dr. Graves. Borotartrate of Potash:— 2237 R Potassa? Borotartratis, Sss. Antim. et Potass. Tart. gr. j. Aquas, Siv. Misce: sumat cochlear, j. pro dosi. In Congestion of the Head.—Radius. 2238 R Potassa? Borotartratis, Sj. Aquas Menthas viridis, Sviij. Spirit. jEtheris Nit. Sij- Oxymellis Scillas, Sj. Misce: sumat Sj. secundis horis. Diuretic.—Selig. Effervescing and refrigerant mixtures, containing Citrate of Potash:— 2239 R Potassas Bicarbonatis, 3j. Tinct. Aurantii, Tn_xv. Aquas, Sj. Syrupi, Sj. . .. Misce: fiat haustus, cum succi limonis cochlear! uno majori in effervescentia sumendus. Dr. Gregory. 2240 R Potassas Bicarb. Sj. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sx. Tinct. Opii, ULv. Syrupi Cort. Aurant. Sj- . Misce : fiat haustus, quaque hora adhibendus in actu effervescentias cum cochl. j. amplo succi limonis. In obstinate Vomitings.—Dr. Thomas. 2241 R Emuls. Amygd. Sj. Vini Ipecac. U]_x. Potassas Bicarb, gr. x. Succi Limonis, Siij. Misce: fiat haustus. Expectorant.—Mr. Savory. 2242 R Potassa? Bicarbonatis, Acidi Citrici, ana 3j. Syrupi Mori, Siij. Aqua? destillatae, Six. Misce : sumat Sij. sexta quaque hora. In Febrile Coughs of Children one year old.—Dr. West. 2243 R Potassas Bicarb. 9j. Succi limonis, Sss. Mist. Camphora', 5vj. Antim. Tartarizati, gr. ss. Syrupi Cort. Aurant. Sj- Misce: fiat haustus. In Scarlet Fever.—Dr. Frampton. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 281 2244 I}, Acidi Citrici, Potassas Bicarb, ana Sj. Syrupi Aurantii, Spirit. Myristicas, ana Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sxij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus Sj. sum. 4tis horis. In Fevers and Inflammatory Sore Throats.—Mr. Savory. 2245 R Potassa? Bicarb. 3j. Acidi Citrici, gr. xviij. Aceti Scillas, 5j. Spirit. jEtheris Nit. Sss. Syrupi Limonum, 3j. Aquas puras, 5x. Misce: fiat haustus salinus quartis horis sumendus. In Peripneumonia.—Dr. Gregory. 2246 R Succi Limonis, Sss. Potassa? Carb. 9j. vel ad saturandum, Aquas Menth. pip. Sj. Antim. Tartarizati, gr. l-12th. Syrupi, Sij. Misce: fiat haustus, statim adhibendus, et tertiis horis repetendus. In Severe Intermiltents.—Mr. Dawson. 2247 R Potassas Subcarb. 3j. Succ. Limon. rec. Sss. Mist. Camphoras, Sj. Potassse Nitratis, gr. x. Syrupi Rhaeados, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, quarta quaque hora sumendus. In Fevers, Sec.—Dr. Copland. POTASSjE NITRAS et CHLORAS. Nitrate and Chlorate of Potash. The Nitrate of Potash is diuretic and refrigerant. It has been used abroad in acute rheumatism, doses of as much as an ounce at a time, in large quantities of barley water, being prescribed. In England it is given in dropsies, to form a cooling drink in fevers, to check haemopty- sis, mitigate dyspnoea, and alleviate scalding in gonorrhoea. It has also been prescribed in scurvy by Dr. Garrod. Dose, 5 to 20 grains, as a diuretic; but in acute gonorrhoea or rheumatic fever, 1 drachm to 1 ounce is given, much diluted with water. Chlorate of Potash resembles the Nitrate in its action. It is used as a refrigerant and diaphoretic, in colds, fevers, &c. It has been espe- cially recommended by some in various forms of cachexia—as in can- crum oris, in chronic syphilis, in phthisis and scrofula, in typhoid and eruptive fevers,—being supposed to exert a special power in puri- fying the blood. Some suppose that it acts in a chemical manner, in the same way as those preparations which contain free chlorine, which is obviously a mistake. Similarly erroneous is the notion that it affords a direct supply of oxygen to the system. Dose, 10 to 30 grains. 2248 R Potass.i? Nitratis, gr. x. Sacchari, 3j. Misce : fiat pulvis, sumendus e cyatho vinario Aquas Menthas viridis. (The mint water should be quite cold, and the powder dissolved in it just before the moment of adminis- tration.) An agreeable drink in Fevers.—Dr. Druitt. 24* 282 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2249 R Potassas Nitratis, Svj. Pulv. Acacias, Siij. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, Pulv. Althasas, ana Siij. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiant pilulas granorum 5. (5 to 6 three times a day.) In Dysuria and Urethritis.—Foy. 2250 R Potassas Nitratis, 5ij. Decocti Hordei comp. Oj. Misce. Sit pro potu ordinario. In Measles, and Fevers generally.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 2251 R Salis Nitri, Sss. Decocti Hordei, poculum. Solve. Omnibus H horis sum. In Influenza.—Mr. Rowe. 2252 R Potassas Nitratis, Sss.—Sj. Decocti Hordei, Oiss. Sacchari, q. s. ad gustum conciliandum. (The whole to be taken in the day, in divided doses.) In Acute Rheumatism.—Gendrin. 2253 R Potassas Nitratis, 3j. Aquas Menthas pip. Sij. Mist. Camphoras, Six. Syrupi, 3j. Misce: fiat haustus, 4ta quaque hora sumendus. In Rheumatism.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 2254 R Potassa? Nitratis, 3j. Syrupi Papaveris, Sij. Aqua? destil. Sij. Fiat haustus, hora somni sum. In Hamatemesis.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 2255 R Syrupi Papaveris, Sj. Potassas Nitratis, Sj- Mist. Amygdalas, Sv. Misce : sumat Sss., quum tussis urget. Dr. Hooper. 2256 R Potassas Nitratis, gr.x. Camphoras, gr. vj. Pulv. Acacias, gr. xxiv. Misce: j to -J- at a dose. Foy. 2257 R Potassa? Nitratis, Sj- Camphoras, Confect. Rosas, ana Sss. Misce. Divide in pil. gr. iv. (2 to 10 a day.) In Gonorrhaa.—Guibourt. 2258 R Potassas Nitratis, Sss. Aceti, Syrupi simp, ana Sij. Aqua? destil. Sxij. Misce. To be used as a common drink in Fevers, Sec—Dr. Hooper. 2259 R Potassa? Nitratis, gr. x. Mist. Camphoras, 3xj. Syrupi Tolutani, 5j. Misce : fiat haustus, ter die sumendus. At commencement of Fevers.—Dr. Thomas. 2260 R Potassas Nitratis, 3j. Ammon. Hydrochlor. gr. xij. Misce: fiat pulvis, bis, ter, quaterve in die ex aquas Siij. sum. As diaphoretic in Inflammatory Fever.—Dr. Thomas. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 283 2261 R Potassa? Nitratis, Siss. Antim. Potassio-tart. gr. j. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. iv. Misce, et divide in pulv. viij. Sumat j. secundis horis. Diaphoretic in Fevers.—Dr. Dewees. (U. S.) 2262 R Potassa? Nitratis, Sij. Acid. Nit. dil. Sj- Decoct. Hordei, flbij. Misce. Consumatur in die. In early stage of Fever.—Dr. Graves. 2263 R Potassa? Nitratis, gr. xv. Pulv. Scillas, Pulv. Pimenta?, ana gr. x. Misce. (Dose, x.—xx. gr. three times a day, as a diuretic.) Diuretic.—Swediaur. 2264 R Potassa? Nitratis, 3ij. Sodas Bicarb. 3ss. Vin. Antim, 3ij- Syrupi Croci, Spirit. jEth. Nitrici, ana Sj. Aquas, Sv. (Dose, 3iss. every four hours.) Febrifuge.—Dr. Druitt. 2265 R Potassas Chloratis, Sss. Syrupi, Siiss. Aquas destil. Sxiiss. Misce. (To be given in the course of the day, in tablespoonful doses.) In Cancrum Oris.—Mr. Hunt. 2266 R Potassas Chloratis, Sj. Syrupi Rhasados, Sj. Aquas destil. Sv. (One-sixth for a dose.) Stimulant in Febrile Affections, and the Exanthemata.—Dr. Hooper. 2267 R Potassas Chloratis, 9j. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sxj. Tinct. Aurantii, 3j- Misce: fiat haustus, tertia quaque hora capiendus. In Typhus Fever.—Dr. Thomas. 2268 R Potassas Chloratis, gr. viij. Sodii Chloridi, gr. xx. Soda? Bicarb, gr. xxx. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat talem 2dis vel tertiis horis. In low Febrile Cases, and in Cholera.—Dr. Stevens. 2269 R Potassas Chloratis. gr. x. Spirit. jEth.Nit. Sj. Aquas puras, Siss. Misce : fiat haustus, hora somni sum. In an ordinary Cold in the Head. 2270 R Potassas Nitratis, Sij. Decocti Hordei, Svij. Oxymel. simp. Sj- Misce : fiat gargarisma. In Ulceration of the Throat.—Mr. Brande. 2271 R Sodii Chloridi, Potassas Nitratis, Ammonias Hydrochloratis, ana Sij. Aquas, q. s. ad solvendum. (A mixture producing intense cold.) To Local Inflammations with Heat.—Dr. Hooper. 284 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2272 R Potassas Chloratis, Sj. Aqua? destil. Sxij. Solve. To indolent sores as a lotion, and internally in three times its bulk of vehicle. Dr. Copland. POTASSJE SULPHAS et BISULPHAS. Sulphate and Bisulphate of Potash. Sulphate of Potash (Sal Polychrestum) is contained in compound Ipecacuan powder, in which it is of use in effecting, by the hardness of its crystals, a perfect division of the other constituents. This salt is a mild laxative, and is frequently combined with a dose of rhubarb, as in the Pulvis Rhei Salinus (Guy's Hosp.). It is also used as an al- terative in liver obstructions. Dose, as an alterative, 10 to 20 grains; as a purgative, 1 to 4 drachms. The Bisulphate is very acid to the taste, and much more soluble in water than the last. It is sometimes employed as a cathartic and anti- phlogistic, or may be given with a carbonate to form an effervescing draught. Dose, 10 grains to 2 drachms. Potassa Sulphas cum Sulphure (E.), made by deflagrating nitre with sulphur, is a mild purgative. Dose, half a drachm to a drachm. Pulvis Salinus Compositus (E.), contains sulphate of potash. Dose, 2 to 4 drachms. Pulvis Potassa Sulphatis cum Rheo (Ellis.) Dose, half a drachm. 2273 R Potassa? Sulphatis, Sij. Pulv. Rhei, 9ij. Olei Fceniculi, ULvj. Extr. Centaurea? benedictas, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. 60 dividenda. (5 to 6 for a dose.) Purgative.—Phosbus. 2274 R Potassa? Bisulphatis, Soda? Carbonatis, ana 5j. (Dissolve separately in two ounces of water, mix, and take while effervescing.) Refrigerant Laxative.—Dr. Barker. POTASSjE BICHROMAS. Bichromate of Potash. This is an irritant poison, if given in large doses. It has lately been employed by some continental practitioners in the treatment of syphilitic disorders, apparently with considerable success. The dose of this salt is from one-sixth to one-fourth of a grain. 2275 R Potassas Bichromatis, gr. xv. Extr. Gentianas, Siij. Misce, et divide in pil. 80, quarum j. sumat nocte maneque. (Should nausea or vomit- ing be produced, some opium may be added.) In Syphilis.—Dr. Vicenti. Potassii Iodidum. See Iodinium. Potassii Bromidum. See Brominium. Potassii Cyanidum. See Acidum Hydrocyanicum. Potassii Sulphuretum. See Sulphur. PRUNA. Prunes. These are the dried fruit of the Prunus domestica, or cultivated Plum- tree (Nat. Ord. Amygdalca). They are chiefly obtained from France. They are used in medicine on account of their mild laxative properties, for which purpose their pulp is frequently combined with senna, cassia, or other medicines, to form a confection (as in Conf. Senna). THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 285 2276 R Pruni domesticas fruct. Ibss. Senna- foliorum, Sj. Caryophyll. contus. 5ss. Sacchari brunei, Sj. Aqua? ferventis, Oij. Misce: macera per horas ij. Cola. Sumat Siv. tertiis horis ad effectum. A gentle Laxative.—Dr. Jor. PYRETHRUM. Pellitory. This is the root of Anacyclus Pyrelhrum (Nat. Ord. Composita), a native of Spain and other countries. It has no smell, but is very acrid when chewed. It contains a principle called Pyrethrine. It is power- fully irritant. It has been given in paralysis and intermittents, but is chiefly employed as a masticatory, to promote the flow of saliva. It is applied in the form of lotions to chilblains, and parts affected with rheumatic pains. Tinctura Pyrethri (Paris Codex), is intended for external use. 2277 R Pyrethri rad. contrit., Mastiches, ana Sj. Fiant, lege artis, ad ignem masticatoria duo; et uno vel altero manducato, exspuat salivam. Dr. Paris. 2278 R Tinct. Pyrethri, Svj. Linim. Camphora?, Siv. Liquoris Ammoniae, Sij- Misce : fiat linimentum. For Chilblains and Rheumatic Pains.—Dr. Copland. 2279 R Pyrethri contusi, Sss. Camphoras, Siij. Opii. Sj. Olei Caryophylli, 3ij. Spirit. Vini rect. Svj. Misce, et post decem dies cola. To be applied upon Cotton in a case of Toothache.—Mr. Brande. 2280 R Pyrethri, Sj. Florum Spilanthi (Para cress), Siv. Fol. Inulas Italicas, Sj- Spirit. Vini rect. Sviij. Macera per dies xv., exprime, et cola. Odontalgic. QUASSIA. This is the wood of Picrana excelsa, a West Indian tree (Nat. Ord. Simarubacea). In ordinary cases it is a pure bitter tonic, being neither irritant nor aromatic. Like calumba and canella, it contains no tannin, and may thus be prescribed with salts of iron. It acts on animals as a narcotic, and Kraus states that its prolonged use will bring on dimness of sight in men. It is used as other simple bitters, as a tonic in dys- pepsia, loss of appetite and strength, and simple debility after fevers or from any cause. Its infusion is frequently resorted to as a convenient vehicle for the preparations of mercury and iron, and for iodide of potassium. It is seldom or never given in substance. Extractum Quassia (E.), grains 5 to 10. Infusum Quassia (L., E , D.), one ounce to one ounce and a half. Tindura Quassia (E.), 1 to 2 drachms. Tmct. Quassia Comp. (E.), 1 to 3 drachms. Vinum Quassia (Radius), 3 to 4 drachms. 286 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2281 R Infusi Quassia?, Svj. Tinct. Calumba?, S'j- Aquas Cinnamomi, 3v. Syrupi Aurantii, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, bis terve quotidie sumendus. Tonic—Dr. Paris. 2282 R Ras. lign. Quassias, Sss. Aquas Calcis vivas, Svij. Stent in digestione per horas xxiv. Cola, et adde Aquas Menth. vir. Sij- Syrupi Aurantii, Sss. Misce. Tonic and Antacid.—Dr. Copland. 2283 R Infusi Quassias, Siss. Myrrhas, gr. x. Potassas Sulphatis cum Sulphure, 3iss. Tinct. Cinnam. Co., Tn_xxx. Misce: fiat haustus. Bis in die administretur. In Hypochondriasis.