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289. Alcohol. — Stimulant and antiseptic. Dose 2 to 4 ounces 

 in a pint of water every four to six hours, as required. Of great 

 value in the treatment of debilitating diseases. 



290. Aloes, Barbados. — Purgative. Dose 6 to 8 drams. This is 

 a slow but powerful-acting cathartic, taking about 24 hours to operate. 

 Of value whenever an active purge is desired. May be given in the 

 form of a ball or in solution in hot water. It should not be given 

 when there is great weakness, a tendency to diarrhea, or in respiratory 

 diseases. Ginger is generally given with aloes to overcome the 

 griping which it causes. ^^^.^^^^ 



Aloes 6-8 



Ginger 1-2 



Make into a ball. 



291. Alum. — Astringent and styptic. Used externally in the 

 treatment of thrush. In a 2 per cent solution it is valuable as a wash 

 for sore mouths. 



292. Ammonia, aromatic spirits. — Stimulant and carminative. 

 Dose 1 to 2 ounces diluted with 1 pint of water. Of great value in 

 exhaustion, and in the treatment of colics. 



293. Ammonia, aqua (solution of ammonia). — Used exter- 

 nally only and in the form of stimulating liniments. p. ^^^ 



Aqua ammonia , 1 



Turpentine 1 



Olive oil 2 



Shake well before using. 



Of value to relieve the pain caused by insect stings, i. e., bees, 

 wasps, etc. 



294. Ammonia, chloride of. — Expectorant. Dose, 2 to 4 

 drams. Useful in all irritable conditions of the respiratory mucous 

 membranes. 



295. Belladonna, fluid extract of. — Antispasmodic and ano- 

 dyne. Dose, ^ to 2 drams. Used internally in colics to relieve pain 

 and spasms. Useful in eye lotions to relieve pain and to dilate the 

 pupil. In the treatment of painful affections of the eye the fol- 

 lowing is of value: 



Zinc sulphate grains. . 20 



Belladonna, fluid extract dram . . 1 



Water to make 4 ounces. 



Drop a few drops into the eye twice a day with a dropper. 



