Physicians prescribe iodine in LngoV s
solution as an alternative in scrofula and in
goitre (which see hereafter). Dose, ten
drops, twice or thirce daily, in water.
Iodide of potassium is a very important
medicine in a number of diseases ; most
particularly and certainly useful in consti-
tutional syphilis, and especially of all in
syphilitic rheumatism; also, in aiuterism of
the aorta. Dose, from five to twenty grains,
dissolved in water, thrice dail3^
Iodoform. — A powerful drug, kept in
the apothecary shops in the form of a pow-
der. Sometimes prescribed as an internal
medicine in scrofula, ulcer of the stomach,
etc., in one-grain doses ; but it is much
more often used as an outward application.
It is very healing to foul tclcers, wounds not
doing well, syphilitic sores, etc. ; being anti-
septic ; that is, corrective and preventive of
decay and putrefaction. While, however,
a little of the powder of iodoform may be
safely sprinkled now and then over a foul
sore, to promote its cleansing and healing,
it is not safe to use it without limit ; as a
large amount of it absorbed may be even
poisonous. A bottle or box of it ought,
when kept, to be labelled poisoyi.
Ipecacuanha. — This is an active but mild
emetic in large dose. In smaller quantities,
it is an excellent loosener of cough (expec-
torant), and also a promoter of perspiration
(diaphoretic) . It is one of the best of reme-
dies in dy sentry , in a way not exactly ex-
plained. Used in poivder (chiefly as an
emetic, except when made m\.o pills) , syi^up
and wine. The syi^up of ipecac, ought to be
in every family medicine chest. It is the
best first medicine in croup and in bronchitis
(a heavy cold on the chest, with cough at
first dry, and needing to be loosened).
Also, it will answer as an emetic. Dose, to
cause vomiting, a teaspoonful, repeated in
ten or fifteen minutes if it does not take
effect. As a co2igh-loosener (expectorant),
five to ten drops for an infant, a quarter to
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49
a half teaspoonful for a grown person.
While moving about, a quarter teaspoonful
will usually be enough ; half a teaspoonful
will not often sicken the stomach if taken
lying down, or just before going to bed.
The W;z<? of ipecac, is very similar in effect
to the syrup, but is rather stronger; and
the form of sj^rup has some advantage for
use as an expectorant medicine.
Iron. — There is iron in the blood of
every man, woman, and child. Whether
we ever have too much of it is not certain ;
but, without doubt, many thin, pale, and
weak people have too little of it. The con-
dition oipovei^ty of blood v^Q.2i}\Q.^^ medically,
"' anoeviia .^ ' Several preparations of iron
are used. The strongest, and also the most
convenient to keep and use, is the tinchcre
of the chloride of iro7i. Dose, ten to thirty
drops, in water. The only objection to it is
that it has a disposition to stain the teeth
brown or yellow. This may be prevented
by taking it through a tube of glass, or of
two quills put together. All druggists keep
glass tubes for such purposes. The tincture
of chloride of iron is somewhat astringent ;
and therefore is useful in hemo7'7'hages.
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Physicians prescribe iodine in LngoV s
solution as an alternative in scrofula and in
goitre (which see hereafter). Dose, ten
drops, twice or thirce daily, in water.
Iodide of potassium is a very important
medicine in a number of diseases ; most
particularly and certainly useful in consti-
tutional syphilis, and especially of all in
syphilitic rheumatism; also, in aiuterism of
the aorta. Dose, from five to twenty grains,
dissolved in water, thrice dail3^
Iodoform. — A powerful drug, kept in
the apothecary shops in the form of a pow-
der. Sometimes prescribed as an internal
medicine in scrofula, ulcer of the stomach,
etc., in one-grain doses ; but it is much
more often used as an outward application.
It is very healing to foul tclcers, wounds not
doing well, syphilitic sores, etc. ; being anti-
septic ; that is, corrective and preventive of
decay and putrefaction. While, however,
a little of the powder of iodoform may be
safely sprinkled now and then over a foul
sore, to promote its cleansing and healing,
it is not safe to use it without limit ; as a
large amount of it absorbed may be even
poisonous. A bottle or box of it ought,
when kept, to be labelled poisoyi.
Ipecacuanha. — This is an active but mild
emetic in large dose. In smaller quantities,
it is an excellent loosener of cough (expec-
torant), and also a promoter of perspiration
(diaphoretic) . It is one of the best of reme-
dies in dy sentry , in a way not exactly ex-
plained. Used in poivder (chiefly as an
emetic, except when made m\.o pills) , syi^up
and wine. The syi^up of ipecac, ought to be
in every family medicine chest. It is the
best first medicine in croup and in bronchitis
(a heavy cold on the chest, with cough at
first dry, and needing to be loosened).
Also, it will answer as an emetic. Dose, to
cause vomiting, a teaspoonful, repeated in
ten or fifteen minutes if it does not take
effect. As a co2igh-loosener (expectorant),
five to ten drops for an infant, a quarter to
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49
a half teaspoonful for a grown person.
While moving about, a quarter teaspoonful
will usually be enough ; half a teaspoonful
will not often sicken the stomach if taken
lying down, or just before going to bed.
The W;z<? of ipecac, is very similar in effect
to the syrup, but is rather stronger; and
the form of sj^rup has some advantage for
use as an expectorant medicine.
Iron. — There is iron in the blood of
every man, woman, and child. Whether
we ever have too much of it is not certain ;
but, without doubt, many thin, pale, and
weak people have too little of it. The con-
dition oipovei^ty of blood v^Q.2i}\Q.^^ medically,
"' anoeviia .^ ' Several preparations of iron
are used. The strongest, and also the most
convenient to keep and use, is the tinchcre
of the chloride of iro7i. Dose, ten to thirty
drops, in water. The only objection to it is
that it has a disposition to stain the teeth
brown or yellow. This may be prevented
by taking it through a tube of glass, or of
two quills put together. All druggists keep
glass tubes for such purposes. The tincture
of chloride of iron is somewhat astringent ;
and therefore is useful in hemo7'7'hages.