—Dr. E. J. Clark. QUERCUS. Oak Bark. The bark of Quercus pedunculata, the common Oak (Nat. Ord. Amen- taceoe). The thin pieces are the best. Oak bark contains tannic acid, and is therefore astringent in its properties. The proportion of this principle is about 16 per cent. The decoction may be used both inter- nally and externally in hemorrhages, fluxes, and all cases where an astringent is desirable. The powder and extract have been given in intermittents. The dose of the powder is from half a drachm to a drachm. Extractum Quercus (D. 1826), 10 grains to 2 scruples. Decoctum Quercus (L., E., D.), an ounce and a half to 2 ounces. 2284 R Pulv. Quercus cort. 3j. Pulv. Calami, Pulv. Gentiana?, ana gr. v. Misce: fiat pulvis, tertiis horis sumendus. In the Apyrexia of Intermittens.—Augustin. 2285 R Decocti Quercus, Siss. Pulv. Gallarum, gr. x. Tinct. Catechu, Sss. Tinct. Cardam. C. 5j. Syrupi Aurantii, 5j. Fiat haustus, bis quotidie sumendus. Astringent.—Dr. Paris. 2286 R Quercus corticisexterioris contusas, Siss. Aquas ferventis, Oj. Macera per horas tres, et cola; denique adde Pulv. Gallas, Sij. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sij. Misce. (A wineglassful for a dose.) Astringent.—Dr. Hooper. 2287 R Quercus cort. contus. Sss. Aqua? ferventis, Sxiij. Macera per horam, et cola. R Colaturas, Sxj. Tinct. Catechu, 3ss. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sj. Syrupi Aurant. cort. 3j. Misce: fiat haustus astringens. Dr. Copland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 287 2288 R Decocti Quercus corticis, Oj. Aluminis, Sj. Misce, ut fiat injectio astringens. In Leucorrhaa, Sec—Dr. Hooper. 2289 R Decocti Quercus, Oj. Pulv. Aluminis, Sss. Spirit. Vini Gallici, Sij. Misce : fiat gargarisma. In Chronic Sore Throat with relaxed Uvula.—Dr. Ellis. (U. S.) QUINA et SALES. Quinine audits Salts. Quina and Cinchonia are the two bitter alkaloids to which the medi- cinal properties of the Cinchona barks are owing. The yellow barks (as the Calisaya), contain most Quina; the red barks most Cinchonia. They exist naturally in combination with Kinic acid. Quina is extracted from the bark by a chemical process, and being subsequently combined with sulphuric acid, forms the crystalline Disulphate of Quina, or common Quinine. In this form it is perhaps more used than any other medicine except Opium. Though itself rather insoluble in water, it becomes very soluble on the addition of a drop of dilute sulphuric acid for each grain of Quinine in the mixture. As a tonic in simple debility, and loss of appetite from atonic dys- pepsia, Quinine is unrivalled. It is rarely given where there is much ir- ritation of the stomach, or in high inflammatory fever. It has lately been highly recommended in typhoid fever, though its employment in this case was deprecated by the late Dr. Graves. It is the best antiperiodic with which we are acquainted. It may be given between the paroxysms of ague, in moderate or in large doses. It is useful in neuralgia and other affections, when marked by periodicity. The Valerianate of Quina has been recommended as an antiperiodic. The Arsenite combines the antiperiodic action of Arsenious acid with that of Quinine. The Citrate of Quinine and Iron may be given in debility when attended with anaemia, or in facial neuralgia. The ordinary dose of Disulphate of Quina is 2 grains three times a day. As much as 10 grains, or more, may be given in particular cases. (Quinidia is an alkaloid, found in some kinds of bark, which much re- sembles Quina. What has been called Amorphous Quinine is impure Quinidia. It may be prescribed and used like Quinine.) Tinctura Quina composita (L.), dose, 1 to 3 drachms. Quina Arsenis, dose, one-fifth of a grain. Quina Citras, 1 to 5 grains. Syrupus Quina Citratis (Magendie), 1 to 2 drachms. Ferri et Quina Citras, 5 grains. Quina Ferrocyanas (Paris Codex), 1 to 5 grains. Quina lodidum (Hydriodas), 2 to 3 grains. Quina et Ferri lodidum, 2 to 3 grains. Quina Hydriodas lodureta, 2 to 3 grains. Quina Murias (D.), 1 to 2 grains. Quina et Hydrargyri Chloridum, £ to 1 grain. Quina Kinas, 3 to 5 grains. Quina Lactas, 3 to 9 grains in the day. Quina Nitras (Paris). Quina Phosphas. Quina Sulphas (neutra). These three are prescribed as the Disulphate. Quina Tannas, 1 to 5 grains. 288 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. QuinaTartras (Paris Cod.), 1 to 5 grains. Quina Valerianas (D.), J to 1 grain. Cinchonia Disulphas and Quinidia (vel Chinoidina) Disulphas are pre- scribed in the same manner as Common Quinine. Prescriptions giving the common Disulphate of Quinine. (When sul- phuric acid is combined with it, the neutral or soluble Sulphate is formed.) 2290 R Quinas Disulph. gr. iij—xij. Pulv. Sacchari, Sij. Misce, et divide in pulveres vj. asquales. Sumat j. nocte maneque. In Nervous Debility and Intermittents.—Radius. 2291 R Quinas Disulph. gr. iij. Sacchari albi, gr. vij. Misce, fiat pulvis, tertiis horis sum., absente paroxysmo. In Ague.—Dr. Joy. 2292 R Quinas Disulph. gr. i. Pulv. Chocolat. gr. vij. Sacch. lactis, gr. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis, tertiis omnibus horis sumendus. Antiperiodic or Tonic.—Kopp. 2293 R Quinas Sulph. gr. xxxij. Syrupi simp. Sviij. Misce: fiat Syrupus Quinas. Capiat cochl. ij. minima, bis terve de die. Antiperiodic or Tonic.—Dr. Copland. 2294 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xv. Pulv. Cinnam. Sss. Extr. Cinchonas, q. s. ut fiant pil. xxx. quarum sum. iv., quartis, tertiis, vel secundis horis. Antiperiodic or Tonic.—Henschel, 2295 R Quinas Disulph. gr. x. Acid. Sulph. dil. gtt. viij. Aqua? Cinnam. Siiss. Syrupi, Sij. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. j. mag. pro dosi. Dr. Dunglison. (U. S.) 2296 R Quinas Disulph. gr. ij. Mist. Camphora?, Sx. Tinct. Aurant. Ulxx. Misce : fiat haustus. Dr. Gregory. 2297 R Quinas Disulph. (seu Acet.) gr. xij. Alcoholis (seu Spirit. jEth. Co.) Sss. Tinct. Opii, gtt. xij. Misce. Sumat guttas xx. ex quovis vehiculo. Schmidt. 2298 R Quinas Disulph. Camphoras, Capsici, ana gr.iij. Mucilaginis, q. s. ut fiant pil. iij. Sumant. nocte maneque. To prevent Sickening in persons exposed to Malaria.—Dr. Copland. 2299 [R Hydrarg. Chlor. gr. iij. Pulv. Rhei, gr. x. Misce: fiat pulvis. To precede the use of Quinine in the treatment of Ague.—Dr. Watson.] 2300 R Quinas Disulph. gr. iij. Infusi Rosas comp. Sx. Syrupi Aurantii, Sij. Misce : fiat haustus, tertia. quaque hora, sumendus. In Ague.—Dr. Gregory, THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 289 2301 R Quinas Sulph. gr. ij.—vj. MorphiiB Sulph. gr. ss —j. Misce, et divide in doses ij., iij., vel. iv. In Ague.—Magendie. 2302 R Quinae Disulph. gr. x. Antim. Pot. tart. gr. iij. Misce bene, et divide in part. vj. aequales. (One to be taken every two hours during the intermission.) In Ague.—Dr. Dominique Gola. 2303 R Quinae Disulph. gr. j. Pulv. Cinchonas, gr. xv. Pulv. Rhei. Oleo-sacch. Mentha?, ana gr. v. Misce : fiat pulvis. (Eight of these to be given.) In Intermittent Fever.—Dr. Naumann. 2304 R Quinas Disulph. gr. x. Ext. Millefolii, q. s. ut fiant pil. iv. Sumantuni dosi, in die sine febre. In Intermittens.—Dr. Pfeufer (Heidelberg). 2306 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xxxvj. Pulv. Capsici, gr. xij. Mist. Acacias, q. s. Misce, et fiant pil. xij., e quibus sumat j. vel ij. quarta quaque hora, ad quartam vicem ante reditum imminentis paroxysmi. In Intermittens.—Dr. Thomas. 2306 R Quina? Disulph. gr. xv. ad 9j. Acid. Sulph. dil. Tn_xv. Aqua? Cinnamomi, 3xv. Syrupi, Sj. Tinct. Opii, Tn_x. Fiat haustus, vel duodenis vel sextis horis ante reditum paroxysmi sumendus. To put a stop to severe Intermittents.—Dr. Van Buren. 2307 R Pulv. Opii. gr.j. Quina? Disulph, gr. iij. Pulv. Sacchari, Pulv. Acacias, ana gr. vj. Mi6ce: fiat pulvis. To be taken a short time before the Paroxysm of Malignant intermittents. Neumann. 2308 R Quinas Disulph. gr. iiss. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. j. Morphias Acet., grani partem sextam, Syrupi, q. s. Misce, ut fiat pilula, tertia quaque hora, sum. In ordinary Remittent Fevers.—Dr. Gregory. 2309 R Quina? Disulph. gr. viij.—xx. Acid. Sulpb. dil. q. s. Sumatur in haustu aliquo aromatico, bis terve quotidie. In Typhoid Fever (recommended only in the later stages, when the pulse is comparatively quiet).—M. Louis. 2310 R Ipecac, pulv. gr. xv. Antim. Tart. gr.j. Misce. Statim sumatur, et postea. Quina? Disulph. gr. v.—x., secundis horis, ex idoneo vehiculo. (Dr. R. Dundas, the most strenuous advocate of this plan of treatment, recommends the dose ot 10 grains, as below, or even more.) In Typhus Fever.—Mr. Eddowes. 2311 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xxx. Divide in pulveres iij., quorum capiat unum secunda quaque hora. (The dose to be afterwards diminished during convalescence.) To arrest Typhus Fever.—Dr. Dundas. 290 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2312 R Quinas Disulph. Sss. Calomelanos, 3j. Misce: fiat pulvis. (This to be given at once: an hour afterwards, the same dose of Quinine with 5 grains of James's Powder: and in two hours more, Siss of Castor Oil.) In Yellow Fever.—Dr. W. J. Cummins. (If the dose be vomited at first, it is to be repeated, and a mustard plaster applied to the epigastrium.) 2313 R Quinas Disulph. gr. v.—x. Antim. Tart. gr. 4—y. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat talem ter die ex decocto Hordei vel Avense. In Continued Fever.—Mr. F. W. Headland. 2314 R Quinas Disulph. gr. vj. Pulv. Jacobi, gr. iv, Misce : flat pulvis, ter die sumend. In Remittent Fever.—Dr. McWilliam. 2315 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xij.—3j. Ferri Sulph. gr. ix. Acid. Sulph.dil. Ulxl. Aquas puras, Oiss. Misce. A wineglassful every quarter of an hour, or hour, according to circumstances. In Cholera.—Dr. Bell. 2316 R Quinas Disulph. gr. x. Acid. Sulph. dil. m.x. Aquas destil. Sj. Misce : fiat haustus. Sumatur talis sextis horis. In Neuralgia.—Mr. C. Hogg. 2317 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xvj. Infusi Valerianas, Svj. Mist. Camphoras, Siv. Tinct. Valerianasr Sss. Misce: flat mistura, cujus asger sumat cochlearia quatuor magna tertia vel quarta quaque hora. (A dose of blue pill and Castor Oil to be given occasionally.) In Intermittent Epilepsy.—Dr. Fosbrooke. 2318 R Quinas Disulph. gr. ij. Pulv. Ipecac, gr. iij. Pulv. Doveri, gr. iij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat talem tertiis horis. (So as to give 16 gr. of Quinine in 24 hours.) In the Dysentery of Ceylon.—Dr. Cameron. The remaining prescriptions show the great variety of ways in which the Disulphate of Quina may be combined when exhibited as a simple Tonic. 2319 R Quinas Disulph. Sj. Ext. Anthemidis, Sj- Misce, et divide in pil. xx. Sumat, j. vel Ij. bis die. In Atonic Dyspepsia. 2320 R Quina? Disulph. gr. xij. Tinct. Aurantii, Sj. Infusi Rosa? Co. Sv. Misce: fiat mistura. One-sixth part for a dose. Tonic—Dr. Hooper. 2321 R Quinas Sulph. gr. ij. Acid. Sulph. dil. u\ij. Spirit. Myristicas, Sj. Aquas destil. Sx. Misce: fiat haustus, semel vel bis die sumend. In atonic Dyspepsia, Sec.—Dr. Copland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 291 2322 ^ Quinas Disulph. gr. vj. Acid. Sulph. dil. Sj. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Siij. Aquas Cinnam. Svss. Misce. Sumat cochlearia duo ampla bis die. In Spermatorrhaa.—Mr. Milton. 2323 R Aquas destil. Siss. Quinas Disulph. gr. iv. Acid. Sulph. dil. Tn_iv. Syrupi Zingib. Sss. Misce. Sumat j. vel ij. cochl. min. ter in die. Tonic mixture for children. 2324 R Quinae Disulph. gr. ij. Acid. Sulph. Arom. ULxvj. Aqua? destil. Siss. Syrupi Caryophylli, Sss. Misce. Sumat Sj.—3ij. ter in dies. Tonic for very young infants.—Dr. Joy. 2325 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xviij. Magnesia? Sulph. 5j. Acid. Sulph. dil. Siss. Mist. Camphorae, Sx. Misce. Sumat partem sextam ter in die. H.J. 2326 R Quinae Disulph. gr.j. ad ij. Sodas Carb. gr. iv. ad v. Sacchari, 9j. Misce: fiat pulvis. Sumat talem nocte maneque. In Scrofulous Ophthalmia.—Von Ammon. 2327 R Quina? Disulph. gr. xvj. Acid. Sulph. dil. Sss. Tinct. Aurantii, Syrupi Aurantii, ana Siv. Aquas puras, Svij. Misce. Capiat cochl. iij. parva omni meridie. For Children.—Mr. Coulson. 2328 R Quinas Disulph. gr. iij. Acid. Sulph. dil. gtt. vj. Tinct. Aurantii, Syrupi Zingib. ana Sij. Aqua? destil. Siij. Misce. Capiat cochlear, j. largum bis quotidie. In the Cachexy of Children.—Dr. Ore. 2329 R Quina? Disulph. Sss. Acid. Nit. dil. Siij- Tinct. Aurantii, Syrupi Zingib. ana Svj. Misce. Capiat ex cyath. aquae cochl. min. j. bis terve quotidie. Mr. J. Morgan. 2330 R Quinas Disulph., Ferri Sulph., Extr. Anthemidis, ana 3j. Olei Anthemidis, gtt. vj. Misce. Divide in pil. xx. Sumat unam ter in die. Dr. G. Bird. 2331 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xij. Extr. Gentianas, 3j. Pil. Rhei Comp. 3ij. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. vj. Misce. Forma in pil. xij. Dosis, una ter in die. In Atonic Dyspepsia.—Dr. Ryan. 292 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2332 R Extr. Aloes, gr. xviij. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. vj. Extr. Rhei, gr. xviij. Quinas Disulph. gr. xij. Misce. Divide in pil. xij. Capiat j. meridie et hora, somni. Alterative, Tonic, and Aperient.