Cerate, Ni′trate of Mer′cury. Syn. Cit′rine cerate; Cera′tum hydrar′′gyri nitra′tis, L. Prep. (St. B. Hosp.) Citrine ointment and simple cerate, equal parts. See Ointments.
Cerate, O′pium. Syn. Laud′anum cerate, An′odyne c.; Cera′tum o′′pii, C. opia′tum, C. anody′num, L. Prep. 1. Tincture of opium and olive oil, of each 2 dr.; simple cerate, 1 oz.; digest with heat until all the spirit and water is evaporated, constantly stirring the mixture all the time.
2. (Gilbert.) Wine of opium, 1 dr.; simple cerate, 1 oz.
3. (Lagneau.) Opium (in fine powder), 1⁄2 dr.; yolk of 1 egg; mix, then triturate it with simple cerate, 1 oz.
Uses. The above are applied to painful swellings, piles, and ulcers, and in chronic ophthalmia, &c.
Cerate, Phosphora′ted. Syn. Cera′tum phospho′ri, C. phosphora′tum, L. Prep. 1. Phosphorus, 6 gr.; simple cerate, 3 oz.; heat together in a phial placed in a water bath, with frequent agitation for 2 hours; and after repose for 10 minutes, pour off the clear portion, and stir it well until cold.
2. (Foy.) Phosphorated ether, 5 parts; simple cerate, 24 parts.—Uses. Both of the above have been recommended as frictions in obstinate cutaneous affections, and in rheumatism of the joints.
Cerate, Pitch. Syn. Ceratum pi′cis Bergundi′cæ, L. Prep. (Beral.) White wax, 3 parts; suet, 4 parts; Bergundy pitch, 6 parts; melted together. A mild stimulant and detergent dressing. See Ointments.
Cerate, Quin′ine. Syn. Cera′tum quiniæ, L. Prep. 1. Sulphate of quinine, 5 or 6 gr.; simple cerate, 1 dr. Applied to the denuded dermis (endermically).
2. Sulphate of quinine and olive oil, of each 1 dr.; simple cerate, 6 dr. As a friction. Both are used in intermittents.