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Physician's Materia Medica on Creosotide
CREOSOTIDE
Creosote Iodide, a chemical combination of Iodine with the Guaiacol, Creosol and analogous bodies which are constituents of Beechwood Creosote. It is alterative and antiseptic, exerting a favorable influence over nutrition in wasting diseases. Wherever Iodine or Iodides are indicated, Creosotide may be prescribed. In incipient tuberculosis, it causes a gain in weight and a general improvement in symptoms. It has proved of value especially in the treatment of glandular enlargements, ofscrofulou1
Creosote Iodide, a chemical combination of Iodine with the Guaiacol, Creosol and analogous bodies which are constituents of Beechwood Creosote. It is alterative and antiseptic, exerting a favorable influence over nutrition in wasting diseases. Wherever Iodine or Iodides are indicated, Creosotide may be prescribed. In incipient tuberculosis, it causes a gain in weight and a general improvement in symptoms. It has proved of value especially in the treatment of glandular enlargements, ofscrofulou1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Creosotide
GOITRE
In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.1
In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.1
SCROFULA
Cod Liver Oil and Alterativos constitute the medicinal treat ment, hygienic measurus being, however, all-important. In anemic eases, syrup iodide ofiron, Hamno-M;1ngan with Arsenic, N., B. & C0,; for enlarged glands, ointments of iodine, Iodosyl or ichthyol and internally iodine compounds, especially Creosotide, N., B. 8: Co.; if suppuration threatens, sulphurated lime.1
Cod Liver Oil and Alterativos constitute the medicinal treat ment, hygienic measurus being, however, all-important. In anemic eases, syrup iodide ofiron, Hamno-M;1ngan with Arsenic, N., B. & C0,; for enlarged glands, ointments of iodine, Iodosyl or ichthyol and internally iodine compounds, especially Creosotide, N., B. 8: Co.; if suppuration threatens, sulphurated lime.1
TUBERCULOSIS
In Pulmonary Tuberculosis pure fresh air is the most important remedy. Let the patient live out... / ... is useful if it is digested, not other wise. Creosote is a remedy that promises more than any other anti septic, pushed to 40, 60 or90 minims daily. Creosotide, N., B. & Co., is worthy of trial; guaiacol seems inferior to creosote, and guaiacol carbonate is probably inert. Nutrient Peptones with Cr... / ...and local application of lactic acid solution (10%) Pre ceded by cocaine as an anesthetic.1
In Pulmonary Tuberculosis pure fresh air is the most important remedy. Let the patient live out... / ... is useful if it is digested, not other wise. Creosote is a remedy that promises more than any other anti septic, pushed to 40, 60 or90 minims daily. Creosotide, N., B. & Co., is worthy of trial; guaiacol seems inferior to creosote, and guaiacol carbonate is probably inert. Nutrient Peptones with Cr... / ...and local application of lactic acid solution (10%) Pre ceded by cocaine as an anesthetic.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.