Uses.—Like Silver Nitrate, but less irritating to the tissues. 3–5% solution in water is an injection for gonorrhœa. 15% solution dropped in the eyes of the newborn may prevent ophthalmia. 25% solution may be used twice a day as a remedy for existing ophthalmia, but the strength should be reduced after three or four days. 10–15% solution is used as an injection in cystitis. An ounce or more of the solution may be left in the bladder until the next evacuation.
Asafœtida. A fetid gum resin. Carminative, antispasmodic, mild stimulant, and expectorant.
Uses.—Gas pains of adults and infants. Hysteria and indigestion.
Dose.—5–10 gr. t.i.d. For infantile colic, an emulsion called the mistura of asafœtida may be used in 2–4 dram doses. For adults 1–2 tablespoonfuls.
Belladonna. Nervine, mydriatic, sedative, narcotic, antispasmodic and anodyne. Makes the throat dry and dilates the pupils.
Uses.—Night sweats, nervous cough, pain, incontinence of urine and to restrain glandular activity.
Dose.—Fl. ext. 1–3 ♏︎; dry ext. ½–1 gr. Tincture 8–20 ♏︎. Solid ext. ½¼ gr. All for adults. For infants, proportionately less. See Rule for Dosage.
Benzoin. Antiseptic and externally a styptic and protective for sores.
Uses.—Sore nipples and urticaria. Lard is also benzoinated for use in removing vernix caseosa. Compound Tr. of benzoin contains, benzoin, purified aloes, storax, balsam of Peru, and alcohol.
Benzoinal. Albolene mixed with benzoin.