—Dr. Baron. 2333 R Quinas Disulph. gr. x.—xv. Acid. Phosph. sic. 9ij. Pulv. Althasas, 3iv. Extr. Centaurii, 3ij. Misce, ut fiat massa in pil. sexaginta dividenda. Sumat iij. ad vj. bis terve in die. In Nervous Debility, with disposition to hemorrhage, as after Abortion. Radius. 2334 R Quinas Sulph. Sss.—Sj. Potassa? Sulph. Siss. Gummi Galbani, 3iv. Extr. Gentianas, vel Anthemidis, Sj. Pil. Aloes c. Myrrha, Siij. Theriaca? purif., q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. 120 dividenda, quarum sumantur binas vel tres, bis terve quotidie. Tonic and Aperient.—Dr. Copland. 2335 R Quinas Disulph. gr. ij. Acid. Sulph. dil. gtt. ij. Tinct: Opii, Ulx.—xxx. Aquas, Siss. Misce: fiat haustus. Every four, six, or eight hours. Delirium Tremens.—Dr. R. B. Todd. 2336 R Quinas Disulph. gr. xij. Acid. Sulph. dil. TTlvj. Tinct. Opii, Ulvj. Aqua? tepidas, Svj. Misce: fiat enema. (Wherever the state of the stomach does not admit of the exhibition of Quinine in the ordinary way.) Dr. Joy. Prescriptions containing the salts of Quinine which are not officinal in the London Pharmacopoeia. 2337 R Quina? Arseniatis, octavam partem grani, Aquas destil. Siss. Syrupi flor. Aurant. Sj. Misce: fiat haustus. Capiat asger j. talem, quartis horis per dies duas, febre aggrediente. In Tertian Agues, when Quinine and Arsenic given separately, have failed. Dr. Neligan. 2338 R Quina? Diarsenitis, gr. iv. Micas panis, q. s. ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat j. bis, ter, quaterve in die. In Lepra, and other Cutaneous Diseases.—Dr. Kingdon. 2339 R Quinas Diarsenitis, gr. iv. Sacchari pulveris, Pulv. Acacia?, ana Sss. Misce, et divide in pulveres xij. Sumat j. bis in die. In Lepra, Sec—Dr. Kingdon. 2340 R Ferri et Quina? Citratis, Extr. Gentianas, ana Sss. Misce, ut fiat massa in pilulas xij. dividenda. Tonic.—Dr. Hooper. 2341 R Ferri et Quinas Citratis, gr. xlviij. Tinct. Aurantii, Sss. Aqua? puras, Svss. Misce. Sumat Sss. bis die. Dr. W. Budd. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 293 2342 R Ferri et Quina? Citratis, 3y. Pulv. Myrrha?, gr. vj. Syrupi Zingib , q. s. ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat j. quotidie hora ante prandium. In Dyspepsia. 2343 R Ferri et Quinas Citratis, Siss. Ammon. Carbonatis, 3y. Tinct. Aurantii, Sij. Aquas, Sij. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. minimum bis in die ex aqua. 2344 R Quina? informis (amorphous), gr. y. Acidi Citrici, gr.j. Syrupi Limonum, Sj. Aquas destil. Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, ter in die sumendus. In general Debility, and in Convalescence from Acute Diseases. Dr. Neligan. R Quinas Ferrocyanatis, gr. xxiv. Mucilaginis, q. s. ut fiant pil. xij. (Two for a dose.) Mr. Donavan. 2346 R Quinas Ferrocyanatis, gr. iv. Alcoholis, Sj. Solve, et adde Mist. Camphoras, Svij. Misce: fiat haustus, sumendus postquam agitata est phiala. In Ague.—Mr. Donovan. 2347 R Quinas Muriatis, 9j. Aquas Menthas piperitas, Sss. Misce. (Twenty to sixty drops every two hours.) In Intermittents of Children.—Radius. 2348 R Quinas Muriatis, gr. viij. Aqua? Fceniculi, Sv. jEtheris Muriatici, Sj. Sacchari, Sss. Misce. (A spoonful every two hours.) In Intermittents.—Radius. 2349 R Quinas Muriatis, gr. xij. Acid. Muriat. dil. TTlv. Aquas destil. Svij. Syrupi flor. Aurant. Sj. Misce: fiat mistura. Capiat cochl. duo ampla ter in die. In Chronic Debility.—Dr. Neligan. 2350 R Hydrarg. et Quinas Chloridi, gr. xv. Opii, gr. vj. Mica? panis, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. xxx. dividenda. Sumat j. ter die. To produce Salivation.—Dr. Hamilton. 2351 R Quinas Kinatis, Piperis nigri, Extr. Absinthii, ana Sj. Misce. Fiant pil. 60. (Three every two or three hours.) In obstinate Intermittents.—Ronander. 2352 R Quinas Lactatis, Sss. Extr. Juniperi, q. s. ut fiant pil. xx. (Two to six a day.) In Intermittents.—Bouchardat. 2353 R Quinas Lactatis. gr. vij. Aquas Menthas viridis, 5v. Syrupi Caryophylli, 5j. Aquas, Siiiss. Misce. (To be taken in divided doses during the apyrexia.) In Intermittens.—Bouchardat. 25* 294 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2354 R Quinas Valerianatis, gr. viij. Mucilag. 5ij- Aquas, ad Siy. Misce. Dose, Sj.—Sss. In Neuralgia.—Dr. Davey. 2355 R Quinas Valerianatis, gr. ix. Extr. Gentianas, gr. xxiv. Misce : fiant pilulas duodecim", quarum cap. j. ter die. In Nervous Debility and Hysteria.—Dr. Neligan. 2356 R Quinas Valerianatis, gr. vij. Infusi Cascarillas, Siv. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus capiat semiunciam sextis horis. For Hysterical and Neuralgic affections in debilitated habits. Dr. Neligan. 2357 R Quinas Valerianatis, gr. ix. Liq. Taraxaci, 3vj. Tinct. Sumbuli, Sij. Infusi Lupuli, Sv. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus cochl. ij. magna omni meridie sumend. 2358 R Quinas Tannatis, gr. iij. Mucilag. Acacias, q. s. ut fiat pilula. Sumat talem ter die. In Intermittent Neuralgia.—Dr. W. Budd. RESINA. Resin. This is the hard, yellow, semitransparent residuum left after the dis- tillation of the volatile oil from common turpentine. Melted, and shaken with water, it becomes white resin. Resin unites with alkalies to form soluble soaps. It is never given internally. It is employed as a stimulant ingredient in plasters, cerates, and ointments, giving also sub- stance to them when required to protect a part. Ceratum Resina (L.) Unguentum Resinosum, vel Resina (E., D.) Resin or Basilicon ointment acts as a mild stimulant to foul and in- dolent ulcers. Emplastrum Resina (L., E., D.) is known as adhesive or sticking plas- ter. Ceratum Resina compositum (U. S.) 2359 R Pulv. Resinas, Siv. Pulv. Acaciae, Pulv. Carbonis, ana Sj. Misce: fiat pulvis hasmostaticus. To check external Bleeding.—Guibourt. 2360 R Resinas alba?, Sviij. Elemi, Sij. Terebinth. Venetas, Olei bacc. Lauri, ana Sj. Liqua simul, et cola. A good adhesive Plaster.—Foy. RHAMNUS. Buckthorn. The berries of Rhamnus catharticus, the Purging Buckthorn (Nat. Ord. Rhamnacea), are used in the recent state as cathartic. The juice is sepa- rated from the fresh berries by expression, and combined with spirit to preserve it, or formed into a. syrup with ginger and other aromatics. Buckthorn is a powerful hydragogue cathartic, but rather too strong and irritating for general use. It is chiefly used in dropsy. Dose, of the fresh berries, 20 to 40; of the expressed juice, $ to 1 ounce. Syrupus Rhamni (L., E.), ^ to 1 ounce. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 295 2361 R, Syrupi Rhamni, Sss. Tinct. Sennas, Tinct. Rhei, ana Sj. Aqua? Anethi, Svj. Misce: fiat haustus purgans. Rhatania. See Krameria. RHEUM. Rhubarb. The drug known by this name is the root of various species of Rheum (Nat. Ord. Polygonacea), some of which are cultivated in England; others are little known. What is called Turkey Rhubarb, is the best in quality. It is obtained through Russia from some part of the Chinese empire. It is yellow and mottled in appearance, nauseous and gritty when chewed. It contains a bitter principle, Rheine, and some peculiar resinous mat- ters. Rhubarb is a mild purgative, and is distinguished by its astrin- gent and tonic action. It first opens the bowels, but its secondary effect is to confine them. It is thus well fitted for use in diarrhoea, but is not so appropriate in constipation, where a continuous aperient action is desired. Though it seldom irritates, it is not fitted for inflammatory or febrile cases. It is a good purge for infants. It may be given in the form of dinner-pills in atonic dyspepsia. The ordinary dose of powdered rhubarb is from 20 to 30 grains. Pulvis Rhei compositus (E., D.) Rhubarb and Magnesia. Gregory's Powder. Dose for adults, 1 scruple to 1 drachm; for children, 5 to 10 grains. Pulvis Rhei salinus (Guy's H.), 10 grains to 1 drachm. Pilula Rhei (E.), 5 to 15 grains. Pilula Rhei composita (L., E., D.), 10 grains to 1 scruple. Pilula Rhei et Ferri (E.), 10 to 15 grains. Pilula Rhei cum Opio (Bart. Hosp.), 2 in diarrhoea. Extractum Rhei (L., E., D.), 10 grains to half a drachm. Extractum Rheifluidum (Procter), 15 drops to half a drachm. Infusum Rhei (L., E., D.), 1£ ounces. Infusum Rhei alkalinum (Copland), 1 ounce to 1§ ounce. Mist. Rhei (Gregory), \ ounce three times a day. Liquor Rhei,—1 drachm equals 1 ounce of infusion. Tinctura Rhei (U. S.), 1 drachm to 1 ounce. Tinct. Rhei Composita (L., E., D.), stomachic, 1 drachm ; purgative, \ to 1 ounce. Tind. Rhei et Aloes (E.), \ to 1 ounce. Tind. Rhei et Gentiana (E.), stomachic, 1 drachm ; cathartic, \ to 1 ounce. Tinct. Rhei et Senna (U. S.) Warner's Cordial. 1 to 2 ounces. Tinct. Rhei Anisata (Copland), 1 drachm to 1 ounce. Syrupus Rhei (U. S.) For children, 1 to 2 drachms. Trochisci Rhei (Paris Codex), 15 grains ; 2 or 3 for a dose. Rheum ustum, vel tostum (Procter). An astringent in diarrhoea. Dose 5 to 10 grains. Rhubarb may be prescribed as a purgative or stomachic in an al- most infinite variety of ways. The following are examples of powders containing Rhubarb : 2362 R Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Calumbas, ana gr. x. Pulv. Aromatici, gr. v. Misce: fiat pulvis, hora somni sum. As an aperient in Dyspepsia.—Dr. W. Ainslie. 296 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2363 R Pulv. Rhei, gr. xij. Pulv. Ipecac, gr. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Cap. talem omni mane. In Hamatemesis.—Dr. Hamilton. 2364 R Pulv. Rhei, gr. xij. Hydrarg. Chloridi, Pulv. Zingib. ana gr. iij. Misce : fiat pulvis, alternis auroris sumendus. For Diarrhaa in Intermittents.—Dr. Thomas. 2365 R Pulv. Rhei, gr. xv. Calomelanos, gr. iij. Pulv. Zingib. gr. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis. Strong Cathartic.—Dr. Joy. 2366 R Pulv. Rhei, gr. vj. Potassas Bitart. gr. xij. Pulv. Cinnam. Co. gr. iij. Sacchari, 3j. Misce : fiat pulvis. A gentle purgative for Children.—Dr. Joy. 2367 R Pulv. Rhei, 3j. Magnes. Carbonatis, 9ij. Pulv. Cinnam. gr. x. Misce. Sumat gr. iij. vel iv. hora quaque tertia. (For children six months old. 6 to 10 grains for from six to twelve months old.) Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. Pills in which Rhubarb is combined with various other medicines. 2368 R Pulv. Rhei, Sodas Carbonatis, Extr. Gentianas, ana Siss. Misce. Divide in pil. 60. 2—6 pro dosi. Pharm. Guyensis. 2369 R Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Zingib. ana Sss. Extr. Anthemidis, Sj. Misce. Divide in pil. xxx. (Three before every meal.) In Dyspepsia and Chlorosis.—Dr. A. T. Thomson. 2370 R Pulv. Ipecac, gr. x. Pulv. Rhei, 9ij. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiant pil. xij. Sumat j. vel ij. post_prandium omni die. In Dyspepsia.—Dr. Budd. 2371 R Pulv. Rhei, aiv. Pulv. Ipecac, gr. xxiv. Saponis, 3ss. Misce, et divide in pil. xxiv. quarum sumatur j. ter die. Mild Aperient for congested states of the Intestines.—Dr. Druitt. 2372 R Pulv. Rhei, Sj. Pulv. Ipecac, gr. x. Olei Carui, gtt. x. Mucilag. Acacias, q. s. ut fiant massa in pil. xx. dividenda, quarum ij. omni nocte sumat. In Constipation.—Dr. Chapman. 2373 R Pulv. Capsici, Sj. Pulv. Rhei, 3ij. Sacchari fascis, q. s. Misce, et divide in pil. 60. Sumat 2—3 ante prandium. In Dyspepsia.—Pharm. Guyensis. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 297 2374 R Pil. Rhei Co. Siiss. Pil. Hydrarg. 3ss. Misce. Div. in pil. xij. Capiat ij. hora somni semel in hebdomada. In Dyspepsia.—Dr. G. Bird. 2375 R Pil. Rhei Co. Sss. Pil. Galbani Co. 9j. Misce, et divide in pil. x. Sumat j. vel ij. omni nocte. In Hysteria.—Dr. Gregory. 2376 R Pil. Rhei Co., Pil. Galbani Co., ana 3iss. Misce: fiant pil. xij. (Pil. Scillas Co. to be substituted for the Comp. Galbanum pill when there is much dyspnoea.) Dinner-pills, for use in the Dyspepsia of old persons.—Dr. Day. 2377 R Pil. Rhei Co., Pil. Sagapeni Co., ana gr. v. Misce, et fiant pilulas duas, hora som. sumendas. Dr. Paris. 2378 R Pil. Rhei Co. gr. v. Pil. Galbani Co., Pulv. Zingib. ana gr. ij. Olei Anthemidis, Ulj. Misce: fiant pilulas duas, hora somni sumendas. In Indigestion.—Dr. Gregory. 2379 R Pil- Rhei Co. Sj. Pil. Galbani Co. Sss. Pulv. Antimonii Co. gr. xviij. Olei Lavandulas, gtt. iv. Misce: fiant pil. xxiv. quarum sumat duas omni nocte, vel alt. quaque nocte. Alterative and Laxative. 2380 R Pulv. rad. Rhei, Aloes Socot., ana 9iss. Saponis Castil., Pulv. Calumbas, ana 3j. Misce: fiant pil. xx. Dinner-pills, for the Dyspepsia of old persons.—Dr. Day. 2381 R Pil. Rhei Co. Sj. Pil. Aloes c. Myrrha, Pulv. Zingib., ana 3j. Syrupi Zingib., q. s. _ Misce, et divide in pil. xx. asquales. Sumat j. vel ij. ante prandium quotidie. In Indigestion.—Dr. Gregory. 2382 R Pil- Rhei Co. 3ij. Olei Crotonis, TTLj- Pil. Coloc. Co. 3j. Olei Carui, Tnjj. Saponis, gr. iv. Misce, et divide in pil. xv. Sumat j. vel ij. nocte. In Indigestion.—Dr. Gregory. 2383 R^ Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Myrrhas, ana gr. xv. Extr. Aloes, gr. vij. Extr. Anthemidis, 3iss. Syrupi Zingib., q. s. ut fiant pil. xx. Sumat ij. vel iij. hora una, ante prandium. In Dyspepsia with Constipation.—Mr. Savory. 2384 R Pulv. Rhei, Soda? Acetatis, Fellis tauri insp., ana Sij- Pulv. Gum. Acacias, q. s. Fiat massa pilulans. Resolvent.—Pharm. Danica. 298 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2385 R Pil. Rhei Co. Sj. ' Pulv. Scammonii, Sss. Pulv. Zingib. gr. x. Olei Caryophylli, TTliv. Theriacas, q. s. Misce, et divide in pil. xxiv. Sumat j. vel ij. pro re nata. Habitual Constipation.