Part 6 — CHAPTER VI. MEDICAL FORMULARY.
Reading edition
Formula 61. FIAT HAUSTUS.
(Let a draught be made.)
℞ Magnesiæ sulphatis drachmas duas.
Infusi sennæ fluidunciam.
Syrupi rhei fluidrachmam.
Misce et fiat haustus, in jusculo calido, partítis vicibus sumendus.
The above prescription translated into English would read:
Take of sulphate of magnesia two drachms.
Infusion of senna one fluid ounce.
Syrup of rhubarb one fluid drachm.
Mix and let a draught be made to be taken in divided doses in warm broth.
The following is a convenient form and one not liable to mistakes:
℞ Magnesiæ sulph. ʒ ij.
Syr. rhei f ʒ j.
Infus. sennæ. f ℥ j. M., et fiat haustus.
S. To be taken in divided doses in warm broth.
62. FOR COLIC.
℞ Magnes. alb. ust ℈ j.
Tinct. fœtid gtt. lx.
Tinct. theb gtt. xx.
Aq. font ℥ j.
Translation.
Take Calcined magnesia 20 grains.
Tincture of assafœtida 60 drops.
Laudanum 20 drops.
Water 1 ounce. Mix.
S. Dose. 20 drops for a child, in sweetened water.
334 63. FOR CHOLERA INFANTUM AND DYSENTERY.
℞ Sal tart. vel carb. sod gr. xxx.
Gum Arabic.
Sacch. Alb aa. ʒ j.
Tinct. theb gtt x.
Aq. Font ℥ iij.
Translation.
Take salt of tartar or soda 20 grains.
Gum Arabic and loaf sugar each 1 drachm.
Tincture of opium (laudanum) 10 drops.
Water 3 ounces.
To the above a drop of oil of cinnamon may be added and it may be given in doses of one teaspoonful in lime water and milk, when cholera morbus is followed by diarrhœa and dysentery.
64. FOR CROUP, &C.
℞ Tr. phytolac dec gtt. vj.
Tr. aconit gtt. iij.
Aqua. ℥ iv. M.
Translation.
Take Tinct. of poke root 6 drops.
Tinct. of aconite 3 drops.
Water 4 ounces. Mix.
Dose a teaspoonful every five or thirty minutes, as is necessary.
For a case of mammary abscess it may be given internally, and also rubbed upon the breast in the forming stage.
65. FOR CHRONIC ENLARGEMENT OF THE SPLEEN.
Errata. On page 44, for 12, 18, 23, 52, 54, 57, 61, 62, 65, read 10, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 28. On page 43, last line, for 65 read 58.
℞ Tinct. cinch. comp. ℥ viij.
Aq. menth. pip. ℥ xij.
Ammon. murias ℥ j. M.
Translation.
Take of Compound tincture of Peruvian bark 8 ounces.
Peppermint water 12 ounces.
Muriate of ammonia 1 ounce. Mix
335S. Dose one teaspoonful three times a day, one hour before meals.
66. CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.
℞ Pulveris guaiaci resinæ,
Potassæ nicratas aa. ʒ j.
Pulveris ipecacuanhæ gr. iij.
Opii gr. ij.
Fiat pulvis in charletas sex dividendus.
Translation.
Pulverized gum guiac,
Nitrate of potash of each 1 drachm.
Powdered ipecac 3 grains.
Opium 2 grains. Mix.
Divide into six powders.
S. One powder to be taken every three hours in syrup or molasses.
67. FOR SCIATICA AND FOR THE KIDNEYS.
℞ Ol. cubeba,
Ol. copaiba aa. f. ʒ jv.
Ol. tenebinth. f. ʒ ij.
Spts. nit. æth. f. ʒ vj.
Mucilagio acacia f. ℥ ij. M.
Translation.
Take oil of cubebs,
Oil of copaiva of each four fluidrachms.
Oil of turpentine two fluidrachms.
Spirits of nitric ether six fluidrachms.
Mucilage of gum Arabic two fluid ounces. Mix.
Mark. One teaspoonful three times a day.
68. FOR GASTRIC ULCER.
℞ Morphine sulphatis gr. j.
Bismuth subnitratis ʒ ss. M. S. Ft. Chart. No. vj.
Translation.
Take morphine 1 grain.
Sub nitrate of bismuth ½ drachm. Mix.
Make six powders. Mark. One powder to be taken every four hours.
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ANTACIDS.
69. CARBONATE OF MAGNESIA.
℞ Magnesia carbonatis grs. 80.
Extracti opii liquidi min. 30.
Spiritus etheris fl. drs. 3.
Aqua mentha viridis ad fl. oz. 6. Mix.
One fourth part occasionally. Useful where there is much oppression from flatulency.
70. CHALK MIXTURE AND HOPS.
℞ Tincture lupuli ʒ vj.
Tinct. cardamomi compositae fl. ʒ jv.
Vini ipecacuanhæ fl. ʒ ij.
Extractii opii liquidi min. xxx.
Mistura creta ad. fl. ℥ vj. M.
Translation.
Take tincture of hops 6 drachms.
Compound tinct of cardamom 4 fluidrachms.
Wine of ipecac 2 fluidrachms.
Liquid extract of opium 25 minims.
Chalk mixture (add to it) 6 fluid ounces. Mix.
Mark. One teaspoonful every three or four hours. Useful in diarrhœa due to acidity in the stomach.
71. FOR HEARTBURN.
℞ Liquor magnes. carb. ℥ ss.
Sp. lav. comp. ʒ ij. M. Ft. haust.
Translation.
Take liquor of carbonate of magnesia ½ ounce.
Compound spirits of lavender 2 drachm.
Make a draught. Take immediately and repeat if necessary.
72. FOR ACIDITY OF THE STOMACH.
℞ Pepsin 5 grains.
Sub nitrate bismuth 5 grains.
Glycerine ½ ounce. M.
Sig. After each meal.
337 73. FOR INFANTILE COLIC.
℞ Magnesia carb. ʒ ij.
Tinct assafœtida min. xx.
Aqua. ℥ ij. M.
Sig. Thirty drops and repeat every half hour until relieved.
74. FOR DISORDERED STOMACH.
℞ Aqua ammonia ʒ ij.
