Souvenir B.M.A. meeting Manchester 1929.

  • Burroughs Wellcome and Company.
Date:
[1929]
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Credit: Souvenir B.M.A. meeting Manchester 1929. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ALKALINE MEDICATION The necessity for the administration of alkaline draughts arises frequently in modern practice : sometimes as an ordinary antacid or as a cooling, refreshing drink ; at other times, for the relief of conditions of hypo-alkalinity and the disturbed acid-base equilibrium occurring in acidosis. It is difficult to persuade patients to persist in the treatment when sodium bicarbonate and similar alkalis are prescribed in the ordinary way. It is also noted that the psychological effects of such simple prescriptions are not good, and no single alkaline base can secure re-minerali- sation of the system, which is often necessary. ' Tabloid ' Alkaline Compound Effervescent solves these difficulties. It is palatable—one in a glass of water produces a very acceptable effervescent draught. It is portable—the equivalent of 25 glassfuls is contained in a tube. It is scientifically sound—each product presents the alkali bases, sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium, in precise amounts. One pro- duct will neutralise 50 c.c. of a N/10 acid solution. Suggested Uses.—As an antacid draught : to correct hypo-alkalinity associated with gastric disturbance, the vomiting of pregnancy, mal- nutrition, nephritis, diabetes, fevers, oedema :