—Dr. Joy. Bolus and Electuary of Rhubarb. 2386 R Pulv. Rhei, gr. v.—xv. Pulv. Cretas Co. gr. vij. Pulv. Ipecac. Co. gr. iij.—vij. Syrupi Zingib., q. s. ut fiat bolus, hora somni sum. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Copland. 2387 R Magnesias, Potassa? Supertart., Flor. Sulphuris, Pulv. rad Rhei, Pulv. flor. Anthem, ana gr. vj. Syrupi Aurantii, Siij. Olei Pimentas, Utij. Misce. Sit electuarium pro dose. Cathartic—Hecker. Draughts, or single doses of Rhubarb in a fluid form. R Pulv. Rhei, 9j. Conf. Aromat. gr. xv. Aquas Mentha? pip. Siss. Misce : fiat haustus. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Gregory. R Pulv. Rhei, 9j. Potassas Sulphatis, gr. xv. Aqua? Mentha? pip. Siss. Misce: fiat haustus purgans. Dr. Gregory. R Mist. Gentianas Co. Six. Tinct. Rhei Co. 3ij. Tinct. Cubebas, Sj- Misce: fiat haustus catharticus. Dr. Paris. R Pulv. Rhei, gr. xv. Magnes. calcin., Conf. Aromat. ana 9j. Aqua? Menthas pip. Siss. Misce : fiat haustus purgans. Mr. Savory. R Pulv. Rhei, Potassas Sulphatis, ana 3j. Decoct. Aloes Co., Aquas Menth. viridis, ana Svj. Spirit. Ammon. Aromat. Sss. Misce: fiat haustus. Cordial Aperient.—Dr. Druitt. R Pulv. Rhei, 3j. Conf. Aromat. 3ss. Spirit. Ammon. Arom. gtt. xxx. Aquas Cinnamomi, Aquas destill. ana Svj. Tinct. Rhei, 3j. Misce: fiat haustus, sextis horis repetendus. In Diarrhaa. The remaining prescriptions are for various purgative mixtures con- taining Rhubarb. 2389 2390 2391 2392 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 299 2394 R Pulv. Rhei, Sj. Magnes. Siss. Pulv. Zingib. 9j. Aquas Menthas pip. Oj. Misce. (Dose, Sss.) Tonic in Dyspepsia.—Dr. Gregory. 2395 R Rhei rad. contrit. Sss. Sodas Subcarb. Sj. Decoct. Glycyrrhizas, Sv. and 5ij. Syrupi Aurantii, Svj. Misce. Dosis ab Sss. ad Sj. semel, bis, vel ter quotidie. (A pleasant and efficacious method of administering small doses of rhubarb in dyspepsia.) Sprague. R Infusi Rhei, Decoct. Aloes Co., Infusi Gentianas Co., Infusi Caryophylli, ana Siss. Fiat mistura, cujus sumat partem quartam bis die. Dr. Bright. 2397 R Pulv. Rhei, Bismuthi Nitratis, Conf. Aromat. ana 9j. Aquas Menth. piperitas, Siv. Misce. Sumat. pars quarta bis die. In Habitual Constipation.—Dr. Druitt. 2398 R Tinct. Rhei, Tinct. Gentianas Co., ana Sss. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sj. Sodas Boratis, Sss. Tinct. Zingib. Sij. Bismuthi Oxidi, 5j. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus, prius agitatas, sumat cochl. j. medium cum aquas gelidaa cochl. j. magno ter in die post cibum. In Diarrhaa.—Dr. Richmond. 2399 R Infusi Rhei, Sss. Potassas Bisulph. Sss. Tinct. Cinnam. co. Sss. Syrupi Sennas, Sss. Misce. Sumat Sj. hora quaque tertia. Aperient for Infants.—Drs. Evanson and Maunsell. 2400 R Pulv. Rhei, Magnes. ana 3j. Olei Anisi, gtt. ij. Sacchari, Sj- Aquas destil. ad Sij. Tinct. Rhei, Sj. Spirit. Amm. Arom. UXxij. Misce : fiat mistura, cujus sum. cochl. j. parvum pro re nata. For the Flatulence of Infants.—Dr. Underwood. 2101 R Potassas Sulph. gr. xij. Infusi Rhei, 3vss. Tinct. Aurantii, Sss. Aquas Cinnamomi, Siss. Misce. Capiat Sss. pro re nata. Aperient for Children of three years of age.—Dr. West. 2402 R Pulv. Rhei, Sodas Sesquicarb, ana Sss. Aqua? Menthse pip. Sij. Svj. Syrupi, Sij. Fiat mistura. Sumat cochl. magn. vel medium omni nocte. Alterative Purge for Children.—Dr. Underwood. 300 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2403 R Infusi Rhei, Sij. Potassa? Bicarb. 9j. Syrupi Zingib. 3ij. Aquas Menthas, pip. Sij. Dose, Sj. twice a day. For Children with voracious Appetites and Red Tongues.—Dr. Druitt. RHG3AS. Red Poppy. Papaver Rhaas is a common British plant (Nat. Ord. Papaveracea). The petals are mucilaginous, bitter, and very slightly narcotic. They are chiefly used for the coloring matter which they contain, but have been also given in the forms of infusion and syrup as an anodyne in the catarrhal affections of children and adults. Syrupus Rhaados (L., E.), ^ to 1 ounce. Infusum Rhaados (Cottereau.) In catarrhal affections, ad libitum. 2404 R Petalorum Rhosados, Sij- Acidi Sulph. dil. gtt. xv. Sacchari, Sij. Decocti Hordei, Oj. Infunde, et cola. To be taken freely in Catarrhal Affections.—St. Marie. Rhus. See Toxicodendron. RICINI OLEUM. Castor Oil. Castor Oil is obtained by expression from the seeds of the Ricinus communis, a plant which grows in India and other parts of the world. It has a peculiar faint odor and taste. It differs from most other oils in being soluble in its own volume of alcohol. It is a mild laxative cathar- tic, seldom griping, and safe in operation. It is admirably adapted for an aperient in irritable conditions of the system for weak persons, and women, after their confinement. It is the best purge in peritonitis and dysentery; in inflammatory diseases of the urinary organs, or after the operation for lithotomy; and in obstruction of the bowels. It is well fitted for children. When used as an aperient in constipation, its dose may be gradually lessened. The dose of the oil for children is from 1 to 2 drachms ; for adults £ to 1J ounce. It may be taken alone, or swimming on coffee, milk, or wine and water; or made into an emulsion with yolk of egg or muci- lage. Emulsio purgans cum Oleo Ricini (Paris Codex.) Half an ounce may be given every hour until it operates. 2405 R Olei Ricini, Sij. Syrupi florum Persicas, Sj. Misce. For Tape-worm.—M. Bourdier. 2406 R Olei Ricini, Svj. Mucilag. Acacias, Sij. Aqua? I'oeniculi, Sss. Misce: fiat haustus, pro re nata repetendus. Dr. Thomas. 2407 R Olei Ricini, Sss. Mucilag. Acacias, q. s. Misceantur in mortario, et adde Aquas Menth. pip. Sj. Tinct. Opii, U^xv. Misce : fiat haustus, pro re nata sum. In Colica Pidonum.—Dr. Thomas. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 301 2408 R Olei Ricini, 5vj. Vitelli Ovi, q. s. Aqua? Menth. pip. Sx. Misce s. a. ut fiat haustus catharticus. Mr. Savory. 2409 R Olei Ricini, Siss. Vitell um Ovi unius. Misce bene, et adde Aquas Mentha? viridis, Sv. Syrupi Aurantii, Si. Misce. Sj. for a dose. A Purge for Children and Delicate Persons.—Dr. Hooper. 2410 R Olei Ricini, Sij. Vitelli Ovi, q. s. Tere optime simul, hisque inter terendum paulatim adjice. Aquas Cinnamomi, Six. Spirit. Myristicas, Sss. Tinct. Sennas, Tinct. Jalapas, ana Sj. Fiat haustus catharticus. Dr. Paris. 2411 R Olei Ricini, Sj. Pulv. Sacchari, 3j. Syrupi simp. Sj. Tinct. Opii, TRiv. Aquas flor. Aurantii, Svij. Misce: hujus misturas, prius agitatas, sumat cochl. j. parv. quartis horis. In Diarrhaa in Children Teething.—Dr. West. 2412 IJ, Olei Ricini, Sss. Aquas destil. Sj. Spirit. Pimenta?, Sj. Liq. Potassas, gtt. xx. Misce : fiat haustus. Dr. J. Hamilton. 2413 R Olei Ricini, Sj. jEth. Sulph. Sij. Misce. Sumat coch. j. duabus om. horis. Anthelmintic in Tania.~-R.Amvs. 2414 R Olei Ricini, Siss. Vitel. Ovor. ij. Infusi Anthemidis, Svj. Misce : fiat enema catharticum. Radius. 2415 R Olei Ricini, Siij, Potassas Carbonatis, 9j. Saponis, Sj. Aqua? ferventis, Oj. Misce, et fiat enema, In obstinate Constipation, Sec—Dr. Hooper. ROSA CANINA. Dog Rose. This plant is the Dog Rose both of the ancients and the moderns. It belongs to the Nat. Ord. Rosacea. The fruit or hip, is the part used. It contains much saccharine matter, with a little vegetable acid. The hairy seeds within must be removed. A confection is then formed of the pounded fruits, which is chiefly valuable in the formation of pill masses and as a vehicle for other medicines. Confedio Rosa canina (L., E.) An acidulous and refrigerant vehicle. Has been given as an astringent in diarrhoea and dysentery. ROSA CENTIFOLIA. Cabbage Rose, This is the sweet rose of the gardens, said to have been first intro- duced from the East. 26- 302 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. R. Damascena, a variety of the same species, is cultivated in India and elsewhere, to yield the famous fragrantoil known as Altar or Otto of Roses. The fresh petals of the Cabbage Rose are distilled with water, or their volatile oil is mixed with it, to form Rose Water. It is a very agreeable vehicle, much used in lotions and collyria. The syrup made from the same petals possesses their color, and is also slightly laxative. Aqua Rosa (L., E., D.) Syrupus Rosa (L., E.) Slightly laxative. 1 to 4 drachms to infants. Unguentum Aqua Rosa (U. S.) A cooling application. " Cold Cream." Oleum Rosa (E., D.) A scent. Oleum Rosa (Soubeiran). A solution of the last in olive oil, used as an application to chiblains, &o. 2416 R Aquas Rosas, Siij. Lactis crem., Ovi Albuminis, Syrupi Violas, ana Sj. Misce: fiat collutorium. An agreeable Cooling Wash.—St. Marie. ROSA GALLIC A. Red Rose. The Red or French Rose is a native of Europe. Its buds are used in medicine, both when fresh and dry. They have a bright red color, which they communicate to water, but not much scent. They contain some Tannic and Gallic acids, and are therefore used as astringents in vari- ous cases. An acid infusion is given, mixed with water, as a cooling drink, and employed in gargles. A confection is employed as a vehicle, in the same manner as confection of Dog Rose. Infusum Rosa compositum, vel acidum, (L., E., D.) Dose, 1£ ounce. This contains, in 1 pint, 1J drachms of dil. sulphuric acid. Confectio Rosa (L., E., D.) Slightly astringent. 1 to 2 drachms. Mel Rosa (L., E.) A cooling and astringent ingredient in gargles. Applied to aphthse of the mouth. Syrupus Rosa Gallica (E., D.) 1 drachm to half an ounce. 2417 R Conf. Rosas, Sij. Syrupi Tolutani, Sss. Syrupi Papav. Sj. Misce. (In doses of Sj.) Astringent in Bowel Affections.—Foy. 2418 R Infusi Rosas co. Siiiss. Tinct. Myrrhas, Sss. Sacchari puri, Sss. Misce: fiat gargarisma, saspe utend. For Relaxed Throat or Uvula.—Dr. Hooper. 2419 R Mellis Rosas, Sij. Sodas Biboratis, Sij. Tinct. Myrrhas, Sij. Aquas, Svj. Misce : fiat gargarisma. Dr. Joy. 2120 R Rosas rubras, Siss. Foliorum Sumach, Sj. Vini Cydonias, Siv. Aceti Vini rubri, Sx. Macera per dies decem, exprime, et cola. As a Styptic, and Application to Bruises—Van Mons. 2421 R Petalorum Rosas rubra?, 5ij. Aqua? ferventis, Oss. Digere, et cola. Sit enema, quotidie utendum. (To be employed cold. After a few days, 3j. of Extr. Kramerias is to be added.) In Dilatation of the Rectum.—Dr. Teissier. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 303 ROSMARINUS. Rosemary. The Rosmarinus officinalis (Nat. Ord. Labiata) is an evergreen garden- Bhrub, whose flowers and tops are employed in medicine. They have a fragrant odor, and bitter taste, their most important constituent being an aromatic essential oil. Rosemary is stimulant and carminative, and employed as an agreeable addition to medicines of more active proper- ties. It is often added to liniments and lotions, and is much used for its scent by perfumers. Oleum Rosmarini (L., E., D ), 2 to 3 drops, carminative. Spiritus Rosmarini (L., E , D.) Employed in making soap liniment. 2422 R Rosmarini, Sj. Olei Olivas, Siij. (Heat till the water has evaporated, express, and strain.) As a stimulating Application.—Pharm. Hispan. 2423 R Rosmarini, Thy mi, Salvias, Origani, Mentha?, ana ftss. Aquas ferventis, Ovj. Infunde per horas xij., cola, et adde Essent. Saponis, Siv. Amnion. Hydrochlor. Sij. Aqua?, q. s. ut fiat balneum aromaticum. In Chronic Rheumatism, Cutaneous Disorders, and Dyspepsia.—Foy. RUBIA. Madder. The roots of the common Madder, Rubia tindorum (Nat. Ord. Rubia- cea), are chiefly used as a dye, on account of their red color. The plant is a native of South Europe. The root has a peculiar odor, and a bitter taste. It has been used as a diuretic ; but it is still more es- teemed as an emmenagogue. In the latter character, it has been strongly recommended by Dr. Home. The dose of the powder is from \ to 2 drachms three times a day. Pulvis Rubia compositus (Radius), 10 grains to 1 scruple, in Rachitis. Decoctum Rubia (Dewees). A wineglassful every three hours, shortly before the expected time of the menstrual discharge. 2424 R Pulv. Rubias, Sj. Pulv. Macis, Sij. Aqua>, Oiss. Decoque ad Oj., cola, et adde Tinct. Aromaticas, Sij. Syrupi Acidi Cit. Sij - Misce. Sumat Siij. ter quaterve de die. In Amenorrhaa, Chlorosis, Sec.—Swediaur. 2425 R Rubias tinctorum rad. Sj- Thc'riacas, q. s. Olei Sabinas, Utxij. Misce : fiat electuarium, cujus capiat sextam partem ter de die. Emmenagogue in Simple Atony of the Uterus.—Dr. Neligan. RUTA. Rue. The heavy peculiar smell and antispasmodic properties of the Ruta graveolens are well known. It belongs to the Nat. Ord. Rutacea. It is ordinarily a stimulant, but in large doses it is narcotic, and cases of poisoning by it have occurred. It is useful in some kinds of hysteria, but is especially recommended in flatulent colic, given either by mouth 304 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. or in clyster. It is likewise employed as an emmenagogue, and has been prescribed in the convulsions of infants. Rue is also vermifuge. The powdered leaves may be given in doses of 10 to 20 grains, three times a day. The fresh leaves are more active. Their expressed juice may be given in doses of £ to 1 drachm. Oleum Ruta (L , E.); 2 to 5 minims, rubbed up with sugar ajid water. Confectio Ruta (L.), 1 scruple to 1 drachm. Tinctura Ruta (Beral), \ to 1 drachm to adults. Syrupus Ruta (Beral,) \ to 2 drachms in the flatulent colic of children. 