Ointment of Sulphuric Ac′id. Syn. Unguentum acidi sulphurici, L. Prep. 1. (Dr Duncan.) Sulphuric acid, 1 dr.; lard, 2 oz.
2. (Ph. D. 1826.) Sulphuric acid, 1 dr.; lard, 1 oz.; mix.
Uses, &c. Black, fetid; in itch. It is now seldom used. With oil of turpentine it has been used as a stimulating liniment in rheumatism. An ointment made of 11⁄2 dr. of dilute sulphuric acid to 1 oz. of lard is a good application in prurigo.
Ointment, Sulta′na. Spermaceti and white wax, of each 1⁄4 oz.; oil of almonds and butter of cacao, of each 1⁄4 lb.; melt together, add of balsam of Peru, 1 dr., stir constantly for a few minutes, and after it has settled pour off the clear portion; to this add of orange-flower water, 2 fl. dr., and stir the mixture constantly until it concretes. A very agreeable species of cold cream.
Ointment of Tan′nate of Lead. Syn. Unguentum plumbi tannatis, L. Prep. 1. Tannate of lead, 11⁄2 dr.; powdered camphor, 20 gr.; spermaceti ointment, 7 dr. In inflamed piles, &c.
2. (Sundelin.) Decoction of oak bark, 6 fl. oz.; solution of diacetate of lead, 11⁄2 oz.; mix, collect and drain the precipitate, and mix it, whilst still moist, with lard, 1 oz.; camphor, 10 gr. In bedsores.
Ointment of Tan′nin. Syn. Unguentum tannini, U. acidi tannici, L. Prep. (Richard.) Tannin, 2 dr.; water, 2 fl. dr.; triturate them together, then add of lard, 11⁄2 oz. Astringent and hæmostatic. In piles, prolapsus, &c. It is a very cleanly and effective application.
Ointment of Tar. Syn. Unguentum picis liquidæ (Ph. L. E. & D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Tar and suet, of each 1 lb.; melt them together, and press the mixture through a linen cloth.
2. (Ph. E.) Tar, 5 oz.; beeswax, 2 oz.; melt together, and stir the mixture briskly until it concretes.
3. (Ph. D.) Tar, 1⁄2 pint; yellow wax, 4 oz.; as the last.