The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe : to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis.

  • Ellis, Benjamin, 1798-1831.
Date:
1842
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Credit: The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe : to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    effect; even the odour of it has been known to excite the alimentary canal, either as an emetic or purgative. Solution of Epsom Salts with Nitric Acid. R. Sulphatis Magnesias, 5ss. Tincturas Jalapae, 3j- Acidi nitrici, gtt. x. Aquas Menthas, 5ij. Miscc.—Signa.—To be taken for a draught. The nitric acid is said to destroy in great measure the bitter taste of the salt. Infusion and Tincture of Senna, fyc. R. Infusionis Sennas, 5vj« Tincturas , 5U- Mannas, 3ij. Magnesias sulphatis, 5ss. Aquas Menthas sativas, destillatas, aa. $iss. Misce.—Signa.—One half to be taken for a dose, and repeated if it does not operate. This was a very common prescription of the late Mr. Abernethy, of London. Purgative Draught. R. Foliorum Sennas, 3ij. Sulphatis sodas, ?ss. Aquas, ^iv. Syrupi Rhamni, 5j. The water should be added boiling hot, and the infusion then cooled and strained. A few grains of Jalap may be substituted for the Sirup of Buckthorn. Mixture of Magnesia, Rhubarb, $c. R. Magnesias ustas, 3ss. Pulveris Rhci, gr. vj. Sacchari albi, 3J> Essentias Menthas piperitas, gtt. vj. Aquas destillatas. %iss. Fiat mistura.— Signa.—A tea-spoonful to be given every two hours to children, until it operates.