316 INDIGETIOKS. 



hj attention to the diet of the patient. In the severer 

 forms, however, rest, diet, and medicine may all prove necessary 

 to effect the cure. 



The best remedies in general are — IN'ux Vomica 1, Arseni- 

 cum 3, Capsicum 1, Sesquichloride of Iron, Hyposulphate of 

 Soda, Muriatic Acid, and Pepsine. 



JVtjx Vomica 1 — Aese^^icum 3. — Nux Vomica and Arseni- 

 cum are remedies of well known value in numerous forms of 

 Indigestion ; they may either be given alone or in alternation. 

 If used alternately, give ISTux Vomica of the 1st dilution in 

 2-drachm doses every morning, mixed with 4 ounces of water ; 

 and give Arsenicum of the 3rd in 2-drachm doses every night, 

 mixed with 2 or 3 ounces of water. These medicines may be 

 repeated for four, five, or six days in succession. 



Capsicum 1 — Sesquichloeide oe Ieon. — If the patient 

 be in low condition, or enfeebled from excessive labour, have 

 recourse to Capsicum 1 and Sesquichloride of Iron. Give them 

 alternately in 2-drachm doses, and in accordance with the direc- 

 tions stated at page 314. 



Hyposulphate oe Soda. — This remedy frequently proves 

 of value when the patient licks the walls, or eats dirt, or shews 

 a preference for bad musty hay. Give the remedy in drachm 

 doses, mixed with 6 or 8 ounces of water ; or it may be 

 given in alternation with Nux Vomica of the 1st dilution in 

 2-drachm doses, and repeated for two or three days in suc- 

 cession. 



MuEiATic Acid is a remedy which on numerous occasions 

 will also prove of service if given either in lieu of, or in alternation 

 with, the Hyposulphate of Soda. Give the Muriatic Acid in 

 2-drachm doses, mixed with 12 or 14 ounces of water. If the 

 Soda and the Acid are used alternately, administer the former 

 in the morning, and the latter at night 5 or Muriatic Acid may 