Essence cinnamon
Tinct. ginger aa. ℥ ss.
Tinct. pimento ℥ j.
Alcohol ℥ ij.
Water ℥ viij. Mix.
Of this one teaspoonful may be put in a glass of water, of which the patient may take a teaspoonful every hour.
75. NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
No. 1. ℞ Bicarb. potass. grs. xxx.
Water f. ℥ ij.
Bromide potass. grs. xxx. M.
No. 2. ℞ Citric acid. ʒ j.
Water ℥ jv.
Syrup f. ʒ x. M.
Add a table spoonful of No. 2 to a teaspoonful of No. 1 and drink immediately.
76. A POWDER FOR HEARTBURN.
℞ Magnesia calcinatæ ℥ ss.
Bicarbonate sodæ
Pulveris zinziberis aa. ℈ j. M.
Sig. A small teaspoonful occasionally.
77. CHALK MIXTURE.
℞ Prepared chalk ʒ jss. to ʒ ij.
White sugar
Pulv. gum Arabic aa. q. s.
Peppermint water ℥ vj. M.
Sig. A table spoonful for a dose every two hours. When administered for diarrhœa, astringents and laudanum may be added.
78. CHOLERA MIXTURE.
℞ Chalk mixture ℥ j.
Spirits chloroform xx.
Tinct. opium min. jv. M.
To be taken every four hours.
338 79. NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL.
℞ Bicarbonate of potash
Pulv. rhei aa. ʒ ij. Mix and add of
Boiling water f. ℥ viij.
Let it stand for two hours, filter and add
Brandy f. ℥ j.
Essence peppermint f. ℥ j.
Add white sugar to an agreeable sweetness.
Highly useful in diarrhœa, dysentery, summer complaint, &c., especially of children.
80. FOR DIARRHŒA AND DYSENTERY.
℞ Oil cinnamon
Oil cloves
Extract ginger aa. ℥ ss.
Morphine grs. ij.
Rhubarb grs. xx.
Aqua ammonia ʒ ij.
Spirits camphor ʒ ij.
Alcohol ℥ viij.
Water ℥ iv. M.
S. Dose, ¼ teaspoonful every two hours, in water.
81. SODA MINT FOR NAUSEA, &C.
℞ Sodæ bicarbonas ℥ j.
Aqua Menth. pip. ℥ xvj.
Spirits ammon. arom. ℥ ss. M.
Dose. 1 table spoonful.
82. FOR FLATULENT DYSPEPSIA.
℞ Salacylate of bismuth 2 parts.
Calcined magnesia 3 parts.
Oil of anise 1 part. M.
Of this powder a small teaspoonful may be taken before a meal.
ANTISEPTICS.
83. LAVENDER AND CAMPHOR.
℞ Spirits of camphor min. xx.
Spirits of lavender f. ʒ j.
Gum trugacanth mucilage f. ʒ vij.
Make a draught. To be taken every six or eight hours by a nervous attendant in a sick room.
339 84. SOLUTION OF CHLORINATED SODA.
℞ Liquoris chlorinatæ ʒ j.
Tinct. opii min. xv.
Camphonæ aquæ f. ℥ xij. M.
A table spoonful three times a day relieves the fetor, and is otherwise useful in low cases of fever, gangrene of the lungs, &c.
ANTISPASMODICS.
85. AMMONIA MIXTURE.
℞ Aromatic spirits of ammonia fl. ʒ j.
Dilute hydrocyanic acid min. ij.
Syrup ginger min. f. ʒ j.
Caraway water fl. ʒ vîj.
Make a draught. To be taken twice or three times a day if there be flatulence or languor. In dyspepsia, debility, irritable stomach, &c.
86. FOR ASTHMA.
℞ Tinct. lobelia ℥ j.
Ammon. iodide,
Ammon. bromide aa. ʒ ij.
Syrup tolu. ℥ iij. M.
Sig. A table spoonful every one, two, three, or four hours.
87. FOR WHOOPING COUGH.
℞ Aluminis ℈ ijss.
Syrup zinzib. ℥ j.
Syrup acaciæ ℥ j.
Aqua ℥ j. M.
Sig. One teaspoonful three times a day.
88. FOR ASTHMA.
℞ Ext. Jamaica dogwood fl. ℥ ij.
Syrup ipecac fl. ℥ j.
Syrup aurant. cortex ℥ ss. M.
Sig. A teaspoonful every hour until the paroxysm should cease. Afterwards every four hours for the day.
89. ASIATIC MIXTURE FOR CHOLERA.
℞ Gum opii,
Gum camph. aa. ℥ j.
Ol. caryoph. f. ℥ j.
Capsicum (cayenne) ℥ j.
Sp. æth sulph. Co. Oij. Digest 15 days.
Dose for an adult, 20 to 60 drops every 2, 3, or 4 hours.
340 90. FOR DYSMENORRHŒA.
℞ Tinct. gelsemium,
Tinct. camphor,
Tinct. opii deodorized aa. ʒ ij. M.
S. Dose 20 drops every two hours until relieved. Useful in dysentery after the operation of Epsom salts.
91. HOFFMAN’S ANODYNE AND LAUDANUM.
℞ Liquoris anodyne Hoffman’s ʒ iij.
Tincturæ thebiacæ gtt. lxxx.
Aqua cinnamomi ℥ vj.
Fiat Mistura. Signa, A teaspoonful every hour in hysteria, &c. May sometimes be taken in a dose of a table spoonful.
92. FOR AFTER PAINS.
℞ Morphia sulphas gr. j.
Pulv. camphoræ,
Creta preparata,
Pulv. glycerhiza aa. ℈ j. M.
Given in 10 grain doses and repeated, when required, every 4 hours.
ASTRINGENTS.
93. FOR DYSENTERY.
℞ Acidi tanici gr. xxx.
Tinct. camphoræ comp f. ℥ j.
Aqua cinnamomi ad. f. ℥ viij. M.
Label. One sixth part three times a day, about an hour before each meal.
94. CINNAMON MIXTURE.
℞ Tinct. cinnamon f. ʒ ij.
Cinnamon water f. ℥ j. M.
Make a draught to be taken thrice daily. In menorrhagia especially, but also in other varieties of passive hemorrhage.
