general health
, and idiosyncrasy.
| Age | Proportion | Proportionate Dose |
|---|---|---|
| 7 weeks | one-fifteenth | or grains 4 |
| 7 months | one-twelfth | or grains 5 |
| under 2 years | one-eighth | or grains 7.5 |
| under 3 years | one-sixth | or grains 10 |
| under 4 years | one-fourth | or grains 15 |
| under 7 years | one-third | or scruple 1 |
| under 14 years | one-half | or drachm 1/2 |
| under 20 years | two-fifths | or scruples 2 |
| above 21 years | the full dose | |
| above 65 years | the inverse gradation |
689. Drugs, with their Properties and Doses
The various drugs have been arranged according to their properties, and the doses of each have been given. Many, however, have been necessarily omitted from each class, because they cannot be employed except by a medical man. The
doses
are meant for adults.
690. Classes of Drugs