Am.  J.  Ph.] 
1 
[Feb.,  1884 
OLEATES. 
For  a  number  of  years  physicians  have  complained  of  the  slow  absorption 
and  uncertain  action  of  certain  ointments  intended  to  cure  various  cutaneous 
diseases.  These  failures  seem  to  have  been  due  to  the  fact  that  many  of 
these  ointments  were  little  else  than  mixtures  of  lard  with  the  medicinal 
ingredient,  none  of  which  were  readily  absorbed. 
It  was  suggested  that  chemical  compounds  of  the  desired  medicinal 
ingredients  with  Oleic  Acid  might  prove  more  active  and  more  certain  in 
their  effects,  because  more  readily  absorbed. 
Experience  seems  to  have  demonstrated  the  correctness  of  these  opinions, 
and  the  writings  of  prominent  dermatologists  agree  remarkably  in  ascribing 
favorable  results  to  the  proper  use  of  the  Oleates. 
OLEATES  ARE  SUPERIOR  TO  OINTMENTS  BECAUSE  OF 
1st,    Their  deep  penetration, 
2d,    Their  freedom  from  rancidity, 
3d,    Their  cleanliness  of  application, 
4th,  Their  great  economy. 
We  believe  that  the  Oleates  will  supersede  many  of  the  old-style  ointments. 
At  all  events,  the  testimony  of  physicians,  and  the  rapid  and  steady  increase 
in  the  demand  have  led  us  to  give  the  matter  considerable  time  and  study. 
In  response  to  the  request  of  many  physicians,  we  have  published  a  small 
pamphlet  containing  the  latest  information  upon  the  medicinal  uses  of  the 
Oleates,  as  well  as  monographs  on  various  other  preparations  which  are 
demanded  by  the  profession.  We  shall  be  pleased  to  send  this  little  book 
to  any  physician  or  pharmacist  who  may  desire  it. 
Thus  far  the  following  Oleates  have  been  demanded  : 
Oleate  of  Aconitia,  2  per  cent. 
"      "  Aluminium,  Precip. 
"      "  Arsenic  Precip, 
"      "  Atropia,  2  p.  c. 
"      "  Bismuth  Precip. 
"      "  Copper,  Precip. 
"      "  Iron  (Ferric),  Precip. 
"      "  Lead,  Precip. 
"      "  Mercury,  Precip. 
"      "  Mercury,  20  p.  c. 
"      "  Mercury,  5  p.  c.  and 
Morphia,  2  p.  c. 
Oleate  of  Mercury,  20  p.  c.  and 
Morphia,  5  p.  c. 
"      "  Quinia,  5.  p.  c. 
"      "  Quinia,  10  p.  c. 
"      "  Quinia,  25  p.c. 
"      "  Silver,  Precip. 
"      "  Strychnia,  2  p.  c. 
"      "  Veratria,  2  p,  c. 
"      "  Veratria,  10  p.  c. 
"      "  Zinc,  Precip. 
(Powdered). 
We  will  simply  state  that  we  have  given  much  attention  to  the  perfection 
of  our  manufacturing  processes  for  the  Oleates,  and  that  we  can  furnish  a 
full  line  of  these  preparations  of  the  best  quality. 
We  shall  be  pleased  to  have  you  specify  "  Scliie/felin's,"  in  your 
prescriptions, 
W.  H.  SCHIEFFELIN  &  CO., 
170  William  Street,  New  York. 