95. CHLOROFORM, OPIUM, AND CASTOR OIL.
℞ Chloroform min. x.
Tinct. camph. comp. f. ʒ ij.
Castor oil f. ʒ iij.
Make a draught to be taken immediately. In choleraic diarrhœa.
341 96. FOR HEMORRHAGE OF THE URETHRA, &C.
℞ Tinct. ergot,
Oil of turpentine aa. f. ʒ ij.
Tinct. chloride of iron,
Laudanum aa. f. ʒ j.
Gum Arabic mucilage f. ℥ viij. M.
Sig. Take one table spoonful hourly.
97. IN HEMOPTYSIS (BLEEDING FROM THE LUNGS.)
℞ Fld. ext. ergot,
Paregoric,
Syrup tolu equal parts. M.
S. Half a table spoonful every hour if necessary.
98. FOR PHTHISIS WHEN NIGHT SWEATS AND COUGH ARE BAD.
℞ Acidi sulphurici diluti gtt. x.
Tincturæ opii deodoratæ gtt. x.
Syrupi hypophosphatis f. ʒ j.
Extracti Pruni Virginiani fluidi f. ʒ ij. M.
For a dose ter. die.
It will be more convenient to have the above put up according to the following form:
℞ Elixir vitriol ʒ iij.
Deodorized laudanum ʒ jss.
Syrup hypophosphitis f. ʒ xv.
Fld. ext. wild cherry f. ʒ xxx. M.
Sig. Take nearly a table spoonful three times a day. (For an adult.)
99. FOR INFANTILE DIARRHŒA.
℞ Sub. nitrate bismuth ʒ ij.
Laudanum min. ij.
Gum Arabic mucilage ℥ jv. Mix.
S. A teaspoonful every two hours.
100. FOR CHOLERA MORBUS.
℞ Spirits am. arom. ℥ j.
Spirits lav. co. ℥ j.
Tinct. opii camph. ℥ ss. Mix.
S. A teaspoonful in water every two hours or oftener, until relieved. In cholera morbus, colic, dysentery, &c.
342 101. FOR CHOLERA INFANTUM.
℞ Bismuthi sub carbonatis gr. xvj.
Pulv. ipecacuanha comp. gr. j.
Pulv. sacchari albi grs. xij. Mix.
For viij. powders. One to be taken every three hours in the mother’s or cow’s milk.
102. FOR CHRONIC DYSENTERY.
℞ Sodæ bicarbonas ℥ ss.
Zinci oxide ʒ ij. M.
Sig. 6 grains every six hours.
103. FOR PROLAPSIS UTERI.
℞ Fld. ext. nux vomica f. ℥ j.
Fld. ext. blue cohash f. ℥ ss.
Fld. ext. ergot ʒ ij.
Simple syrup ℥ ij.
Chloroform min. x. M.
S. One-half a teaspoonful three times a day.
104. ASTRINGENT POWDER.
℞ Sub. nitrate of bismuth grs. xij.
Pulv. geranium root grs. jx.
Dover powder gr. j. M.
Divide into six powders. Give one powder every six hours.
CATHARTICS.
105. THE WHITE MIXTURE FOR RHEUMATISM.
℞ Epsom salts ℥ jss.
Carbonate magnesia ʒ ij.
Peppermint water f. ℥ viij.
Wine of colchicum f. ʒ ij. M.
One-sixth part early every morning.
106. FOR DYSENTERY.
℞ Syrup of rhubarb f. ℥ ij.
Syrup of ginger f. ℥ iij.
Tincture of opium f. ℥ j.
Oil of cloves gtt. xxx. M.
S. One teaspoonful every two or three hours.
343 107. FOR VOMITING OF PREGNANCY.
℞ Rad. columbo (columbo root),
Rad. ginger (ginger root), aa. ℥ ss.
Fol. senna (senna leaves) ʒ j.
Boiling water Oj.
Sig. Wineglassful before meals.
108. COMPOUND LICORICE POWDER.
℞ Powdered senna leaves,
Powdered licorice root aa. ℥ vj.
Powdered fennel seed,
Powdered sulphur aa. ℥ iij.
Powdered sugar ℥ xvj. M.
Dose one teaspoonful as a mild laxative.
109. AS A LAXATIVE FOR ANTIPARTEM ADMINISTRATION.
℞ Senna leaves ℥ iij.
Sulphate of magnesia ℥ xx.
Bruised ginger ℥ x.
Boiling water cong. j.
Let the mixture stand over night; filter. Dose, two or three ounces.
110. FOR PILES.
℞ Magnesia sulp.,
Magnesia carb.,
Sup. tart. potass.,
Sulphur sublim. aa. ℥ j. Mix thoroughly.
Sig. One, two, or three teaspoonfuls of the powder before eating in the morning.
111. FOR DYSENTERY.
℞ Mucilaginis tragacanthæ fl. ℥ ij.
Aqua cinnamomi fl. ℥ iij.
Olei ricini fl. ʒ xij.
Tinct. rhei,
Syrup aurantii aa. fl. ʒ vj.
Tinct. opii min. xxx. Mix.
S. One-eighth part for an adult every three hours. In dysentery where there are scybala in the rectum. Also where an aperient with a sedative is needed.
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ANTHELMINTICS.
112. TO EXPEL THE ROUND WORMS.
℞ Santonin gr. 3.
Sacchari lactis gr. 10.
Make a powder to be taken early in the morning in a table spoonful of milk or cream. Its exhibition should be followed at the end of six hours by mild physic.
113. FOR TAPE WORMS.
℞ Oil of turpentine 4 drachms.
Gruel (not too thick) 3 ounces. Mix well.
Abstain from supper; take a mixture on waking in the morning, and lie down until it operates.
114. FOR WORMS.
℞ Santonin 16 grs.
Flu. ext. spigelia 16 drops.
Simple syrup 2 ounces. Mix.
Sig. Teaspoonful morning and night.
CAUSTICS AND RUBEFACIENTS.
115. CHROMIC ACID.
℞ Acidi chromici grs. 60.
Aqua fl. drs. 4. M.
Apply directly to warts, &c., to destroy them.
116. IODINE PAINT.
℞ Iodini grs. xl.
