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A purgative should never be given in diseases of the respiratory 

 system. 

 It generally takes about 24 hours to operate. 

 Alum. — Astringent. It is useful as a wash for sore mouths; 

 used in the strength of 3^ ounce to 1 quart of water. Esternally 

 it is a valuable remedy in the treatment of thrush. Burnt alum 

 is useful for the removal of proud flesh. 



Ammonia, aromatic spirits of. — Stimulant and carminative. 

 A very useful remedy in the treatment of colics. 

 Aromatic spirits of ammonia, 1}4 ounces. 

 Fluid extract cannabis indioa, }£ ounce. 

 Powdered ginger, J^ ounce. 

 Salicylic acid, 3 drams. 

 Water, 1 pint. 

 Give in one dose, and repeat in forty-five minutes to one hour 

 if necessary. 



Ammonia, solution of. — Used externally only, in combination 

 with other drugs, as a stimulating hniment. 

 Ammonia, solution of, 1 part. 

 Turpentine, oil of, 1 part. 

 Olive oil, 2 parts. 

 To be well shaken before using. It is an excellent external 

 application for sore throat. 



Ammonia, chloride of. — Used in all cases where an expectorant 

 is indicated, such as diseases of the respiratory system. Dose, 1 

 to 4 drams. For catarrhal diseases it is usually combined with 

 quinine and nitrate of potash, prepared in the following manner: 

 Ammonia, chloride of, 3 ounces. 

 Quinine sulphate, 6 drams. 

 Nitrate of potash, 3 ounces. 

 Make into twelve powders and give one every three or four 

 hours. 



Expectorants act up.^n the mucous membrane of the respira- 

 tory organs and cause an expulsion of their secretions. 



Belladonna, fluid extract. — Antispasmodic and anodyne. Used 

 in cases of colic in conjunction with other medicines. Dose, 1 to 

 3 drams. 



When applied to the eyes it dilates the pupil and soothes the 

 irritated membrane. Generally us 3d in combination with sul- 

 phate of zinc or boracic-aoid solutions. 