2426 R Succi foliorum Rutas, Sj. Oxymellis Scillas, Sss. Misce. Sumat cochl. j. min. subinde. In Hysterical Affections.—Pierquin. 2427 R Fol. Rutas, Fol. Sabinas. ana Sss. Aqua? fervidas, q. s. Coque ad Sxvj. et adde Assafoetidas, Sij. Olei Olivas, Sij. Misce: sit enema. In Hysteria.—Dr. Copland. 2428 R Rutas, Sabinas, Absinthii, ana Siij- Aquas ferventis, Oj. Infunde, cola, et adde Olei Ricini, Sss. Misce: fiat enema. For Ascarides.—Radius. SABADILLA. Cevadilla. This consists of the small brown follicles and seeds of two plants, Veratrum Sabadilla and Asagraa officinalis, both of the Nat. Ord. Melan- thacea. The seeds are very bitter, and contain an acrid principle, described beyond as the alkaloid Veratria. They are drastic cathartics and emetics, being also used to destroy and expel intestinal worms. The dose, which should be cautiously given, as the remedy is highly poisonous, is from 5 to 10 grains of the powder. Extractum Sabadilla (Turnbull). Dose, l-6th of a grain; used as a substitute for Veratria in Tic douloureux. Tinctura Sabadilla (Turnbull), used as a stimulating lotion in rheu- matism. Unguentum Sabadilla (Paris Codex), to destroy vermin. 2429 R Pulv. Sabadilla?, gr. ij. Ferri Sulph. gr. j. Pulv. Santonicas, Magnesias, ana 3ss. Misce. Sumatur quater in die. In Tama.—Radius. 2130 R Tinct. Sabadillas, Sj. Tinct. Camphora?, Sij. Spirit. Rosmarini, Sss. Misce: fiat embrocatio, cum panno laneo partibus dolentibus applicanda. In Neuralgia and Muscular Pains.—Dr. Neligan. SABINA. SABINjE OLEUM. Savine. Oil of Savine. The tops of the Juniperis Sabina, an indigenous shrub (Nat. Ord. Conifera), are possessed of powerful medicinal properties. They have an acrid taste, and unpleasant odor, and owe their activity to a volatile THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 305 oil, which may be separated by distillation. Both Savine and its oil are powerfully stimulant, and irritant to the external surface. Oint- ment and cerate of Savine are thus employed for the purpose of keep- ing open blisters, when it is thought desirable to keep up the local irri- tation, and promote the discharge of serum. Given internally, in small doses, with care, it proves cathartic, emmenagogue, and stimulant to the uterus of the female. It should not be administered when there is any irritation of that organ. In large doses it is highly dangerous, acting as an irritant poison. It has been given by criminals to procure abortion, frequently with fatal consequences. The dose of powdered Savine is from 5 to 10 grains. Oleum Sabina, 2 to 5 drops. Extractum Sabina (Paris Codex), 3 to 6 grains. Infusum Sabina (Pereira), \ ounce. Tinctura Sabina (Soubeiran), 10 to 15 drops. Unguentum Sabina (L., D.) Ceratum Sabina (E.) 2431 R Pulv. Sabinas, 5j. Pulv. Zingib., 5j. Potassa? Sulph. Sij. Misce. Div. in pulv. vj. Sumat j. bis die. In Amenorrhaa.—Dr. Ellis. 2432 R Pulv. fol. Sabinas, gr. vij. Sodas Boratis, 3j. Pulv. Zingib. gr. vij. Fiat pulvis bis die sumendus. In Amenorrhaa, with a Languid Pulse.—Dr. Copland. 2433 R Olei Sabinas, gtt. viij. Mucilaginis Acacias, Sj. Mistura? Camphoras, Siij. Misce: fiat mistura. Sumat partem quartam ter die. In Amenorrhaa.—Dr. E. Copeman. 2434 R Pulv. Sabinas, Pulv. iEruginis, ana partes aequales. Fiat pulvis. (To be dusted over the part affected.) In Eczema, Herpes, and Simple Excoriations.—Mr. Acton. SAGAPENUM. This is one of the fetid gum-resins, derived from some unknown spe- cies of the Nat. Ord. Umbellifera. It has an unpleasant odor and taste, and contains an ill-smelling volatile oil. It is stimulant and antispas- modic. Though now little used, it has been given as an emmenagogue, and as an antispasmodic in Hysteria and Epilepsy. The dose is from 10 to 30 grains. Sagapenum praparatum (L.), is freed from impurities. Pilula Sagapeni comp. (L., 1836), 10 to 30 grains. 2435 R Pil. Sagapeni, co. gr. xl. Olei Rutas, ULxv. Fiant pil. xij.; capiat ij. vel. iij. pro dosi. In the Flatulent Colic of Hysteria.—Dr. Neligan. 2436 R Sagapeni, Sss. Aqua? Pulegii, Siss. Spirit. Myristicas, Sij. Syrupi Tolutani, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, mane et vespere sumendus. Adde Spirit. Ammon. comp. Ulxx. pro re nata. In Asthma.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 26* 306 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. SALEPA. Salep. Salep is the horny tuber of some species of Orchidea, cultivated in India and Persia. It is considered very nutritious, containing starch, mucilage, and gummy matters. Boiled with water or milk, it yields an agreeable drink for invalids, and may be employed as a vehicle for medicines of different kinds. 2437 R Salepi pulv. gr. viij. Ebul. in aquas q. s. usque ad solut., dein injice, Rad. Ipecac, gr. iij. Post horas J. Colaturas, Sj. adde Syrupi Papaveris, Sj- (Interdum adde Tinct. Opii, gtt.j.) Misce. (A teaspoonful every two or three hours to an infant under one year.) In Catarrhal Diarrhaa.—Dr. Merei. SALIX et SALICINA. Willow-bark and Salicine. The bark of several of the native species of Willow (Nat. Ord. Amen- tacea) has been used in medicine. It contains some Tannic acid, and a peculiar bitter principle, called Salicine. Its taste is bitter and astrin- gent. It is tonic and antiperiodic, and has been used in cases of debility, and in intermittents, as a substitute for Cinchona bark. The Salicine pre- pared from it has likewise been used in nearly all the cases in which Quinine is so serviceable. But it is at least doubtful whether it can in any disorder be so safely relied upon as the other; and though its cheapness has been alleged in its favor, yet, on account of the largeness of the dose, it has proved to be absolutely the more expensive of the two. The dose of powdered Willow-bark is from £ to 1 drachm ; and of Salicine as a febrifuge, 10 grains to 2 scruples. It is given in smaller doses as a simple tonic. Decoctum Salicis (Niemann), 1 to 2 ounces. Unguentum foliorum Salicis (Hufeland) is recommended as a mild dress- ing to foul ulcers. 2438 R Cort. Salicis contus. Siij. Aquae, Oij. Decoque ad Oj., dein adde Caryophyll. contus, 5ss. et cola. R Colaturas, Svij. Tinct. Aurantii, Svj. Syrupi Aurantii, Sij- Misce. Sumat quartam partem ter die. Tonic and Antiperiodic.—Dr. Copland. 2439 R Polygalas amaras Radicis, Svj. Coque cum Aquas puras, Sxij., ad Sviij., et cola. Colaturas, adde Salicina?, gr. viij.—x. Sumat coch. j. ad ij. duabus omnibus horis. Von dem Bisch. 2440 R Salicina?, gr. xij. Sacchari, 3ij. Misce, et div. in pulveres asquales iv. Sumat j. ter die. Krombholz. 2441 R Salicina-, Extr. Gentianas, ana gr. xxiv. Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, q. s. ut fiat pilulas xij. Vavasseur. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 307 2442 fy Salicina'. gr. xv. Antim. Pot. Tart. gr. j. Sacchari, Biiss. Misce, et divide in pulv. x. asquales. Sumat j. secundis om. horis. Stegmayer. 2443 R Salicinas, gr. xvi. Inf. Gentianas co. Svij. Syrupi Hemidesmi, Sj. Misce. Cap. coch. ampla duo ter in die. Tonic in Convalescence from Acute Diseases of the Digestive Organs. Dr. Neligan. SALVIA. Sage. The common Sage, Salvia officinalis (Nat. Ord. Labiata), is a native of South Europe. The leaves have a warm, bitter, and astringent taste, with an agreeably aromatic odor. Sage is slightly stimulant, astringent, and tonic. It is used in gargles, and is said to abate the sweating in hectic fever. Dose, in powder, 20 to 30 grains. Infusum Salvia (Ellis) is given as drink in fevers. Acetum Salvia (Beral) is mixed with water to form gargles. 2444 R Herbas Salvias, Sem. Sinapis, ana Sss. Aquas fervidae, Oj. Macera per horam, et cola. Liq. colat. adde Spirit. Armorae. C. Sij. Misce. Capiat coch. ij.—iij. ter quaterve in die. Diuretic and Cordial.—Dr. Copland. 2445 R Infusi Salvias, Oj. Acidi Sulph. diluti, Sij. Mellis Rosas, Sj- Misce: fiat gargarisma. In Relaxation of the Uvula.—Radius. 2446 R Infusi Salvias, Oij. Tinct. Cinchonas, Syrupi Mori, ana Sss. Spirit. Armoracia?, Sj- Misce: fiat gargarisma. For Relaxed Uvula.—Cadet. SAMBUCUS. Elder. The Sambucus nigra is the common species in Europe, and the S. Ca- nadensis in America. (Nat. Ord. Caprifoliacea.) The flowers have an agreeable odor, and are employed to form a gently stimulating oint- ment, as well as a distilled water, used in flavoring. The berries are diaphoretic and laxative, and the bark also is said to be purgative. The former are seldom used except to make wine; the bark was given in dropsies by Sydenham. Aqua Sambuci (L., E.) is used as a vehicle. Acetum Sambuci (Soubeiran), employed in gargles. Decoctum Sambuci corticis (Sydenham), J pint morning and evening, in dropsies. Unguentum Sambuci (florum), (L.) Extractum baccarum Sambuci has been given as an alterative. 1 drachm to £ ounce. 2447 R Florum Sambuci, Sj- Aquae fervidas, q. s. ut sit Colatura?, Svj. cui adde Oxymel. Simp., Oxymel. Scillas, ana Sj. Antimon. Tart. gr. ij. Misce. Capiat coch. j. omni hora. In Bronchitis.—Augustin. 308 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2448 R Succi spiss. Sambuci, Sss. Aquas destil. Svijss. Potassas Nitratis, 3ss. Tere Sambucum cum aqua, ut fiat solutio, in qua, solve Nitratem. Capiat coch. ampl. bihorio. Refrigerant in Hamoptysis, See.—Dr. Neligan. 2449 R Extr. baccarum Sambuci, Pulpas Pruni, Syrupi Rhceados, ana Sij. Potassa? Nitratis, 5j. Misce. Two or three spoonfuls a day. In Asthma.—St. Marie. SANTONICA. Worm Seed. This consists of the minute dried flowers and tops of some unknown species of Artemisia (Nat. Ord. Composita), growing in Northern Africa and Syria. It contains a volatile oil, and a peculiar principle called Santonine. To one or both of these it owes its anthelmintic powers. It is chiefly used for ascarides and lumbrici in children. It must be given with, or followed by, a brisk purgative. 20 to 30 grains for chil- dren, 1 to 2 drachms for adults, may be made into an electuary with honey, and given night and morning. 2450 R Sem. Santonicas, Extr. Tanaceti, ana gr. vj. Ferri Oxidi, gr. iv. Olei Valerianas, gtt. j. Misce: fiat pulvis. Vermifuge.—Augustin. 2451 R Pulv. Sem. Santonicas, Pulv. Tanaceti, ana Sss. Pulv. Rhei, gr. xij. Pulv. Jalapas, gr. viij. Pulv. Sacchari, 3iv. Misce, et divide in pulv. vj. vel. xij. pro ratione astatis. (2—3 powders daily till the worms are expelled.) For Round Worms.—Dr. Mesel. 2452 R Seminum Santonici, Tanaceti cacum, ana Sss. Pulv. Valeriana?, Pulv. Jalapas, Potassas Sulphatis, ana Sij. Oxymellis Scillas, q. s. ut fiat electuarium. (Dose, Sj- night and morning.) Anthelmintic.—Dr. Hooper. 2453 R Seminum Santonici, Seminum Tanaceti, rude contus., ana Sss. Pulv. Valerianas, Sij. Pulv. Jalapas, Siss. Potassas Sulph. Sij. Oxymellis Scillas, q. s. ut fiat electuarium. Sumat coch. j. minimum omni nocte maneque. (Its use should be continued for five or six days.) Lumbrici and Ascarides.—Bremser. 2454 R Rad. Valerianas, Herbas Absinthii, Ilerbas Tanaceti, Cacum. Santonicas, ana Siij. Aqua? fervidas, Sxij. Macera per horas ij. et cola. Liquori colat. adde Salis communis, Sss. Fiat enema. Vermifuge.—Dr. Copland. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 309 SAPO. Soap. Hard Soap (Sapo) should be made of Olive oil and Soda. Castile Soap is very pure, but common Soap contains resin, tallow, and other such materials. Soft Soap (Sapo mollis) should be made of Olive oil and Potash, but it frequently contains train oil and many impurities. Soap is a kind of salt formed with the alkali by Stearic, Oleic, Marga- ric, and other acids contained in fats. It is soluble in pure water. It acts upon the system much in the same way as the carbonates of the alkalies, being antacid and alterative. Soap has been given in large quantities to dissolve lithic acid calculi in the bladder. It is a frequent ingredient in pills, and renders the resinous parts of purgative medi- cines more soluble in the stomach juices. Compound Soap pill is merely a vehicle for Opium, of which it contains one grain to every five. Soap is used externally as a detergent in many cutaneous diseases, and gives lubricity to liniments and embrocations, being at the same time slightly rubefacient. It is also a common ingredient in cerates and plasters. For most of these purposes Hard Soap is used. The com- pound Sulphur ointment, as also many forms for pills, contain Soft Soap. Dose of Hard Soap, 10 grains to 1 drachm. Pilula Saponis composita (L., E., D.) contains 1 grain of Opium in 5. Linimentum Saponis (L., E., D.) Ceratum Saponis compositum (L.) Emplastrum Saponis (L., E., D.) 2155 R Saponis albi, Sij. Olei Carui, gtt. ij. ad iij. Syrupi, q. s. Misce. (Make two boluses—one for a dose.) Purgative and Alterative.—Swediaur. 2456 R Pulv. Saponis albi, Sij. Extr. Fellis bovis, 3j- Misce, ut flat corpus unum, dein adde Pulv. Guaiaci Res. Calomelanos, ana Sss. Pulv. Guaiaci Ligni,;q. s. utfiant pilulas granorum iv. j.—ij. nocte maneque. In Gout.—Vicq d'Azyr. 2457 R Saponis medic. 3iv. Gum. Ammoniac. Sij. Extr. Conii, Extr. Aconit. Nap. ana Siss. Pil. Aloes c. Myrrha, Sj. Contunde in massam asqualem, et divide in pil. granor. quatuor. Capiat binas mane nocteque, augendo unam quotidie donee xv. vel xx. sumantur in die. In Glandular Tumors and Scirrhous Formations.—Dr. Lowassy. 