Potassai iodidi ʒ ss.
Spirits vini rectificati f. ℥ j. M.
To be applied with a camel’s hair brush.
117. BURNT ALUM.
The alumen ustem is made by depriving the alum of its water of chrystalization by heat. It is applied in powder to fungous granulations of ulcers, and mixed with sugar is used to remove nebulous spots on the cornea.
118. FOR PRICKLY HEAT.
℞ Sulphate of copper grs. xx.
Water ℥ ij. M.
345Apply daily by means of a camel’s hair brush or a sponge. It is applied after a morning bath, after the skin has been well rubbed with a towel, and it must be allowed to dry on the skin before dressing.
DIAPHORETICS.
119. A PLEASANT DIAPHORETIC IN FEVERS.
℞ Citratis potasæ preparatæ ʒ ij.
Aqua distilatæ ℥ jv. to ℥ vi.
Olei limonis gtt. ij.
Sacchari alba ʒ j. Misce.
S. A table spoonful to be taken every two hours. Spirits of nitre may be added.
120. INFUSION OF BONESET.
℞ Eupatorii perfoliati ℥ j.
Aqua bulientis Oj.
Infuse for thirty minutes in a covered vessel; then decant and take a wineglassful every hour till there is free perspiration. The infusion must be taken hot as it can be drunk, otherwise it may produce vomiting.
121. DECOCTION OF BARLEY WATER WITH NITRE.
℞ Decocti hardei Oj.
Nitratis potassæ ʒ ij.
Succi limonis ℥ j. to ℥ ij. Fiat potus.
Translation.
Take barley water one pint.
Salt petre two drachms.
Lemon juice one ounce to two ounces.
Make a drink to be drank warm by the patient.
122. MODIFIED DIAPHORETIC.
Errata. On page 172 for (F. 122) read (F. 108.)
℞ Opii pulv ʒ j.
Ipecac pulv ʒ ss.
Camphor pulv ʒ ij.
Saccharum ʒ iv. Mix thoroughly.
This and the following prescriptions in doses of from two to eight grains may be used as a
346 123. SUBSTITUTE FOR DOVER POWDERS.
℞ Morph. sulph. ʒ j.
Camphoræ,
Oreta prep.,
Saccharum aa. ʒ xx.
124. DIAPHORETIC AND EXPECTORANT.
℞ Potass citrat. ℥ j.
Suc. limonis f. ℥ jss.
Syr. ipecac. f. ℥ ss.
Tr. opii camph. f. ʒ iij.
Syrupi q. s. ad. f. ℥ iij. M.
S. Dessert spoonful every two hours. For colds and coughs.
DIURETICS.
125. NITRE, JUNIPER, AND ETHER.
℞ Potassa nitratis grs. 60.
Spiritus juniper f. dr. 1.
Spiritus œtheris nitrici f. dr. 3.
Decocti chimaphilæ ad. f. oz. 8. Mix.
One-sixth part every six hours.
126. DIURETIC AND LAXATIVE.
℞ Potassæ tartratis ʒ iij.
Infus. buchu f. ℥ viij. Mix.
S. One-sixth part three times a day.
127. FOR CYSTITS—IRRITABLE CONDITION OF THE BLADDER.
℞ Acidi benzoici,
Sodii biboratis aa. gr. x.
Inf. buchu ℥ ij. M.
Sig. This amount three times a day.
128. INFUSION OF UVA URSI.
℞ Uva ursi foliorum ℥ j.
Aqua bulientis Oj.
Pour the water boiling hot on the leaves and let them macerate for several hours. To be taken cold, from half a pint to a pint daily. Chiefly used for irritable bladder and strangury.
347 129. FOR SUBACUTE AND CHRONIC RHEUMATISM.
℞ Potass iod. ʒ ij.
Vin. calc. rad. f. ʒ ij.
Tinct. guiac ammon. f. ℥ iij.
Fld. ext. belladonna min. xx.
Aqua cinnamon ℥ iij. M.
A teaspoonful in water three times a day.
130. FOR MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM.
℞ Potasii iodide ʒ j.
Vini colchici rad. f. ʒ ij.
Morphia sulphatis gr. iij.
Syrupi f. ℥ j.
Aquæ f. ℥ iij. M.
S. A teaspoonful three times a day.
131. FOR DROPSY.
℞ Fld. ext. apocynum Canabinum ʒ ij.
Spts. lav. comp. ℥ ss.
Syrup simplex ℥ iij ss. M.
S. A teaspoonful every three or four hours.
132. FOR URETHRAITIS.
℞ Tinct. gelsemii ʒ ss.
Potassii bromidi ʒ ijss.
Potass. bicarb. ℥ ss.
Aqua ℥ iv. M.
S. Dessert spoonful in water three times a day.
EMETICS.
133. POWDER OF IPECAC.
℞ Pulvis ipecacuanha ℈ ij. Divide into two doses.
Signa. One to be taken in a little sweetened water or warm water. If one powder does not produce the desired effect within thirty or forty minutes, the second to be taken in like manner. It may be followed by a draught of tepid water after vomiting commences.
134. POWDER OF SULPHATE OF ZINC.
℞ Sulphate of zinc 10 grs. to ʒ ss.
Signa. To be taken in syrup, and followed by a draught of warm water.
348 135. EMETIC FOR A CHILD.
℞ Very young children in some instances suffer from indigestion. If delicate give five grains ipecacuanha, and after that sickens the child give a dose of castor oil to remove the offending matter from the stomach.
136. EMETIC USED IN CAPILLARY BRONCHITIS OF CHILDREN.
℞ Zinchi sulphatis gr. iij.
Pulveris ipecacuauha gr. ij. M.
For one dose; to be repeated every ten minutes until emesis is produced.
EXPECTORANTS.
137. SEDATIVE COUGH MIXTURE.
℞ Vinum ipecacacuanha fl. dr. 1½.
Spiritus etheris nitrosa fl. dr. 6.
Infusi senega ad. fl. oz. 8. Mix.
One-sixth part every six hours. In chronic bronchitis when an expectorant and sedative is desired.
138. INFUSION OF FLAXSEED, &C.
℞ Seminum lini ℥ j.
Radicis glycerhiza ℥ ss.
