4. As the above, but substituting a like quantity of solution of either acetate or hydrochlorate of morphia in lieu of the laudanum. All the above are given as soothing draughts to allay pain and produce sleep, especially the last thing at night. No. 4 is to be preferred if there are febrile symptoms present.
Draught, Antac′id. Syn. Haustus antacidus, L. Prep. 1. Bicarbonate of soda, 20 gr.; tincture of calumba, 3 fl. dr.; tincture of hops, 1 fl. dr.; syrup of orange peel, 2 fl. dr.; water, 6 fl. dr. To improve the appetite in heartburn and dyspepsia; taken 1 hour before a meal.
2. Liquor of ammonia, 16 drops; syrup of saffron, 2 fl. dr.; infusion of gentian, 3 fl. dr.; water, 7 fl. dr. As the last, taken occasionally, especially in debility, low spirits, &c.
3. (Collier.) Compound tincture of cardamoms, 1 fl. dr.; solution of bicarbonate of magnesia (fluid magnesia), 9 fl. dr.; simple syrup, 2 fl. dr. Twice a day; in dyspepsia, heartburn, &c., especially in gouty patients.
4. (A. T. Thomson.) Magnesia, 1 dr.; peppermint water, 11⁄2 fl. oz.; tincture of orange peel, 1 fl. dr. In dyspepsia, &c., with acidity or diarrhœa.
5. As No. 1, but using bicarbonate of potassa for bicarbonate of soda. In acidity, diarrhœa, &c., accompanied by great irritability of the coats of the stomach.
6. Prepared chalk, 30 gr.; spirit of nutmeg and tincture of opium, of each 12 to 20 drops; syrup of saffron, 3 dr.; cinnamon water, 1 fl. oz. In acidity, with extreme looseness of the bowels.
Draught, Anti-arthrit′ic. Syn. Haustus anti-arthriticus, L. Prep. 1. Tincture of colchicum seeds (L.), 1⁄2 fl. dr.; syrup of orange peel, 21⁄2 fl. dr.; water, 1 fl. oz. In gout; taken over-night, followed by another in the morning.
2. (Brande.) Wine of colchicum, 1⁄2 fl. dr.; carbonate of magnesia, 15 gr.; cinnamon water, 1⁄2 fl. oz.; water, 1 fl. oz. As the last.
3. (Sir C. Scudamore.) Magnesia, 18 gr.; Epsom salts, 11⁄2 dr.; vinegar of colchicum, 1 fl. dr.; simple syrup, 1 fl. dr.; cinnamon water, 9 fl. dr. As the last.