Observations on hemeralopia; or, Nocturnal blindness, with cases, and practical illustrations / by Andrew Simpson.

Date:
1819
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    the Sulphas Zinci purificatus. Two or three parts of the former to one of the latter, (or from ten to fifteen, &c. grains of the first, and from five grains to ten or more of the last,) have been ob- served to operate speedily and effectually, and at same time not to distress the patient so much as the Tartras Antimonii. In these cases mustard whey, if it could be ob- tained, would be an useful article in assisting to wash off the contents of the stomach. It may be remarked, also, that this would form a very good drink to those labouring under this complaint. But in the situations where this affection more commonly occurs, it will be seldom obtainable. It is proper to observe, however, that if the ab- domen is distended, that laxative or purgative medicines should be previously administered: and for this purpose the Potassas Tartras will be found beneficial. It may be given with the In- fusum Cassias Sennas; or it may be conjoined with some of the Pulvis Rhei and a little of any of the aromatic powders, which mode of exhibit- ing it seems to aid the general design. The com- bination is rather unpleasant, but readily managed by any person of common resolution. The Pi- lulas Aloes Compositas, or the Pilulas Stalagmitidis Cambogioidis Compositas, in small doses, have a free effect, but if the dose is large, the latter com- position is apt to induce nausea or sickness at sto- H