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Physician's Materia Medica on Nutrient Peptones

NUTRIENT PEPTONES
   A preparation representing the nitrogenous elements of beef, milk and cereal grains in a vinous vehicle. The nutrient value of such a preparation is far higher than that of a wine or elixir of beef prepared from the extract of beef. Taken in connection with meals, the preparation serves to assist digestion by a direct stimulant action on the glands of the stom ach. It is of use, therefore, not only in convalescence from acute illness, but in enfeebled conditions of the system generally where the1

NUTRIENT PEPTONES WITH CREOSOTE
   This preparation combines with the peptonized nitrogenous con stituents of beef, milk and cereal grains as much Creosote and Guaia col as can be rendered at all palatable. It constitutes thus a highly concentrated, predigested food, having also the stimulant properties of the wine which forms the vehicle, and a powerful bactericidal action due to the creosote present. The combination is one admira bly adapted to meet the indications in a wasting disease like phthisis, and experience has shown th1


References

1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.