MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1367. 
97 
Preparations from 
British Pharmacopoeia, 
1687. 
This column is added for 
the use of Druggists sup¬ 
plying the Medicines in¬ 
dicated. 
Xames of Medicines, Medica¬ 
ments, etc. 
Proportions for Ships carrying 
the undermentioned number of 
Men and Boys (for 12 months). 
10 and 
under. 
11 to 20 
inclusive. 
21 and 
upwards. 
Sp. JEtheris Nitrosi 
. 
Spirit of Nitric iEther . . . 
2 oz. 
3 oz. 
Sulphate of Zinc . . . 
1 OZ. 
2 „ 
3 j> 
Sulphur (Sublimed) .... 
4 „ 
6 „ 
8 „ 
Tr. Ilyoscyami 
• 
Tincture of Henbane .... 
1 „ 
2 „ 
3 ii 
„ Rhei . . . 
Tincture of Rhubarb .... 
4 „ 
10 „ 
12 „ 
'Lin. Terebinthime 
Turpentine Liniment .... 
2 „ 
4 „ 
6 „ 
The Solution of Chloride of 
Zinc. 
4 pints 
8 pints 
16 pints 
Particulars. 
Scales of Medical Stores 
and Necessaries. 
Adhesive Plaster on unbleached 
calico, in tin case .... 
1 yard 
2 yards 
3 yards 
Lint. 
ilb. 
t lb. 
1 lb. 
Marked in English 
figures . . . 
Scales and Weights .... 
1 set 
1 set 
1 set 
Marked in drops . 
Graduated drop measure . . . 
• • • 
1 
1 
„ spoonful 
Graduated 2 oz. measure . . . 
1 
1 
1 
6 oz, bottles ....... 
4 doz. 
A doz. 
1 doz. 
Corks for bottles. 
1 „ 
1 - 1 - 
-*-2 
2 „ 
Scissors. 
1 pair 
1 pair 
Syringes. 
2 
2 
4 
Lancet. 
1 
1 
1 
Abscess do. 
1 
1 
1 
Leg and arm size. 
Bandages. 
6 
6 
Calico .. 
3 yrds. 
4 yards 
6 yards 
Flannel. 
2 „ 
3 „ 
6 „ 
Needles, pins, thread, and tape . 
1 paper 
1 paper 
Splints, common. 
1 set 
1 set 
1 set 
36 in. single reversible 
Trusses. 
1 
1 
1 
Printed directions for 
use .... 
Enema syringe. 
1 
1 
1 
Pewter cup. 
... 
I 
1 
Teaspoon (pewter). 
. . • 
1 
1 
Bougies. 
1 set 
1 set 
1 set 
No. 8 .... 
Catheter. 
1 
1 
1 
Bed-pan . 
1 
1 
Arrowroot. 
2 lbs. 
4 lbs. 
8 lbs. 
Pearl barley. 
4 „ 
8 „ 
16 „ 
Rice. 
4 „ 
8 „ 
16 „ 
Corn Flour. 
4 „ 
8 „ 
16 „ 
Sago. 
4 „ 
8 „ 
16 „ 
Sugar . 
14 „ 
28 „ 
56 „ 
Soup and Bouilli. 
6 „ 
12 „ 
24 „ 
Boiled Mutton. 
6 „ 
12 „ 
24 
Essence of Beef. 
6 tins 
12 tins 
24 tins 
Preserved . . . < 
(? P int ) 
Compressed Vegetables (mixed) 
4 lbs. 
8 lbs. 
16 lbs. 
Potato (if not in scale of provi- 
\ 
sions). 
14 „ 
28 „ 
56 „ 
Wine (Port). 
3 botls. 
6 botls. 
12 boils. 
Brandy . 
2 „ 
4 „ 
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