2458 R Saponis Castil. Siiss. Gum. Ammon. Sj. Extr. Aloes pur. gr. xv. Assafoetidas, 3ss. Pulv. Bhei, Sj- Croci sativi, 3ss. Syrupi, q. s. Misce : fiant pilulas 84, quarum capiat binas bis quotidie. Deobstruent.—Recamier. 2459 R Linim. Camphoras Co., Linim. Saponis Co. ana Siss. Olei Cajuputi, Sj. Misce : fiat linimentum. Rubefacient.—Mr. Savory. 310 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2460 R Linim. Saponis Co. Liq. Ammon. Acet. ana Sj. Misce : fiat linimentum. For Chilblains.—Dr. Thomas. 2461 R Saponis alb. Siv. Aqua? destil. Sxx. Pulv. Camphor. 5y. Liq. Plumbi D. Sss. Misce secundum artem. Bristol Infirmary. 2462 R Saponis medic. Sj. Alcoholis rect. Svj. Aquas destil. Camphoras, ana Sj. Solve leni cum calore, et adde Olei Rosmarini, 3iv. Olei Thy mi, 3j. Liq. Ammonias, Sij. Misce bene : fiat linimentum. Dr. Copland. SAPONARIA. The common Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, has been occasionally used as an alterative, diuretic, and diaphoretic. It contains a peculiar principle called Saponine. 2463 R Saponaria? fol. Sss. Aquas ferventis, Oj. Infunde per semihoram, dein cola, et adde saccharum ad gustum concil. (Dose, ad li- bitum.) In most Chronic Diseases of the Skin.—Dr. Burgess. SARSA. Sarsaparilla. This name was applied to the roots of several species of Smilax (Nat. Ord. Smilacea) growing in the West Indies, Mexico, and South America. They are all more or less similar in their properties, but the Jamaica Sarsaparilla is generally preferred to the rest. This drug is supposed to be tonic and alterative, and is sometimes di- uretic and diaphoretic. Its advantage is most appreciated in cachectic and depraved conditions of the system, particularly when these depend upon an old venereal disorder. In such cases the patient is said to im- prove in strength, and to gain flesh under its use. It is generally given in the form of the compound decoction; and being rarely used except in company with other medicines, it is not easy to judge of its individual action. It is recommended in secondary syphilis, in skin diseases of various kinds, in phthisical and scrofulous disorders, in cachexia conse- quent on purulent discharges, &c. It is frequently employed as a ve- hicle for other medicines. The dose of the powder is £ to 1 drachm three times a day. Infusum Sarsa (U. S.) Dose, 1 to 4 ounces three times a day. Decoctum Sarsa (L., E., D.), 3 to 6 ounces. Decoct. Sarsa compositum (L., E., D.), 3 to 6 ounces. A substitute for the " Lisbon diet drink." Extractum Sarsa (Paris Codex), 10 to 20 grains. Extractum Sarsa liquidum (L., E., D.) Contains spirit, and may be pre- served for any time. Dose, £ to 2 drachms in water. Liquor Sarsa (Battley) is similar. 1 drachm = J a pint of the de- coction. Syrupus Sarsa (L., E.) Dose, 4 drachms, with water. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 31] 2464 R Pulv. radicis Sarsas, Sj. Pulv. Sodas Carbonatis, Sj. Misce. Div. in pulv. xij. (One every three hours in a cup of comp. decoction of Sarsa- parilla.) In Scrofula.—Mr. Cline. 2465 R Pilulas Hydrarg. gr. viij. Extr. Taraxaci, Extr. Sarsas, ana 3v. Misce: fiant pil. xlviij. quarum capiat tres quater in die. Dr. Copland. 2466 R Decoct. Sarsa? comp. Siv. Acidi Nitrici dil. Tn_xx.—Sj. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Sss. Misce: flat haustus ter die sumendus. In Oxaluria and Syphilis.—Dr. Druitt. 2467 R Acidi Nitrici, Acidi Muriat. ana TTlix. Extr. Sarsas fluidi, Siss. Aquas destil. Svss. Tinct. Cinchonas Co. Sj. Misce : sit dosis sexta pars ter die. In Oxaluria. 2468 R Decoct. Sarsas concent. Sj. Liquor. Potassas, 3ij- Decoct. Senegas, Siij. Mellis, Siij. Aquas, Siv. Misce: fiat mistura cujus sumat coch. j. medium ter in die. In Herpes circinatus of Children.—Mr. C. Hogg. 2469 R Pad. Sarsas Jamaicensis, concisas et contusas, Sij. Rad. Glycyrrhiza? coucisns, Sij. Liq. Potassas, TU_xl.—3j. Aqua? destil. ferventis, Sx. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Siij. Macera per horas xxiv. et cola. Sumatur totum quotidie. An Alterative in cases where Alkalies are admissible.—Dr. Druitt. 2470 R Sarsap. rad. concisas et contus. Siss. Glycyrrhiza? rad. contusas, Sss. Coriandri Sem. contus. Sij. Liq. Potassas, 5j. (vel sine) Aquas ferventis, Oj. Macera per horas xxiv. in vase leviter clauso, et cola. Liquoris colati sumat partem tertiam ter quotidie. Sprague. 2471 R Antimon. Sulphureti, Siv. Aquas communis, lb. xij. Rad. Sarsaparillas, Siij- Rad. China? Orient. Cort. ligni Buxi, Ichthyocollas, ana Siss. Oxymur. Hydrarg. gr. iij. (Enclose the Antimony in a muslin bag: boil the whole, excepting the last, until the decoction is reduced to one half; then strain and add the Sublimate.) For a Drink in Syphilitic Affections. (Tisane de Feltz.) 2472 R Cort. rad. Sarsaparillas, Sij. Liq. Calcis, Sviij. Macera per horas xij. et cola. R Hujus colaturas, Svij. Syrupi cort. Sarsap. Svj. Liq. Alkalini (Brandish's), Sij-—3iij. Tinct. Aurantii, Sss. Potassas lodidi, gr. vj. Potassa? Nitrat. 3ij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus cochl. ampla ij. ad iv. cum parte asquali lactis calidi, com- mista, bis quotidie capiat. Alterative Mixture for Phthisical Patients.—Sir C. Scudamore. 312 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2473 ■$ Extr. Sarsas, Sij. Decocti Sarsas, Sxij. Acidi Nitrici dil., Tinct. Hyoscyami, ana Sj. Misce. A third part three times a day, along with this pill at bed-time. R Pil. Hydrarg. gr. v. Pulv. Opii, gr. J. Misce. In Syphilitic Ulcerations.—Mr. B. Travers. 2474 R Decocti Sarsas comp. Oiss. Carnis Bovini, Ibss. Coque shnul lento igne donee jusculum fiat, quod quotidie sumatur. In Phagedanic Ulcerations.—Dr. Egan. SASSAFRAS. The bark of the root of the Sassafras officinale, an American Tree (Nat. Ord. Laurinea), is possessed of stimulant and diaphoretic proper- ties. It is an ingredient in the compound decoction of Sarsaparilla. It owes its powers to a volatile oil. Oleum Sassafras. Dose, 2 to 10 drops as a carminative. Infusum Sassafras (Niemann), as a diaphoretic drink. Tinctura Sassafras (Beral). Dose, 1 to 3 drachms. 2475 R Corticis Sassafras, Sss. Rad. Glycyrrhizas, Sij. Aquas ferventis, Oj. Infunde: sumat semissem nocte maneque. In Scrofulous Complaints.—Hufeland. 2476 R Infus. Sassafras, Sviij. Extr. Glycyrrhizas, 3j. Tinct. Aconiti. P. L. m_x. Syr. Tolut. Sss. Misce. Sumat partem sextam pro dose. Irritable Cough. SCABIOSA. The whole plant of the common field Scabious, Scabiosa arvensis (Nat. Ord. Dipsacacea), has been occasionally employed for its supposed tonic and alterative properties. It is sometimes prescribed in skin diseases. 2477 R Scabiosas arvensis, Sss. Aquas ferventis, Oj. Infunde per semihoram, dein cola, et adde saccharum ad gustum concil. (Dose, ad libi- tum.) In most Chronic Diseases of the Skin.—Dr. Burgess. 2478 R Infusi Scabiosa1. Oj. Acidi Nitrici dil »ij. Syrupi Malvas, Siij. Misce. Capiat cochl. ij. quotidie. In Porrigo.—M. Biett. SCAMMONIUM. Scammony. This is the concrete juice of the root of Convolvulus Scammonium, a Syrian plant (Nat. Ord. Convolvulacea). Its active properties are owing to one or more peculiar resins which it contains. It is frequently adul- terated with starch, chalk, and other matters. When pure, it is a power- ful drastic purgative. It is more active than jalap, and less unpleasant to the taste. It must not be given in inflammatory conditions, or in ir- ritable states of the intestines. It is often combined with rhubarb and THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 313 aromatics, enters into the composition of many purgative pills, and is given with calomel to children. It is useful as a hydragogue in drop- sies. Dose, for adults, 5 to 10 grains; for children, 3 to 5 grains. Pulvis Scammonii compositus (L., E., D.) is purgative in doses of 10 to 30 grains. Extractum sive Resina Scammonii (E.), 5 to 10 grains. Pilula Scammonii composita (Guy's Hosp.), 2 at a dose. Confeclio Scammonii (L., D.), 1 scruple to 1 drachm. Mistura Scammonii (E.), 3 ounces for a dose. Tinctura Scammonii (Paris Codex), \ to 1 drachm. Trochisci Scammonii (Bourieres), 1 to 2 for a child. 2479 R Pulv. Scammonii, gr. iv. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. iij. Sacchari albi, gr. v. Misce: fiat pulvis catharticus. (To be taken in a little honey.) Dr. Hooper. 2480 R Pulv. Scammonii, gr. viij. Extr. Gentianas, Fellis bov. inspiss., ana gr. xvj. Misce, et divide in pil. viij. quar. i. vel. ij. hora, som. sumat. Stomachic and Aperient.—Mr. Savory. 2481 R Pulv. Scammonii, Pulv. Aloes, Hydrarg. Chlorid., ana gr. ij. Misce, ut fiant pil. ij. statim sum. At the commencement of Typhus Fever.—Dr. Cheyne. 2482 R Gum. Res. Scammonii, gr. xv. Sacchari albi, gr. x. Tere probe, deinde adde Olei Carui, Tfljv. Fiant pil. vj. quar. sum. ij. omni hora. Dr. Copland. 2483 R Gum. Res. Scammonii, gr. xij. Tere cum Extr. Glycyrrhizas, gr. xx. Tinct. Rhei, 3ij. Syrupi Zingib. Sj. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Sj. Misce: fiat haustus aperiens. Dr. Copland. 2484 R Scammonii, contr. gr. ij. Potassa? Sulphatis, gr. x. Mist. Acacia?, 3ij- Tere simul, et adde Mist. Amygdala?, Sj. Spir. Myristica?, 5ss. Fiat haustus catharticus. Dr. Paris. 2485 R Pulv. Scammonii, gr. viij.—xij. Magnesias Carbonatis, 9j. Mist. Acacias, 5ij. Syrupi Papaveris, Sj- Aqua? Pimentae, 3ix. Misce: fiat haustus, hora decubitus sumendus, et repetendus alternis auroris si opus Dr. Thomas. 2486 R Resinas Scammonii, gr. v. Conf. Amygd. gr. xxx. Simul terantur, hisque inter teren- dum adde Aquas destil. Siss. Misce : fiat haustus. (The dose for children is one-third or one-half the above.) In Simple Constipation.—Dr. Neligan. 27 314 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2487 R Pulv. Rhei, Pulv. Scammonii, Potassa? Sulphatis, ana gr. x. Pulv. Aromat. gr. vj. Tere optime simul. Divide in pulv. vj. Sumat j. quarta quaque hora ad alvi plenam solutionem. Mild Aperient for young Children.—Dr. Joy. 2488 R Scammonii, 3j. Olei Amygdala?, Sj. Misce bene leni cum calore; turn adde Mucilag. Acacia?, Sj. Sumat cochl. j. vel. ij. minima pro dosi. For Children.—Swediaur. 2489 R Pulv. Scammonii, Sss. Pulv. Cretas, gr. xv. Pulv. Cinnamomi, gr. v. Misce. Dosis, gran. ij. ad. v. In Constipation of Children. SCILLA. Squill. This is the bulb of the Urginea Scilla (Nat. Ord. Liliacea), a plant growing on the sea-coast of the Mediterranean. Being sliced and dried, it forms semitransparent slips, which have a bitter taste. In small doses it is expectorant and diaphoretic ; in large doses, emetic and pur- gative. It is also diuretic. It contains an acrid principle, and in very large doses may prove poisonous. It is given as a diuretic in dropsies, but generally in combination with other medicines. It is chiefly used as an expectorant in chronic bronchitis, where there is not much fever, and often conjoined with Ipecacuanha, Paregoric, and other remedies. It is rarely given as an emetic. The dose of the powder, as an expec- torant, is about one grain. Pulvis Scilla compositus (Guy's Hosp.), 1 scruple three times a day as a diuretic. Extractum Scilla (Paris Codex), 1 to 3 grains. Pilula Scilla composita (L., E., D.) Dose, 5 to 15 grains. Acetum Scilla (L., E., D.), £ to 1 drachm. As expectorant and diu- retic. Oxymel Scilla (L.) Like the last. Syrupus Scilla (E.., D.) Similar. Tinctura Scilla (L., E., D.), 10 minims to J drachm. Syrupus Scilla comp. (U. S.), 20 to 30 minims. 2490 R Pulv. Scilla?, gr. xij. Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. xxiv. Misce, et div. in pulv. vj. Sumat j. secundis horis. In Chronic Catarrh.—Foy. 2491 R Scillas rad. exsicc. gr. xij. Potassa1 Nitratis, 3j. Sacchari, Sj. Pulv. Cinnam. Co. Sss. Misce. Divide in pulv. vj. Sumat j. bis quotidie. Diuretic.—Dr. Joy. 2492 R Pulv. Scillas, Pulv. Digitalis, ana gr. j. Olei Juniperi, gtt. ij. Sodas Boratis, Pulv. Glycyrrhizas, ana 3j. Pulv. Cinnamomi, gr. ij. Misce: fiat pulvis, bis terve die sumendus. Diuretic.—Radius. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 315 2493 R Pil. Scillas Co. gr. v. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. iij. Misce, et div. in pil. ij. nocte sum. Diuretic—Dr. Baillie. 2494 R Pil. Scilla? Co. gr. x. Hydrarg. Chlor. gr. ij. Misce : fiant pil. ij. quotidie sum. In Dropsies and Chronic Chest Affections.—Dr. Ryan. 2495 R Pil. Scillas Co. Sj. Hydrarg. Chloridi, gr. v. Olei Juniperi, ULj. Misce, et divide in pil. xx. quarum j. bis terve die sum. Diuretic in Dropsies.—Dr. Hooper. 2496 R Pil. Scillae Co. Extr. Conii, ana Sss. Misce, et divide in pil. xij. Sumat i. vel. ij. bis terve quotidie. In Chronic Cough.—Mr. Savory. 2497 R Pil. Scillas Co. Sss. Pil. Ipecacuanhas Co. gr. xxiv. Quina? Disulph. gr. iv. Mucilag. q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. xij. dividenda. Sumat j. bis die. In Chronic Cough. 2498 R Pulv. Scilla? recentis, Pulv. Ammoniaci, ana Sss. Pulv. Acidi Benzoici, 3j. Balsami Sulph. q. s. ut fiant pil. xxiv. quarum sum. iij. hora somni et mane ut opus erit. In Asthma.—Dr. E. J. Clark. 2499 R Pulv. Scillas, gr. xij. Pulv. Ipecacuanhas, gr. xij. Extr. Taraxaci, 9iij. Pil. Hydrarg. gr. x. Syrupi, q. s. ut fiant pilulas xxiv. Capiat ij. mane et ves- pere. In Dropsy.—Dr. W. Ainslie. 2500 R Pil. Scillas Co. Pil. Colocynth. Co., ana 3ij. Olei Crotonis, Ulvj. Misce, et div. in pil. xviij. Sumat iij. bis in hebdomada. In Dropsy.—Dr. Selwyn (U. S.) 2501 R Aceti Scillas, Sss. Oxymellis, Siss. Misce': fiat linctus. (Sj. for a dose.) Bronchitis.