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:
1838
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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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    It is of some consequence in preparing this mixture, to shake the oil and powders well to- gether before adding the water, which should be poured in gradually, agitating it after each addi- tion ; or, combine the whole in a mortar. Mixture of Croton Oil. R. Olei Tiglii, gtt. i. Mucilaginus Acaciae, Aquae distillatae, aa. 3j. Misce, et signa.—A tea-spoonful every two hours until it ope- rates. Mixture of Oil of Turpentine, fyc. R. Olei Terebinthinae rectificati, 3j. Pulveris Gummi Arabici, Sacchari albi, aa. 3ij. Aquae Mentha? sativae, 3iv. Misce, et Signa.—A table-spoonful every two hours, until it operates. This preparation must be made in the same manner as the oleaginous mixture. Mixture with Magnesia, Tinct. Fvetida, fyc. R. Magnesiae carbonatis, 3ss. Tincturae Asafcetidae, gtt. lx. Opii. gtt. xx. Sacchari albi, 3j. Aquae distillatae, 3j. Misce.—Fiat mistura.—Signa.—Twenty-five drops may be given to an infant of two or four weeks old; in flatulent cho- lic, diarrhoea, &c. This preparation is strongly recommended and much employed by Dr. Dewees of this city. When the calcined magnesia is used, it unites with the resin of the asafoetida, and forms a mass almost solid at the bottom of the vessel.