196. LOTION FOR TINEA CAPITIS. (SCALD HEAD.)
℞ Acid carbolici ℥ ss.
  Acid acetici ℥ ijss.
  Aqua distilata ʒ ijss. M.

Sig. Apply pro re nata.

197. OINTMENT FOR SKIN AFFECTIONS.
℞ Carbolic acid chrys,  
  Sulphate soda aa. ℈ j.
  Sulphur sublim. ʒ j.
  Adipis ℥ j. M.

S. Apply two or three times a day. This is effectual for scald head, and either with or without the sulphur is good for the eruption of poison oak, foul ulcers, &c.

198. FOR SORE NIPPLES.
℞ Aqua rosæ,  
  Glycerinæ aa. ℥ ij.
  Acid tanica ʒ ij. ft. lotion.

Soak lint in the solution and apply to the nipples.

199. TURPENTINE LINIMENT.
℞ Olei terebinthanæ ℥ ij.
  Olei olivarum ℥ ij.
  Tinct. camphoræ ℥ j.
  Aqua ammonia ʒ j. M. Fiat Linamentum.
200. A GOOD LINIMENT.
℞ Oil lavendar ℥ ss.
  Alcohol ℥ jv. M. Digest then add.
  Sulph. ether ℥ iij.
  Laudanum ℥ ij. M. Apply externally.
201. BELLADONNA AND OPIUM.
Errata. On page 88 for (201, 202) read (172, 173.)
℞ Extract belladonna,  
  Extract opium aa. ʒ j.
  Laurel water ʒ jv. M.

To be painted over painful or inflamed parts. A sheet of tissue paper may be laid over this, and then a hot fomentation.

202. OINTMENT FOR MAMMARY ABSCESS.
℞ Unguentum tabaci ℥ ij.
  Pulv. camph. ʒ ij.
  Ext. belladon. ʒ jss. M. ft. ung.
203. FOR PAIN.
℞ Sweet oil,  
  Laudanum aa. ʒ ij.

Rub on the affected parts.

204. BALSAM FOR WOUNDS.
℞ Balsam fir,  
  True Venice turpentine,  
  Oil of almonds aa. ℥ ij.

Add carbolic acid ℥ ss., previously dissolved in warm glycerine ℥ ij. Apply with a camel hair brush, having previously cleansed the wound with very warm water.

205. FOR BOILS.
℞ Tr. arnica flowers ʒ j.
  Tannic acid ʒ ss.
  Gum Arabic pulv. ʒ ss. M.

Let the inflamed surface and all around it be painted with the medicine every fifteen minutes. It should be used as soon as prepared.

206. FOR HEMORRHOIDS. (PILES.)
℞ Powdered opium grs. xxx.
  Tannin ʒ j.
  Carbolic acid gtt. xv.
  Oil of tobacco gtt. x.
  Sol. of sub acetate of lead gtt. xx.
  Vaseline ʒ j. Mix intimately.

Apply at night and morning.

207. FOR TENDER NIPPLES.
℞ Sulphate zinc gr. j.
  Cologne water ℥ j. M.

208. Fld. ext. pinus canadenses may be used topically for tender nipples.

209. PILES OINTMENT.
℞ Acidi tannici gr. xx.
  Morph. sulphatis gr. v.
  Ext. belladonnæ,  
  Ext. strammonii aa. ʒ ij.
  Ungt. petrolei ℥ ij. M.

After bathing and cleansing, rub well on the parts once or twice a day.

210. FOR SORE EYES.
℞ Ferri sulphas exsiccata grs. vj.
  Rain water ℥ jv. M.

S. Use as a collyria. (Eye water.)

211. FOR OPTHALMIA.
℞ Sulph. zinc grs. ij.
  Sulph. morphia gr. j.
  Glycerine ʒ jv.
  Rose water ʒ xij. M.

S. For eye water.

212. CHAFINGS.
℞ Finely pulverized native carbonate of zinc ℥ j.
  Finely pulverized starch ℥ ij. M.

To be dusted on the parts.

213. FOR ENLARGED TONSILS.
℞ Zinci sulphatis gr. xx.
  Syrupi mori fl. ʒ jv.
  Glycerina fl. ℥ j.
  Infusi krameria ad. fl. ℥ viij. Mix.

S. Use as a gargle.

214. FOR BURNS.
℞ Beeswax melted and strained ℥ j.
  Flaxseed oil and sweet oil ℥ ij.
  Tannic acid ʒ j.

Mix as in formula 187, and after adding the tannin, add 6 or 8 drops of carbolic acid to the ounce.

215. ASTRINGENT COLLYRIA.
℞ Zinci sulphatis gr. jv.
  Aluminis exsiccata gr. jv.
  Tinct. arnica min. x.
  Aqua distilata f. ℥ j. M.
216. FOR TETTER AND RINGWORM.
℞ Borax ʒ ss.
  Tar water ℥ ij. M.
217. FOR PRURITIS OF VULVA.
℞ Borax ʒ ij.
  Morphine grs. jv.
  Tar water f. ℥ vij. M.

Sig. Apply three times a day to the affected parts by means of a sponge, &c. First wash with warm water and soap, and dry before applying the lotion.

218. DANDRUFF LOTION.
℞ Tinct. of cantharides ʒ ij.
  Glycerine ℥ ij.
  Rose water ℥ iij. M.
219. SULPHATE OF IRON IN ERYSIPELAS.
℞ Ferri sulphas pulverized ℥ j.
  Aqua Oss.

Apply to affected cuticle with a cotton cloth well wetted in the solution every thirty minutes till the inflamed part is restored.

220. PRURIGO VULVA.
℞ Soda bicarb. ℥ ss.
  Morph sulph. gr. vj.
  Rose water ℥ viij. M.

S. Apply locally.

221. MAMMARY SWELLINGS.
℞ Gum camphor ℥ j.
  Sulph. ether,  
  Tinct. opii aa. ℥ ij.
  Aqua Oj.

Dissolve the camphor in the ether, then add the opium and the water. Wet linen or cotton cloths and keep applied to the breasts.

222. FOR A BLACKENED EYE.
℞ Muriate of ammonia ʒ ij.
  Water,  
  Vinegar aa. ℥ ij.

First foment the part with hot water if there is much pain, then keep the contusion wet with the lotion.

223. CHLORAL LINIMENT.
℞ Chloral hydrat. ʒ j.
  Liniment saponis f. ℥ jv. M.

Sig. For external use. Do not apply so as to cause much soreness.

224. BARBER’S ITCH.
℞ Hydrarg. ammoniat. 10 grains.
  Bismuth. subnit. 1 drachm.
  Liq. carbonis deterg. 1 drachm.
  Lanolin 6 drachms. M.

Sig. To be applied night and morning.

225. COMEDONES.
℞ Sulphuric ether 8 drachms.
  Ammonia carbonate 1 drachm.
  Boracic acid 20 grains.
  Water, to make 16 drachms. M.

Sig. Apply twice a day.

226. OINTMENT FOR FRECKLES.
℞ Subnitrate of Bismuth 2 drachms.
  Simple ointment 2 ounces.

Apply to the skin at night and remove in the morning with a little cold cream previous to washing.

227. CHILBLAINS.
℞ Acidi carbolici 1 drachm.
  Tinct. iodini 2 drachms.
  Acidi Tannici 1 drachm.
  Cerat simp. 4 ounces. Misce bene ut ft. ungt.

Sig. Apply two or three times a day.

Errata. On page 166 for (F. 234) read (F. 201.)