Aqua bulientis Oij.
Macerate for two or three hours near the fire in a covered vessel, strain, and add lemon juice sufficient to make it agreeable. This may be given as a common drink in catarrh.
139. COUGH SYRUP.
Errata. On page 123, for 139, 140, read 81, 107.
℞ Morphine grs. viij.
Fld. ext. ipecac. f. ʒ jss.
Tinct. bloodroot f. ℥ j.
Water ℥ vj.
Simple syrup f. ℥ xxv.
Chlorate potash ℥ ss.
Muriate of ammonia ʒ j. M.
S. Dose for an adult, a teaspoonful three times a day and after each fit of coughing.
349 140. TAR WATER.
℞ Picis liquida Oij.
Aqua Cong. j. M.
Stir them together with a wooden rod for ten minutes, then let the tar subside. Strain the water and keep in well corked bottles. A pint may be taken daily.
141. FOR WHOOPING COUGH.
℞ Ammon. bromide ʒ j.
Tinct. strammonii, sem. gtt. xx.
Syrup simplex ℥ ij.
Aqua ℥ ij. M.
Sig. A teaspoonful three times a day for a child.
142. FOR PNEUMONIA.
℞ Syrup senega ℥ ss.
Spirits nitre,
Tinct. digitalis aa, f. ʒ ij.
Morphine gr. ij.
Simple syrup f. ℥ ij. M.
Sig. Dose, a half teaspoonful every three hours or oftener.
143. PNEUMONIA.
℞ Tinct. aconite gtt. xxx.
Fld. ext. jaborandi,
Spirits nitre dulcis aa. ℥ ij.
Aqua ℥ jv. M.
Sig. A teaspoonful every four hours for an adult.
144. FOR COUGH.
℞ Syrup wild cherry ℥ iij
Tinct. sanguinaria ℥ j.
Morphine grs. ij.
Chlorate potash grs. xv.
Muriate of ammonia grs. x.
Aqua ℥ j. M.
Sig. Dose, ½ a teaspoonful every six hours, and after each spell of coughing.
ENEMATA AND INJECTIONS.
145. FOR ASCARIDES.
℞ Sulphuric ether 5 to 20 drops.
Water ½ pint to a pint. M.
Inject into the bowels.
350 146. INJECTION FOR ASCARIDES OR PINWORMS.
℞ Acid carbolici ℈ j.
Potassa chloratis ʒ ij.
Aqua Oj. M.
Warm to 98° and inject into the bowels.
147. INJECTION FOR THE VAGINA. (THIS MAY BE USED DILUTED WITH WATER.)
℞ Tannin ℈ j.
Zinci sulphatis ʒ ij.
Aqua tepidi Oj. M.
Inject with a Davidson or a fountain syringe.
148. ENEMA FOR PINWORMS.
℞ Argenti nitratis (nitrate silver) cryst. 8 grs.
Aqua distilat 6 oz. for an enema.
Repeat this each day for four or five days. This will stain clothing.
149. ENEMA TO MOVE THE BOWELS.
℞ Ol. ricini (castor oil) f. ℥ ij.
Ol. terebinth. (spirits turpentine) f. ʒ i.
Aqua fervent Oij.
To be administered at once.
150. FOR ASCARIDES CAUSING VAGINAL DISCHARGE.
℞ Tinct. ferri chloridi ℥ ss.
Aqua calcis Oj. Ft. injectio.
Inject one-half into the rectum at night and the other half the next morning.
151. EMMENAGOGUE ENEMA.
℞ Aloes barbadensis gr. x.
Tepid milk f. ℥ M.
To be injected twice a day when the menstrual flow is due, for one or two days.
152. FOR IRRITABLE UTERUS.
℞ Bromide potash ʒ j.
Water Oj. M.
Use as a rectal injection. Where there is pain in the part, one drachm of the tincture of opium hyoscyamus or conium may be used in the same way.
351 153. VAGINAL INJECTIONS.
Errata. On page 85 for (F. 153, 199) read (163, 214).
The vaginal injections most used when disinfection is the special object, and the usual proportions are the following:
℞ Corrosive sublimate, 1 to 1000 or 2000; carbolic acid, 5 or 10 to 1000; thymal, 1 to 1000; sulphite of soda, 5 to 1000; permangenate of potash, 5 to 1000; liquor sodii chlorinatæ (Labaraques solution), 1 to 2; chlorine water, 1 to 2; salacylic acid, 1 to 1000 hot water.
For medicinal astringent vaginal injections, give alum, sulphate of zinc, or lead, copper, and iron, salts of the strength of one or two per cent.
The permangenate of potash, silver nitrate, and iron solutions all make almost indelible stains on the linen.
If the injections are corrosive, a large straight glass syringe should be used.
154. INJECTION FOR LEUCORRHŒA.
℞ Alum,
Sulphate of zinc,
Borate of soda,
Pure carbolic acid aa. ℥ jss.
Water Oij. M.
Of this two table spoonfuls in a pint of water.
155. VAGINAL INJECTION.
℞ Zinci sulphatiz,
Aluminis exsiccata aa. ℥ j.
Acidi tannici ℥ ij. Mix. Label.
Half a teaspoonful to be mixed with a pint of tepid or cold water to form an injection.
156. INJECTION FOR DYSENTERY.
℞ Mucilage of gum Arabic or starch ℥ ij.
Laudanum gtt. xx. M.
For an injection.
157. INJECTION FOR FETID LEUCORRHŒA.
℞ Chlorate of potash ʒ j.
Laudanum f. ʒ j.
Tar water Oij. M.
352S. Three table spoonfuls to be added to the pint of warm water as a vaginal injection.
EMMENAGOGUES—UTERINE THERAPEUTICS.
158. STIMULANT EMMENAGOGUE.
℞ Potassa bromide ʒ j.
Tinct. cantharides f. ʒ jss.
Tinct. cinnamomi f. ʒ jv.
Aqua q. s. ad. f. ℥ jss. M.
S. Teaspoonful three times a day for amenorrhœa and hysteria.
159. FOR CHLOROSIS.
℞ Tinct. ferri per chloridi f. ʒ jss.
Potassa chloratis ℈ jss.
Tinct. actea racemosa f. ʒ jv.
