120 SPECIFIC CATARRHAL DISEASE, OR DISTEMPER. 



The malignant type of the disease will be found very difficult 

 to contend with ; it is not, however, altogether hopeless, but it can 

 be only successfully combated by prompt and unwearied attention. 

 I would recommend the following for trial : — 



Powdered catechu 1 ^ drachm 



Quinine 1 scruple 



Powdered opium 3 grains 



Powdered ginger 1 drachm. 



Mix with conserve of roses into eight, six, or four balls, and give 

 one three times a- day, if the case appears desperate. This form 

 is peculiarly adapted to those cases combined with obstinate diar- 

 rhoea, in which, while we are checking that by common astringents, 

 we are losing ground by the hectic fever ; but by using this we 

 are fulfilling both intentions at the same time. It is also evident 

 that we must vary our curative endeavours to prevent the septic 

 or putrid tendency: if, therefore, the above should disagree or 

 seem to fail in arresting the disease, either of the following mix- 

 tures may be tried ; beginning with the first, and changing it for 

 the second if it should produce purging, or not sit easy on the 

 stomach, or if benefit does not follow its administration. Under 

 either of these circumstances, the second may also be afterwards 

 changed for the third. Should the price of the quinine be objected 

 to in the prescription for the balls, substitute carbonate of iron, 

 two drachms ; if in the liquid mixture, supply its place by two 

 drachms of each of the Peruvian and cascarilla barks ; but if hu- 

 manity be consulted, it will say, try the quinine. 



Acetated water of ammonia ( Mindererus' s spirit) 4 ounces 



Quinine 1 scruple 



Tincture of opium 1 drachm 



Powdered catechu 2 drachms : 



Or, 



Yeast 2 ounces 



Decoction of bark 2 ounces 



Powdered catechu 2 drachms 



J*o\vdered opium 10 grains : 