—Dr. Hooper. 2502 R Oxymellis Scillas, Mist. Acacias, Syrupi Althasas, ana Sss. Fiat linctus, de quo saspe lambat. In Cough and Sore Throat.—Dr. Paris. 2503 R Potassa? Sulph. cum Sulphure, Pulv. rad. Jalapas, Pulv. rad. Valerianas, ana Sj- Oxymel. Scillas, Siv. Misce. Sumant adulti Sss. quatuor vices de die, et pueri e Sj. ad Sij. Vermifuge.—Stoerk. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2504 3, Pulv. Myrrha?, Sj. Pulv. Ipec;\c. gr. vj. Oxymel. Scilla?, Mucilag. Acacias, Syrupi Althasas, ana Svj. Fiat linctus, de quo lambat pauxillum saspe. In Catarrh.—Dr. Copland. 2505 R Potass. Supertart. contrit. Siij. Juniperi cacum. et bacca? pulv. Sj. Tere bene simul, et adde terendo, Pulv. Jalapas, Sij. Oxymel. Scillas, Sij. Syrupi Zingib. q. s. ut fiat electuarium. Dosis, Sj-—Siij- bis, ter, quaterve in die. Diuretic—Dr. Copland. 2506 R Aceti Scillas, Sj. Decocti Hordei, Sv. Syrupi Croci, Sj. Misce : fiat mistura. Sum. cochl. j. ter quaterve in die. In Coughs.—Dr. W. Ainslie. 2507 R Oxymellis Scillas, Spirit. jEtheris Nit. Tinct. Camph. Co., ana Sss. Misce. Sumat. cochl. j. minimum pro dosi quum tussis urget. In Chronic Catarrh.—Dr. Gregory. 2508 R Oxymellis Scillas, Misturas Acacias, Syrupi Tolutani, ana Sss. Tinct. Opii, Ulxx. Misce. Sumat 5j. frequenter in die. In Chronic Catarrh.—Dr. Gregory. 2509 R Tinct. Digitalis, 5j. Oxymellis Scilla?, Sss. Tinct. Opii, Sss. Aquas, Svss. Misce: fiat mistura. (One-sixth part for a dose.) Expectorant.—Dr. Hooper. 2510 R Extr. Glycyrr. Sij. Potass. Nitrat. Sss. Syrupi Scillas, Siij. Morph. Acet. gr.j. Aqua?, Siv. Misce. Capt. cochl. med. bis die. Mr. H. Clark. 2511 R Potassa? Nitratis, Sj. Mist. Amygdala?, Svj. Spirit. Juniperi Co. Siss. Aceti Scillas, Svj. Misce : fiat mistura cujus capiat cochl. j. magnum pro re nata. Diuretic.—Mr. Savory. 2512 R Ammon. Muriatis, Succi Glycyrr. inspiss., ana Sj. Aj. Aquas, Svj. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus sumat partem quartam secundis vel tertiis horis. In ordinary Diarrhaa preceding Cholera.—Mr. J. Grove. 2599 R Sodas Bicarbonatis, Sij. Ammon. Carb. 3ij. Extr. Taraxaci, Sss. Spir. jEtheris Nit. Svj. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sj. Aquae Menthas pip. ad Sxij. Sum. Siss. ter die. (With some blue pill and Colchicum at bed-time.) In Palpitation of the Heart. The Carbonate and Bicarbonate of Soda for external use. 2600 R Sodas Carbonatis, gr. xij. Aquas destillatas, Sxij. Misce. To be used as a wash in Acne, and other Skin Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 2601 R Sodas Sesquicarb. Sij- Aquas, Oiss. Misce : fiat lotio. ..... (Lint saturated with this liquid is to be placed over the affected part, and the whole covered with oiled silk.) In Eczema.—Dr. Bennett. 328 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2602 R Sodas Carb., Sodas Biborat., Aquas pluvialis (caloris grad. 75°—98° F.) Cong. xxx. Solve, ut fiat balneum alkalinum. In many Skin Diseases.—Dr. Neligan. 2603 R Sodas Carb. gr. xx.—Sj. Axungias, Sj. Misce: fiat unguentum. In Eruptive Diseases of the Scalp.—Dr. Neligan. 2604 R Sodas Bicarb, gr. xx. Adipis prasp. Sj. Chloroformylis, UXiv. Misce, ut flat unguentum. In Impetigo.—Dr. Neligan. 2605 R Sodas Carb. Sx. Calcis, Sv. Axungias, Sv. Misce, flat unguentum. (Pommade Epilatoire.) To remove Hair in the treatment of Porrigo favosa.—M. Cazenave. SODiE ACETAS, CITRAS, TARTRAS. Acetate, Citrate, and Tartrate of Soda. (Effervescing Draughts.) The Acetate occurs in white foliaceous masses. It is efflorescent. It is a very soluble salt, and has a pungent and bitter taste. In small doses it is diuretic, and is used for this purpose in dropsies. In large doses it is cathartic. Dose, as a diuretic, 1 scruple to 1 drachm; as a purge, 2 to 4 drachms. The neutral Citrate and Tartrate are formed when an effervescing draught is made of either of the carbonates with Citric or Tartaric Acid. Such a draught is an agreeable refrigerant and diaphoretic, and may be prescribed in the same instances as one containing potash. The following proportions must be observed in prescribing. One scruple of Carbonate of Soda will require to neutralize it 10 grains of crystallized Citric or Tartaric Acid, or 1\ drachms of Lemon Juice. One scruple of Bicarbonate of Soda will require 17 grains of Citric Acid, 18 of Tartaric Acid, or 4J drachms of Lemon Juice. Pulveres effervescentes (E., D.) These must be kept in different-colored papers, and consist of Tartaric or Citric Acid, and Bicarbonate of Soda (or Potash), in the proportion to form an effervescing draught when two are mixed in a tumbler of water. 2606 R Sodas Acetatis, Pulveris Rhei, Fellis bovis inspiss., ana Sj. Pulveris Acacias, Sss. Misce, et div. in pil. granorum duor. (Dose, 10—15 twice a day.) Laxative.—Augu stin. 2607 R Sodas Sesquicarb. gr. xx. Syrup. Aurant. Sj. Misce: fiat haustus, cum Sss. succi Limonis sum. To relieve Nausea and Vomiting,—Dr. Joy. 2608 R Sodas Bicarb. Sss. Soda? Sulph. siccat. Sj. Misce. R Acidi Citrici, gr. xv. (Dissolve each powder separately, mix the solutions in a tumbler, and drink while effervescing.) Dr. A. T. Thomson. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 329 SoDjE Biboras. See Borax. SODiE et POTASSjE TARTRAS. Potassio-Tartrate of Soda. This is made by adding Cream of Tartar to a solution of Carbonate of Soda. It is called Rochelle Salt. It is a mild and cooling purgative, in small doses diuretic. It may cause some griping, if given alone, but is generally combined with infusion of Senna. Or it may be given as a Seidlitz powder—i. e., in effervescence, with some tartaric acid and bicarbonate of soda. In either of these forms it is an antiphlogistic cathartic, less irritating than the Sulphates of Soda and Magnesia, and well adapted for use in inflammatory complaints, and for children and delicate persons. It acts upon the urine as an alkali. Dose, as a diu- retic, 1 scruple to 1 drachm; as a cathartic, 2 drachms to 1 ounce. Pulveres effervescentes aperientes (Ellis). Seidlitz powders, containing Rochelle salt along with Bicarbonate of Soda and Tartaric acid. Two are mixed in water, and taken during effervescence. 2609 R Sodas Tartarizatas, gr. x. Pulv. Rhei, gr. iij.—vij. Misce, fiat pulvis. (To be taken every morning for 2 weeks.) In Enlargements of the Mesentery in Children.—Dr. Fordyce. 2610 R Sodas Tartarizatas, Sj. Aquas Menthas vir. Svj. Aqua? Cinnamomi, Sij. Misce: fiat mistura, cujus sumat cochl. ij. omni hora, donee alvus responderit. 2611 R Tartratis Potassas et Sodas, Svj. Jusculi bovini (beef tea), ll)j. Misce. Sit solutio, partitis vicibus sorbenda. In Chorea of Children about nine years of age.—Dr. J. Hamilton. 2612 R Infusi Sennas C. Sij. Sodas Potassio-tart. Sss. Infusi Calumbas, Siss. Misce : fiat solutio, duabus vicibus sumenda. Dr. Paris. 2613 R Sodas Tartarizatas, Sj. Extracti Hyoscyami, gr. vj. Syrupi Anthemidis, Sj- Aquas, Svj. . Misce: fiat mistura. Cap. cochl. j. magnum omni hora. In Constipation.—Phcebus. 2614 R Sodas Pot.-tart. Siij. Sulph. praecip. Siij. * Potassas Bicarb. 3U- Misce; fiat pulvis, cujus sumat cochl. j. min. omni nocte et cochl. jj. min. omni mane ex cyatho Aquas Lactucas. Gaskoin. 2615 R Sodas Potassio-tartratis, Siv. Syrupi Zingiberis, Sj- Spiritus Myristicas, 3ss. Aquae, ad Siss. Misce: fiat haustus. Mild Aperient.—Dr. Druitt. 2Qi5 R Sodas Potassio-tartratis, Sss. Magnesias Calcinatas, gr. x. Aquas Menthas pip. Sj- Misce: fiat haustus aperiens. Dr. Hooper. 28* 330 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 2617 R Sodas Potassio-tartratis, Sij. Sodas Sesquicarb. 3j. Sacchari albi, Sj- Misce : fiat pulvis, e cyatho aquas sumendus, cum cochl. magno succi limonis. Effervescent Aperient.—Dr. Druitt. 2618 R Sodas Potassio-tartratis, Sij. Sodas Sesquicarb. 3j. Tinct. Lupuli, m_xxx. Aquas destillatas, Sj. Syrupi, Sj. Misce. Sumatur cum succi limonis cochl. j. majori. In Inflammatory Fever.—Dr. Gregory. 2619 R Sodas Tartarizatas, Sij. Sodas Carbonatis, Sij. Aquas Anethi, Sss. Inf. Anthem. Sj. Tinct. Calumbas, Tinct. Aurant. C. ana Sj- Misce : fiat haustus cum Acid. Tart. gran, quindecim in aquas semifluiduncia solutis, in impetu effervescentiae sumendus. Stomachic Aperient.—Dr. Copland. SODjE PHOSPHAS. Phosphate of Soda. It is made by adding a solution of Carbonate of Soda to one of Su- perphosphate of Lime obtained from bone-earth. It occurs in larg& crystals, and its solution browns turmeric paper. This salt is an ex- ceedingly mild saline cathartic, and, having very little taste, is less disagreeable than some others. It may be used in fevers and inflam- mations, even in inflammations of the bowels, and in disorders of preg- nant women. Phosphate of Soda is one of the solvents for lithic acid. As an an- tilithic it may be given in gouty and rheumatic disorders, especially the former, and in all cases where there is tendency to a lithic deposit in the urine. It has also been used in rickets, with the intention of supplying phosphoric acid to be used in the reparation of bone. The dose as an antilithic, or in rachitis, is from 1 to 2 drachms, often re- peated ; as a purgative, £ an ounce to 1£ ounces, in gruel or broth. 2620 R Sodas Phosphatis pulv. 5iv. Divide in pulv. xij. Sumat j. bis die ex aqua vel Decoct. Avenas. In Uric Acid Gravel.—Dr. G. Bird. 2621 R Sodas Phosphatis, Sss. Decocti Chondri, Svj. Syrupi Limonum, Sss. Misce: fiat mistura purgans. In Inflammatory Disorders, and where a mild action is desired.—Radius. 2622 R Sodas Phosphatis, Siv. Aquas Menth. pip. Siij. Solve, dein adde Ext. Sennas fluidi, Sss. Misce: flat mistura, de qua cap. cochl. amplum secundis horis donee alvus commode moveatur. In the mild Febrile Affections of Children.—Dr. Neligan. 2623 R Sodas Biphosphatis, gr. viij. Acidi Benzoici, gr. ij. Tere simul, et adde Aqua? destillatas, Six. Fiat haustus, ter quotidie sumendus. In the Lithic Acyd Diathesis.—Dr. Paris. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 331 2624 I}, Soda? Carbonatis, Siss. Acidi Benzoici, 3ij. Soda? Phosphatis, Siij. Aquas Cinnamomi, Sviiss. Aqua? pura?, Siv. Tinct. Hyoscyami, Siv. Misce: fiat mistura. Sumat aeger cochl. ij. magna ter in die. Uric Acid Diathesis.—Dr. G. Bird. SOD.E SULPHAS et BISULPHAS. Sulphate and Bisulphate of Soda. The Sulphate, or Glauber's salt, is extensively produced in the ma- nufacture of the carbonate from common salt. The Bisulphate, an acid salt, is obtained as a residue in making hydrochloric acid. The Sul- phate is in long prismatic crystals, of a bitter taste, and very soluble in water. It acts as a cathartic in the same manner as Sulphate of Magnesise, than which it is rather more irritant. It may be used in much the same cases, but the dose required is greater, being from £ an ounce to 2 ounces. The Bisulphate is also a cooling purgative. It resembles the same salt of Potash. It may be given in doses of \ a drachm to 2 drachms as a di- uretic, or of 2 to 6 drachms as a purgative. Soda et Magnesia Sulphas has been used as a laxative and diuretic, in doses of \ a drachm to 2 drachms several times a day. 2625 R Sodas Sulphatis, 3iv. Pulv. Opii, gr. ij. Misce, ut fiat pulvis. In Hamorrhages and Inflammations after bleeding.—Radius. 2626 R Sodas Sulph. exsic. Sss. Pulpas Tamarindi, Sj. Syrupi succi limonis, q. S. ut fiat electuarium. Sumat asger cochl. ij. minima omni hora, donee alvus responderit. PHQ3BUS. 2627 R Sodas Sulphatis, Sss. Antimonii, Potassio-tart. gr. j. Aquas, Siv. Misce: fiat haustus emetico-catharticus. Dr. Joy. 2628 R Sodas Sulphatis, 5v. Infusi Rosas acidi, Siss. Acid. Sulph. dil. Tnjj. Misce : fiat haustus. Antiphlogistic Cathartic.—Dr. Neligan. 2629 R Sodas Carbonatis, Siss. Aquas puras, Oviiss. Acidi Sulph. dil. Sj. Conf. Aromat. Siij- Spir. Menth. pip. 3iij- Misce. As an Aperient drink in Cardialgia, Sec.—Dr. Barlow. 2630 R Sodas Sesquicarb. Sij- Ferri Sulphat. gr. iij. Magnesia? Carb. 3j. Aquas, Oss. Acid. Sulph. dil. 5x. Infundatur lagenas aqua, in qua liquantur sales, acido deinde adj. ecto, illico obturetur vas, et in loco frigido, vel potius sub aqua egelida. servetur. An effervescing, tonic, and purgative drink.—Dr. Paris. 2631 R Sodas Sulphatis, Sj. -#- Foliorum Sennas. 3iij- Aquas fervidss, Oj. Infunde, et cola. Fiat enema purgans. Dr. J. Hamilton. 332 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. SODjE SULPHIS et HYPOSULPHIS. Sulphite and Hyposulphite of Soda. The Sulphite of Soda has been administered internally by Dr. H. Has- sall and others, in cases of vomiting from Sarcina ventriculi. It seems likely that the acid juice of the stomach sets free the sulphurous acid of the salt, and that this acts by its chemical power of destroying fun- gous growths, such as that which is the cause of this disease. It may operate in the same manner when applied as a lotion to aphthous sur- faces, where also there is a vegetable growth. The Sulphite has been recommended by Mr. Graham, on hypothetical grounds, in the treatment of Asiatic Cholera. Dose, £ a drachm to 1 drachm, or 1£ drachms. The Hyposulphite of Soda (well known from its use in photography as a solvent for iodide of silver) is used to destroy parasitic vegetables, in the same way as the Sulphite. It is also employed on the Continent as an alterative in skin diseases, and may be given as a purgative in the same manner as the Sulphate of Soda. Dose, as an alterative, 10 grains to 1 drachm; as a cathartic, 2 drachms to \ an ounce. 