Infusi serpentaria ad. f. ℥ M.
Sig. One-eighth part three times a day.
160. RECTAL SUPPOSITARY.
℞ Ext. opii aq. 3 grains.
Ext. belladonna 1½ grains.
Buteri cacao q. s. 1½ ounces. M. ft. suppos. No. 12.
S. Apply one to relieve pain in the region of the uterus or rectum.
161. FOR PAINFUL MENSTRUATION.
℞ Ferri carbonate pulv. ʒ iij.
Ext. conii mac. ʒ ijss.
Ol. cinnamon. min. xx.
Syrup tolutani ℥ ij.
Syrup simplici,
Aqua aa. ℥ vij. M.
S. Dose, a table spoonful four times a day. To be given for a week or ten days before the menstrual period.
162. FOMENTATION FOR PAIN IN THE BLADDER AND UTERUS.
Errata. On page 90 for (F. 162) read (F. 163.)
℞ Flores chamomelæ 3 ounces.
Pulv. semen lini 3 ounces.
Herb hyscyami,
Herb belladoni,
Herb strammonii aa. 1 ounce. M.
353Sig. Make fomentations. To be applied topically and covered with oiled silk to retain heat and moisture.
163. VAGINAL SUPPOSITARY.
℞ Zinci oxide vel bismuth carbonatis ʒ jss.
Extracti belladonnæ ʒ ss.
Olei theobroma ℥ j.
Olei olivæ ʒ ij. M.
Divide into eight pessaries. Used in chronic leucorrhœa, vaginitis, &c.
NARCOTICS AND SEDATIVES.
164. FOR HEADACHE.
℞ Morphiæ sulphatis gr. ss.
Sodii bromidi gr. xj. M. et fiant. charlutas No. ij.
Sig. Take one powder dissolved in a wineglass of water, to be repeated in an hour if necessary.
165. FOR SUBACUTE RHEUMATISM.
℞ Vinum colchici rad. f. ℥ j.
Morphia sulph. gr. v.
Magnesia sulph. ℥ j.
Potassa iod. ʒ iv.
Aquæ f. ℥ iij. M.
Sig. Half a teaspoonful in water.
166. EPILEPTICAL SEIZURES AT THE MENSTRUAL PERIOD.
℞ Potassa bromide grs. xx.
Tinct. belladonna min. ij.
Syrup,
Aqua q. s. ad. ft. ʒ jv. M.
S. One dose three times a day.
167. OVARIAN NEURALGIA.
℞ Ammon murias ʒ ij.
Tinct. aconit. ʒ j.
Syrup aurant. cort. ℥ xij. M.
S. One teaspoonful three times a day.
354 168. SOOTHING NERVINE AND TONIC.
℞ Pot. bromide ℥ ss.
Ferri pyrophos ℥ j.
Elixir humuli, Aquæ aa. ℥ jv. M.
Sig. Table spoonful three times a day.
169. FOR HEADACHE.
℞ Ammonia murias ʒ iij.
Morphia acetat. gr. j.
Caffeine citrat. ʒ ss.
Spts. ammon. aromat. ʒ j.
Elixir guarana, Aqua rosæ aa. ℥ jv. M.
Sig. Dessert spoonful every ten or twenty minutes.
170. TOOTHACHE DROPS.
℞ Chloroform 4 parts.
Mastich 8 parts.
Bals. Peru 5 parts. M. ft. sol.
Sig. Place two or three drops in cavity of tooth.
171. FOR FUNCTIONAL PALPITATION.
℞ Tr. digitalis ʒ v.
Tr. veratrum ʒ ij.
Tr. aconite ʒ j.
Tr. ginger ʒ ijss. M.
S. One teaspoonful three times a day.
172. STIMULANT EMMENAGOGUES.
℞ Ferri phosphatis ʒ ij.
Manganesii phosphatis gr. xxx.
Tincturæ columbæ fl. ℥ j.
Syrupi zinziberas fl. ℥ ij. M.
S. One teaspoonful in a wineglassful of water three times a day.
173. FOR NEURALGIA, &C.
℞ Tincturæ aconiti min. xx.
Spiritus ætheris fl. ʒ jv.
Mistura guaiaci ad. fl. ℥ viij. M.
S. One table spoonful every four hours.
355 174. FOR NERVOUS DEPRESSION WITH CONSTIPATION.
℞ Spiritus ammoniæ aromatic fl. ʒ iv.
Extracti cinchonæ flavæ liquidi fl. ʒ jss.
Tinct. rhei fl. ʒ jv.
Infusi rhei ad. fl. ℥ viij. M.
S. Two table spoonfuls three times daily.
175. ACID MIXTURE.
℞ Acidi sulphurici aromatici fl. ʒ ij.
Syrup aurantii fl. ℥ j.
Tincturi cinchonæ compositæ fl. ʒ vj.
Infusi cinchonæ flavæ fl. ℥ viij. M.
S. One table spoonful before each meal in depressing disorders; if there is hemorrhage, give larger doses.
176. FOR LEUCORRHŒA.
℞ Water, one pint; sulphate of magnesia (epsom salts), as much as the water will dissolve; sulphate of iron, one drachm. Mix and add aromatic sulphuric acid, one fluid drachm. Dose, a table spoonful or a sufficient quantity to relax the bowels.
177. FOR ERYSIPELAS.
℞ Spiritus etheris nitrici f. ℥ ij.
Tinct. Ferri chloridi ʒ ij.
Quinia sulphatis grs. xvj. M.
S. A teaspoonful every three hours after the action of a cathartic.
178. AROMATIC INFUSION IN DYSENTERY.
Errata. On page 164 for (F. 178, 179) read (F. 153, 154.)
℞ Bruised calamus root ℥ iij.
Coriander seed ʒ j.
Black pepper ℥ ss.
Water Oj.
Boil to twelve ounces and cool. S. Dose for an adult, an ounce, three times daily; for a child, one to three teaspoonfuls. Sweeten if preferred.
179. INCONTINENCE OF URINE.
℞ Tinct. belladonna ʒ ss.
Tinct. ignatia amara ʒ ss.
Tinct. cantharides ʒ ss.
Tinct. cinchonia comp. ℥ jv. M.
