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Physician's Materia Medica on Phenacetin
KOUSSO (Cusso, Brayera)
The female inflorescence of HAGENIA ABYSSINICA, (Bruce) Gmel. Anthclminlic, tenicide, cathartic. The remedy (for tapeworm) should be taken in the morning, fasting, a cathartic having been given the previous evening. A synthetic antipyretic, closely resembling in its properties and uses Phenacetin, q. v.1
The female inflorescence of HAGENIA ABYSSINICA, (Bruce) Gmel. Anthclminlic, tenicide, cathartic. The remedy (for tapeworm) should be taken in the morning, fasting, a cathartic having been given the previous evening. A synthetic antipyretic, closely resembling in its properties and uses Phenacetin, q. v.1
PHENACETIN
A derivative of NITRO-PHENOL. Analgesic. antipyretic. Prescribed for relief of pain in acute rheumatism, sciatica, gastralgia, migraine, dysmenorrhea, neuralgia. etc.; to reduce temperature and promote diaphoresis in fevers, and for a specific influence in diabetes. Dose, 0.12 to 0.60 Grm. (2 to 10 grs.).1
A derivative of NITRO-PHENOL. Analgesic. antipyretic. Prescribed for relief of pain in acute rheumatism, sciatica, gastralgia, migraine, dysmenorrhea, neuralgia. etc.; to reduce temperature and promote diaphoresis in fevers, and for a specific influence in diabetes. Dose, 0.12 to 0.60 Grm. (2 to 10 grs.).1
SALOPHEN
A compound of SALICYLIC ACID with modified PHENOL base, having the same range of use as Salol. It is less liable to produce unto ward effects, but must be given in large doses. In combination with phenacetin it is very useful in neuralgia. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.), three times a day.1
A compound of SALICYLIC ACID with modified PHENOL base, having the same range of use as Salol. It is less liable to produce unto ward effects, but must be given in large doses. In combination with phenacetin it is very useful in neuralgia. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.), three times a day.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.