The science and art of prescribing / by E.H. Colbeck and Arnold Chaplin.

  • Colbeck, Edmund Henry, 1865-1942.
Date:
1902
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    In some cases effervescing draughts are borne better by the patient. These may be prescribed as follows :— R Sodii Bicarbonalis ... ... ... gr. xx. Aquas Destillatse Ji. Misce. R Acidi Tartarici ... ... ... gr.xvii. Aquae Destillatse ... ... ... Misce. S. Mix the two solutions, and drink in effervescence every six hours. When the acute dyspepsia is to a certain extent dependent upon a lithsemic condition give :— R Potassii Bicarbonatis ... ... gr. xx. Aqute Destillata; ... ... ... ji. Misce. ]^ Acidi Citrici... ... ... ... gr. xiv. Aquie Destillata; ... ... ... 5i. Misce. S. Mix the two solutions, and drink in effervescence every four or six hours. Acute epigastric pain may often be relieved by the application of a small blister to the epi- gastrium. At the beginning of the acute attack relief may be obtained by the use of an emetic. Thus :— Zinci Sulphatis ... ... ... gr. xx. Pulveris Ipecacuanha? ... ... gr. x. Aquce ... ... ... ... ,VSS. Fiat Mistura. S. To be taken at once. Chronic Dyspepsia.—In this condition somewhat different formula? may be used. When there is flatulence and a sensation of fulness after meals the following prescription has an excellent effect :—