, of the
powder
, from five to sixteen grains, given in liquorice water, treacle, or honey; of the
confection
, from twenty to thirty grains.
Caution.
—Do not give it in an irritable or inflamed state of the bowels.
746. Epsom Salts
Epsom Salts is a purgative and diuretic. This medicine generally operates quickly, and therefore is extremely useful in acute diseases. It is found to be beneficial in dyspepsia when combined with infusion of gentian and a little ginger. It forms an excellent enema with olive oil.