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camphor, squills, hyoscyamus, digitalis, morphia, extract 

 of belladonna, or hydrocyanic acid in small doses may be 

 tried in various combinations ; but we append under that 

 heading exact formulae. 



Draught. 



Solution of acetate of ammonium, four fluid ounces. 

 Tincture of aconite (B.P.), ten minims. 

 Spirit of nitrous ether, one fluid ounce. 

 Water, sufficient to make eight fluid ounces in all. 

 This draught should be given every six hours. 



Draught. 



Tincture of digitalis, two fluid drachms. 

 Bromide of potassium, two drachms. 

 Spirit of nitrous ether, one fluid ounce. 

 Water, sufficient to make eight fluid ounces in all. 

 This draught should be given thrice daily. 



Ball. 



Squills, one drachm. 

 Tartar emetic, half a drachm. 

 Powdered ipecacuanha, one drachm. 

 Nitrate of potassium, one drachm. 

 Gentian and soft-soap or treacle in sufficient amount to 

 make a one-ounce ball. 

 This ball may be given thrice daily. 



Ball. 



Extract of belladonna, one drachm. 

 Powdered digitalis, half a drachm. 

 Treacle and ginger, a sufficient quantity. 