2632 R Soda? Sulphitis, Sss. Aquae, Siss. Misce: fiat haustus, ter in die sumendus. (The dose may be increased.) In Yeasty Vomiting.—Dr. Jenner. 2633 R Sodas Hyposulphitis, 5yi". Infusi Quassias, Sxij. Misce. Sumat Sss. ter die. In Sarcina Ventriculi.—Mr. R. Neale. 2634 R Sodas Hyposulphitis, Sxiss. Sacchari pulv. Sviij. Aqua? destillatas, Oij. Solve, ut flat syrupus, cujus sumatur Sj. ad Siv. omni die. (30 parts contain 1 part of the hyposulphite.) In Chronic cutaneous and scrofulous Affections.—Emile Mouchon. 2635 R Sodas Hyposulphitis, 3vj. Aquas Menthas pip. 5xiv. Tinct. Cardam. Co. Sij. Misce: fiat haustus. An active Cathartic in atonic Dyspepsia.—Dr. Neligan. 2636 R Soda? Sulphitis, Sj. Aquas puras, Sj. Misce, ut fiat lotio. In Aphtha of the Mouth.—Dr. Jenner. 2637 R Soda? Hyposulphitis, Sss. Potassii Sulphureti, Sj. Aquas destillatas, Sxiss. Aquas Laurocerasi, Sss. Misce: fiat lotio. In Scabies, Eczema, Sec—Dr. Neligan. SodjE Hypochloris. Soda Chlorinata. See Chlorinium. SODjE VALERIANAS. Valerianate of Soda. Valerianic Acid is made by oxidizing Fusel oil, by means of Bichro- mate of Potash. It is then combined with solution of caustic soda to form this salt. This possesses both the odor and the properties of Vale- rianic acid. It may be used as an antispasmodic, but is chiefly em- ployed in the manufacture of the other Valerianates. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 333 SODII CHLORIDUM. Chloride of Sodium. Common salt is obtained from the waters of the ocean, from mines on the land, or from salt springs. It is the most universal and indispensa- ble of all condiments. Various cachectic disorders, worms in the intes- tines, &c, have resulted from its omission as an article of food. Its quantity in the daily food has been sometimes increased in cases of scro- fula, phthisis, dyspepsia, and skin diseases. It acts as a most useful al- terative, and seems to purify the blood. Salt has been used, along with other salines, to form a saline injection into the veins in Asiatic Cholera. In large doses it acts as a purgative, in still larger it produces speedy vomiting. As an emetic it is given in cases of poisoning, and in the early stage of cholera. Externally, it is given in baths to imitate sea-water ; and applied as a rubefacient in a strong solution, or as a stimulant to chilblains. One, two, or more ounces, dissolved in a pint of water, form a useful aperient enema for cases of ascarides. Dose, as an alterative, £ to 1 drachm; purgative, 2 drachms to £ an ounce ; emetic, 1 to 2 ounces in warm water. Pulvis salinus (E.), 2 to 3 drachms. Aqua Selterana (Paris Codex) is an aerated water, in imitation of Seltzer water. 2638 R Sodii Chloridi, Siij. Pulv. Cocci Cacti, gr. xv. Misce, etdiv. in pulv. vj. (One every morning, and finally a dose of some purgative.) Anthelmintic.—Dr. Rush. 2639 R Sodii Chloridi, Siij. Sodas Phosphatis, Sj- Sodas Carbonatis, Siss. Sodas Sulphatis, Sss. Dissolve in a little water, and gradually dilute the solution with more water, testing it from time to time with a urinometer, until it has been lowered exactly to the density of 1-030 at 60° Fahrenheit. Heat this solution lastly to 98° Fahr., when it will be ready for use. For Injection into the veins in Asiatic Cholera.—Dr. G. Owen Rees. 2640 R Sodii Chloridi, gr. xxxj. Sodas Phosphatis, gr. v. Sodas Carbonatis, gr. vj. Sodas Sulphatis, gr.j. Aquae destillatae. Sx. Dissolve, and heat the solution to 98° Fahr. when it is required for use. (The density of this solution is 1-004 at 68°, and between 1-000 and 1-001 at 98°. Its composition is as closely as possible the same as that of the serum of the blood deprived of its organic prin- ciples.) For Injection into the veins in Asiatic Cholera.—Dr. W. Marcet. 2641 R Sodii Chloridi, Sij. Decocti Avenas, Oj. Misce. A Purgative Enema, or to destroy Ascarides.—Dr. Hooper. 2642 R Salis communis, Sij. Aqua? puras, Svj. Aceti, Spir. Vini Gallici, ana Siij- Misce : fiat fotus. To Bruises.—Vogt. 2643 R Salis communis, By. Aquas, Oiv. Immitte in balneum, et adde Gelatinas communis. Ibij. in Aquas Ovj. prius solutas. Fiat balneum. In Scrofulous Affections.—Foy. 33 4 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. Spartium. See Scoparius. SPIGELIA. Pink Root. This is the root of Spigelia Marilandica, an American plant (Nat. Ord. Spigeliacea). It has a faint odor, and a peculiar unpleasant taste. It is a purgative, and powerful anthelmintic. It is thought to have some narcotic properties. When given for worms, it is either conjoined with or followed by a brisk cathartic. The dose is 10 to 20 grains for a child, 1 to 2 drachms for an adult, repeated morning and evening for some days, and followed by an active purgative, as above stated. Infusum Spigelia (U. S.), dose J to 1 ounce for children, 4 to 8 ounces for adults. Extractum Spigelia fluidum (Procter), 10 to 20 drops at a time, for children. 2644 R Pulv. Spigelias, gr. x. Calomelanos, gr. iv. Misce : fiat pulvis. (To be taken for two mornings in succession, and on the afternoon of the second day followed by a purge.) Anthelmintic for Children above four years of age.—Dr. Ellis. 2645 R Pulv. Spigelias, Pulv. Sennas, ana 3ij. Pulv. Sabinas, gr. xij. Misce : fiat pulvis. (One every morning for three days, followed by a purge.) For Adults.—Dr. Ellis. 2646 R Pulv. Spigelias, gr. x. Pulv. Stanni, Sij. Syrup. Zingiberis, Sss. Mellis, q. s. Misce: fiat bolus, hora ante jentaculum sumendus, et per dies tres repetendus; postea adhibeatur mistura purgans ad alvi plenam solutionem. In cases of Lumbrici.—Dr. Neligan. 2647 R Spigelias rad. concis, Sss. Sennas foliorum, Sij. Aurant. cort. cone, Santonici sem. contus., Foeniculi sem. contus., ana Sj. Aquas ferventis, Sxij. Macera per horas duas in vase leviter clauso, et cola. Dosis, cyathus vinosus singulis auroris, jejuno ventriculo. In Lumbrici.—Sprague. SPIRITUS PYROXYLICUS. Medicinal Naphtha. Wood Spirit. This is obtained, along with acetic acid and tarry matters, in the dry distillation of wood. It is quite distinct from Acetone, or Pyroacetic Spirit (obtained by distilling dry acetate of lime). Its specific gravity, when rectified, is about -813. It is a volatile inflammable liquid, with a pecu- liar ethereal odor. It is a diffusible stimulant, expectorant and diapho- retic. It is recommended strongly by Dr. Hastings and others, both for internal use, and for inhalation, in phthisis and chronic bronchitis. In large doses it is a dangerous narcotic. Dr. Hastings supposed that it was of use in supplying carbon and hydrogen to the system. The ex- perience of others has shown that it is really of little use in acute or advanced cases of pulmonary consumption. Dr. Hastings has also used it in gout and rheumatism. M. Lavirotte has given it in diarrhoea and THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 335 dysentery. The dose of the Naphtha is from 10 to 20 drops three times a day at first, gradually increasing if nausea is not produced. 2648 R Naphtha? medicinalis, 1U,x. Syrupi Aceti, Sij. Aquas, Sj. Fiat haustus. Capiat unum talem sextis horis. Anodyne in Hectic of Phthisis.—Dr. Neligan. 2649 R Naphtha? Medicinalis, Sj. Liquoris Opii sedativi, Sij. Misce. 15 drops to be taken 3 times a day in a little water. In Acute Bronchitis with hectic symptoms.—Mr. Procter. (Though Dr. Hastings, Mr. Procter, and others, give this liquid the name of " Pyro- acetic Spirit," it has been found that the remedy employed is simply rectified wood-spirit.) SPONGIA. Sponge. Sponge is the horny skeleton of certain marine animals, very low in the scale of life, and found attached to rocks. It is light, porous, and elastic, and is employed to compress wounds, and to form tents, and plugs to restrain hemorrhage. When burnt it constitutes Spongia usta. This contains a small proportion of iodine, and has therefore proved useful as an internal remedy in goitre and scrofula. The dose is bulky, being from 1 to 3 drachms or more. It may be made into an electuary. Electuarium Spongia usta (Radius), 2 to 4 spoonfuls a day, in goitre. 2650 R Spongias ustas, gr. x. Pulv. Rhei, gr. iv. Misce: fiat pulvis, mane vespereque sumendus. In Scrofula.—Hulse. 2651 R Spongias usta?, Siv. Magnes. Carb., Potassa? Nitratis, Sacchari albi, ana 5ij- Misce: fiat pulvis. (Sj. three times a day.) In Scrofula.—Clarus. STANNI PULVIS. Tin Powder. Finely powdered Tin has been used as a vermifuge. It acts by mechanically irritating and dislodging the worms. It may be given, mixed with syrup, in doses of half an ounce for several mornings, fol- lowed by an active purgative. An ointment of tin powder has been used in hsemorrhoids. The Sulphuret and Oxide of Tin have also been used as anthelmintics. Either may be given in doses of 10 to 20 grains. The Chloride is a violent acrid purgative, in doses of 2 grains. 2652 R Stanni pulv. Sj. Confectionis Sennas, Sij. Misce. Dose, Sss. Anthelmintic.—Dr. Hooper. 2653 R Pulv. Stanni, gr. xv. Sacchari albi, gr. x. „ , , .... Misce Sumatur bis die, per decem dies. Postea dentur Calomelanos gran. nj. h. s., et haustus laxativus mane. Vermifuge.-DR. E. J. Clark. 2654 R Pulv. Stanni, Sj. Extracti Absinthii, Pulv. Jalapas, ana Sj. Syrupi Cichorii Co. q. s. ut fiat electuarium, (To be taken in 12 doses.) 1 Foy. 336 THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. STRAMONIUM. Thorn Apple. ' Both the leaves and seeds of Datura Stramonium (Nat. Ord. Solanacea) are officinal. The seeds are the most powerful. The root also has been employed. The leaves and other parts have a rank narcotic odor, and bitter taste. The seeds are small, blackish, and acrid. Stramo- nium is a very powerful narcotic. It quiets the heart, lessens the num- ber of respirations, allays pain, controls spasmodic action, and dilates the pupil. It seldom causes sleep, and does not confine the bowels. In large doses it causes delirium and death. Stramonium is especially useful in painful and irritable states of the respiratory organs. It may be given to allay cough, and diminish pain in the chest, or to stop the advance of a paroxysm of spasmodic asthma. In the latter disease it may with advantage be smoked like tobacco. Two or three pipefuls of the dry herb may be used at a time. It con- tains an alkaloid, Daturia, to which its narcotic properties are owing. But by its combustion an empyreumatic oil is produced, which has also narcotic properties. The dose of the dry leaves is from 2 to 5 grains; of the powdered seeds, from £ to 2 grains. Extractum Slramonii (seminum), (L., E.) Dose \ to \ a grain, carefully increasing. Extractum Stramonii foliorum (U. S.), 1 to 2 grains, gradually increas- ing. Tinctura Stramonii (D.), J a drachm three times a day. Tinctura Stramonii atherea (Soubeiran), 2 to 3 drops. Vinum Stramonii (Van Mons), 6 to 20 drops. The two next are used as anodyne applications. Unguentum Stramonii (U. S.) Oleum Stramonii (Cottereau). 2655 R Extracti Stramonii, gr. j. Ext. Glycyrrhizas, Sj. Misce, et div. in pil. vj. quar. j., sumat quum tussis urget. In Irritation of Larynx or Throat.—Dr. Hooper. 2656 R Ext. (Foliorum) Stramonii, 3j. Saponis duri, Sij- Acacias gum. pulv. 3j. Glycyrrhizas rad. pulv. 3ij. Mucilag. Tragacanthas, q. s. ut fiat massa in pil. 60 divi- denda. Dosis j. nocte maneque, vel ter die. In Asthma.—Sir H. Halford. 2657 R Extracti Stramonii, gr. ss. Ext. Hyoscyami, gr. iv. Misce : fiat pilula h. s. sumenda. Dr. Paris. 2658 R Pulv. Scillas, Pulv. Ipecac, ana 3j. Ext. Stramonii, gr. v. Ext. Lactuca?, gr. xv. Misce, et div. in pil. xij. quarum j. ter quaterve indies sumatur. Expectorant in Bronchitis.—Dr. Hooper. 2659 R Pulv. Seminum Stramonii, gr. x. Pulv. Camphoras, Sj. Pulv. Sabinas, 3v. Ext. Senegas, 3iv. • Misce, et div. in pilulas granor. duorum. (6 to be taken three times a-day.) In Rheumatism.—Vogt. THE BOOK OF PRESCRIPTIONS. 337 2660 R Tinct. Stramonii, rn_xv. Aqua? destillatae, Sj. Syrupi Limonum, Sss. Misce : fiat haustus 3is horis repetendus, donee dolor mitescat. In Tic douloureux, Sciatica, Sec—Dr. Neligan. 2661 R Extracti Sem. Stramonii, gr. xij. Vini Antimonii, Sss. Solve. (10 drops to be taken every three hours in some infusion.) In Spasmodic Disorders.—Hufeland. 2662 R Pulv. Sem. Stramonii, Sj. Spiritus rectif. Oj. Infunde, cola, et adde Opii, Sj. Spiritus Camphoras, Sij. Fiat lotio. For Rheumatic Limbs.—Pierquin. STYRAX. Storax. This is the concrete resinous juice of the Sty rax officinale, a small tree belonging to the Nat. Ord. Slyracea. It resembles in action the balsams of Peru, Tolu, and Benzoin, but is less frequently employed than any of these. It is an aromatic expectorant, and may be employed in chronic coughs and other pulmonary affections. Styraxpraparata (L., E.) is a spirituous extract; dose 10 grains to 1 scruple. Pilula Slyracis (E.) contain 1 part in 4 of Opium. Pilula Slyracis composita (L.) contains 1 grain in 5 of Opium. The Opium is, of course, the most active ingredient in these two pills. Syrupus Slyracis (Giordano). Expectorant in doses of 1 drachm to /J. /S6*. y/j-ev^/ic&i 7 '/? / 7^ 0, /. <7) LY>y 7.2/7C3 y.-» * A 7$,/Y- YstY/j*ssi*a^jkYdtatYt/uj 7z ,' HLT sy? (<7^-y _. £ s> ^ j~ /L~ *r*« <~/yt /// eu>///^«.< * cYZe. (JYtuY^Y/i ,9. 2. 7£*«.«,+■ x 'Y>l.-.< ■•■• ■ ■ "\ •-*■-'' »: i. r('^i,.mSa.■>/■;'. ...iu*M . ' ■,■•/....,"':-. »** •':». P ^ &&• M w >*;•■* *<.*■.*■■ * &? ,/".-* r'J: