Note 6 — OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FIRST STAGE OF LUES.
Reading edition
Antimony.
The preparations of antimony consist of the precipitated sulphuret, called now the oxysulphuret of antimony, and the powder, as directed to be made in the Pharmacopœia, or its secret modification, known by the name of “Dr. James’s Powder.” The sulphuret enters into the composition of the red or Plummer’s pills, which is an admirable alterative, given in conjunction with sarsaparilla, in doses of five grains, once or twice a day. The James’s powder, with the like intention, may be taken in two or three grain doses twice or thrice a day.