Enema of Galls and Opium. Syn. Enema Gallæ et Opii. (Dr Ryan.) Prep. Decoction of galls, 8 oz.; tincture of opium, 1⁄2 dr.
Enema for Hoo′ping-cough. Syn. Enema pertussiculaire, L. Prep. 1. See Enema Assafœtida.
2. (M. Reiken). Assafœtida, 8 gr.; yolk of 1 egg; water, 1⁄2 pint.
Obs. This quantity is sufficient for 10 or 12 clysters for children under 1 year; 5 or 6 for those under 3 years; and 2 or 3 for those under 7. Two clysters are prescribed daily in hooping-cough. According to M. Reiken, this is more successful in removing hooping-cough than any other remedy. To ensure success, it should not be administered until the feverish symptoms have passed. M. Reiken sometimes uses an ointment of assafœtida as well as the clyster.
Enema of Ipecacuanha. Syn. Enema Ipecacuanhæ. (U. C. Hosp.) Ipecacuanha root (bruised), 1 dr.; boiling water, 8 oz. Macerate for an hour and strain.
Enema, Lax′ative. See Enemas (Cathartic, Common, &c.).
Enema of Lead. Syn. Enema plumbi, L. Prep. (Dr Newbold.) Acetate of lead, 6 gr.; tepid distilled water, 6 fl. oz. In strangulated hernia; repeated in two or three hours.
Enema of Morphia. Syn. Enema Morphiæ. (Beera.) Prep. Morphia, 1 gr.; oil of almonds, 1 oz. Triturate and add infusion or decoction of linseed, q. s.
Enema, Nitrate of Silver. Syn. Enema Argenti Nitratis. (Boudin.) Prep. Nitrate of silver, 1 to 3 gr.; distilled water, 5 oz.
Enema, Nu′trient. Syn. Feeding clyster; Enema nutriens, L. Prep. 1. Strong beef tea, 12 fl. oz.; thickened a little with arrow-root or hartshorn shavings.