, from four to six drachms, mixed with honey or treacle.
Caution.
—Its use should be followed by tonics, especially gentian and angostura.
745. Scammony
Scammony is a drastic purgative, generally acting quickly and powerfully; sometimes producing nausea, and even vomiting, and being very apt to gripe.
It is
used internally
, to produce watery evacuations in dropsy, to remove intestinal worms, and correct the slimy motions of children.
Dose