Sig. One teaspoonful in water three times a day.
356 180. HOP BITTERS.
℞ Tinct. of Hops f. ℥ ss.
Tinct. of buchu f. ʒ iij.
Tinct. of senega f. ʒ iij.
Podophyllin, dissolved in spts. of wine ℥ ss. gr. j.
Tincture of cochinael gtt. xx.
Distilled water ad. ℥ xvj. M.
This is said to be the same as the nostrum which is sold for one dollar (costing only a few cents).
181. TONIC IN NEURALGIA.
℞ Cinchonidia grs. 5.
Ferri carb. grs. 10. M.
One to be taken every four hours, and when the pain is severe give a little opium or Dover powder.
182. FOR CHRONIC CHILLS.
℞ Cinchonidæ ʒ vj.
Acid sulph. q. s. ad. solv.
Ol. piper niger ʒ ss.
Ol. limonis ʒ j.
Alcohol q. s. ad. solv. M. E. adde.
Aqua q. s. ad. Oj.
Syrup Oj. M.
Sig. One table spoonful every four hours.
183. FOR ST. VITUS DANCE. (CHOREA.)
℞ Zinci sulphatis gr. xxx.
Ext. valerian (fluid) ℥ j.
Syrup limonis fl. ℥ iij. M.
S. A half teaspoonful three times a day, gradually increasing the dose.
184. TONIC AFTER SEVERE HEMORRHAGE.
℞ Tinct. ferri chloridi,
Tinct. nucis vomicæ aa. f. ʒ ij.
Spiritus etheris nitrosi f. ℥ iij. Misce fiat mistura.
S. Take a teaspoonful in plenty of water three times a day.
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LOTIONS, LINIMENTS, COLLYRIA, OINTMENTS, SALVES, &C.
185. FOR SCIRRHOUS TUMORS.
℞ Ext. eucalyptus 2 drachms.
Vaseline 1 ounce.
Acid salacylic 4 drachms. Ft. Unguent.
Apply to tumor and wear it constantly. Use also for indolent ulcerations where stimulation and purification is needed.
186. TO REMOVE CLOASMA, (BROWNISH DISCOLORATIONS OF SKIN.)
℞ Hydrarg. bichlor. 8 gr.
Boracis pulv. 2 drs.
Acidi acetic 2 oz.
Alcohol 2 oz.
Aqua 4 oz. M.
If it roughens the skin too much omit its use and apply sweet cream. Sig. Apply locally to the spots. Poison.
187. SALVE FOR BURNS, &C.
℞ Yellow wax melted and strained f. ℥ j.
Linseed oil raw f. ʒ iij.
Tannin ʒ j.
Sub nitrate of bismuth ℈ j. Mix as follows:
Heat the wax in a clean tin vessel, add the oil and stir till they are thoroughly incorporated; then set off the fire and continue to stir until cold, adding first the tannin and then the bismuth.
188. TO CURE SORE EYES.
℞ Sulph. zinc,
Rock salt aa. ʒ j.
White sugar ʒ ij.
Soft water ℥ xij. Mix and use as an eye water.
189. LINIMENT USED IN CEREBRO SPINAL MENINGETIS.
℞ Oil sassafras ℥ ss.
Chloroform ℥ ss.
Aqua ammonia ℥ ss.
Oil cloves ʒ ij.
Tinct. camphor ℥ ss.
Alcohol, strong ℥ jv. M.
S. Apply the whole length of the spine.
358 190. FOR WHOOPING COUGH.
℞ Rectified oil amber,
Tinct. opium,
Hartshorn,
Olive oil aa. ℥ ss. M.
S. Rub well the whole length of the spine two or three times a day, until there is tenderness of the skin.
191. AMMONIACAL GAS FOR DYSMENORRHŒA.
℞ Spirits of ammonia ℥ j.
Put a teaspoonful of this in a chamber and have the patient sit for one or two minutes over it. In cases of severe tenesmus, or strangury, or dysmenorrhœa, relief may be obtained in about two minutes if the first pungent effects of the gas can be borne.
192. ANODYNE LOTION.
℞ Tinct. aconite fl. drs. 12.
Aqua ad. fl. oz. 4. Mix.
For acute superficial pain, pruritis, hyperesthesia of the skin, gout, &c.
193. COOLING LOTION FOR INFLAMED EYES.
℞ Pulv. borax ½ ounce.
Aqua camphor 1 ounce.
Aqua cherry laurel q. s. 4 ounces. M.
S. Drop in the eyes ad. lib. A good vehicle for the addition of one or two grains atropia sulphate when indicated.
194. ANAL TROUBLES.
℞ Stramonium ung. 1 ounce.
Extract conium ½ drachm.
Sodæ salicyl. 10 grains. M.
Sig. Use quite within the anal folds once or twice a day.
195. LOTION FOR PRURITIS ANI.
℞ Soda bibor. ʒ ij.
Morphia muriat. gr. xvj.
Acid hydrocyan. dil. ℥ ss.
Glycerine ℥ ij.
Aqua ad. f. ℥ viij. M.
S. For external use.
359 196. LOTION FOR TINEA CAPITIS. (SCALD HEAD.)
℞ Acid carbolici ℥ ss.
Acid acetici ℥ ijss.
Aqua distilata ʒ ijss. M.
Sig. Apply pro re nata.
197. OINTMENT FOR SKIN AFFECTIONS.
℞ Carbolic acid chrys,
Sulphate soda aa. ℈ j.
Sulphur sublim. ʒ j.
Adipis ℥ j. M.
S. Apply two or three times a day. This is effectual for scald head, and either with or without the sulphur is good for the eruption of poison oak, foul ulcers, &c.
198. FOR SORE NIPPLES.
℞ Aqua rosæ,
Glycerinæ aa. ℥ ij.
Acid tanica ʒ ij. ft. lotion.
Soak lint in the solution and apply to the nipples.
199. TURPENTINE LINIMENT.
℞ Olei terebinthanæ ℥ ij.
Olei olivarum ℥ ij.
Tinct. camphoræ ℥ j.
Aqua ammonia ʒ j. M. Fiat Linamentum.
200. A GOOD LINIMENT.
℞ Oil lavendar ℥ ss.
Alcohol ℥ jv. M. Digest then add.
Sulph. ether ℥ iij.
Laudanum ℥ ij. M. Apply externally.
201. BELLADONNA AND OPIUM.
Errata. On page 88 for (201, 202) read (172, 173.)
℞ Extract belladonna,
Extract opium aa. ʒ j.
Laurel water ʒ jv. M.
To be painted over painful or inflamed parts. A sheet of tissue paper may be laid over this, and then a hot fomentation.
360 202. OINTMENT FOR MAMMARY ABSCESS.
℞ Unguentum tabaci ℥ ij.
Pulv. camph. ʒ ij.
Ext. belladon. ʒ jss. M. ft. ung.
203. FOR PAIN.
℞ Sweet oil,
Laudanum aa. ʒ ij.
Rub on the affected parts.
204. BALSAM FOR WOUNDS.
℞ Balsam fir,
True Venice turpentine,
Oil of almonds aa. ℥ ij.
Add carbolic acid ℥ ss., previously dissolved in warm glycerine ℥ ij. Apply with a camel hair brush, having previously cleansed the wound with very warm water.
205. FOR BOILS.
℞ Tr. arnica flowers ʒ j.
Tannic acid ʒ ss.
Gum Arabic pulv. ʒ ss. M.
Let the inflamed surface and all around it be painted with the medicine every fifteen minutes. It should be used as soon as prepared.
206. FOR HEMORRHOIDS. (PILES.)
℞ Powdered opium grs. xxx.
Tannin ʒ j.
Carbolic acid gtt. xv.
Oil of tobacco gtt. x.
Sol. of sub acetate of lead gtt. xx.
Vaseline ʒ j. Mix intimately.
Apply at night and morning.
207. FOR TENDER NIPPLES.
℞ Sulphate zinc gr. j.
Cologne water ℥ j. M.
208. Fld. ext. pinus canadenses may be used topically for tender nipples.
361 209. PILES OINTMENT.
℞ Acidi tannici gr. xx.
Morph. sulphatis gr. v.
Ext. belladonnæ,
Ext. strammonii aa. ʒ ij.
Ungt. petrolei ℥ ij. M.
After bathing and cleansing, rub well on the parts once or twice a day.
210. FOR SORE EYES.
℞ Ferri sulphas exsiccata grs. vj.
Rain water ℥ jv. M.
S. Use as a collyria. (Eye water.)
211. FOR OPTHALMIA.
℞ Sulph. zinc grs. ij.
Sulph. morphia gr. j.
Glycerine ʒ jv.
Rose water ʒ xij. M.
S. For eye water.
212. CHAFINGS.
℞ Finely pulverized native carbonate of zinc ℥ j.
Finely pulverized starch ℥ ij. M.
To be dusted on the parts.
213. FOR ENLARGED TONSILS.
℞ Zinci sulphatis gr. xx.
Syrupi mori fl. ʒ jv.
Glycerina fl. ℥ j.
Infusi krameria ad. fl. ℥ viij. Mix.
S. Use as a gargle.
214. FOR BURNS.
℞ Beeswax melted and strained ℥ j.
Flaxseed oil and sweet oil ℥ ij.
Tannic acid ʒ j.
Mix as in formula 187, and after adding the tannin, add 6 or 8 drops of carbolic acid to the ounce.
362 215. ASTRINGENT COLLYRIA.
℞ Zinci sulphatis gr. jv.
Aluminis exsiccata gr. jv.
Tinct. arnica min. x.
Aqua distilata f. ℥ j. M.
216. FOR TETTER AND RINGWORM.
℞ Borax ʒ ss.
Tar water ℥ ij. M.
217. FOR PRURITIS OF VULVA.
℞ Borax ʒ ij.
Morphine grs. jv.
Tar water f. ℥ vij. M.
Sig. Apply three times a day to the affected parts by means of a sponge, &c. First wash with warm water and soap, and dry before applying the lotion.
218. DANDRUFF LOTION.
℞ Tinct. of cantharides ʒ ij.
Glycerine ℥ ij.
Rose water ℥ iij. M.
219. SULPHATE OF IRON IN ERYSIPELAS.
℞ Ferri sulphas pulverized ℥ j.
Aqua Oss.
Apply to affected cuticle with a cotton cloth well wetted in the solution every thirty minutes till the inflamed part is restored.
220. PRURIGO VULVA.
℞ Soda bicarb. ℥ ss.
Morph sulph. gr. vj.
Rose water ℥ viij. M.
S. Apply locally.
221. MAMMARY SWELLINGS.
℞ Gum camphor ℥ j.
Sulph. ether,
Tinct. opii aa. ℥ ij.
Aqua Oj.
Dissolve the camphor in the ether, then add the opium and the water. Wet linen or cotton cloths and keep applied to the breasts.
363 222. FOR A BLACKENED EYE.
℞ Muriate of ammonia ʒ ij.
Water,
Vinegar aa. ℥ ij.
First foment the part with hot water if there is much pain, then keep the contusion wet with the lotion.
223. CHLORAL LINIMENT.
℞ Chloral hydrat. ʒ j.
Liniment saponis f. ℥ jv. M.
Sig. For external use. Do not apply so as to cause much soreness.
224. BARBER’S ITCH.
℞ Hydrarg. ammoniat. 10 grains.
Bismuth. subnit. 1 drachm.
Liq. carbonis deterg. 1 drachm.
Lanolin 6 drachms. M.
Sig. To be applied night and morning.
225. COMEDONES.
℞ Sulphuric ether 8 drachms.
Ammonia carbonate 1 drachm.
Boracic acid 20 grains.
Water, to make 16 drachms. M.
Sig. Apply twice a day.
226. OINTMENT FOR FRECKLES.
℞ Subnitrate of Bismuth 2 drachms.
Simple ointment 2 ounces.
Apply to the skin at night and remove in the morning with a little cold cream previous to washing.
227. CHILBLAINS.
℞ Acidi carbolici 1 drachm.
Tinct. iodini 2 drachms.
Acidi Tannici 1 drachm.
Cerat simp. 4 ounces. Misce bene ut ft. ungt.
Sig. Apply two or three times a day.
Errata. On page 166 for (F. 234) read (F. 201.)
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