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Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Biliousness
BILIOUSNESS
When “bilious” attack is threatened give mercurous iodide, 1 gr. or calomel 2 to 5 grs. (or % gr. every 15 minutes till six doses are taken), followed in four hours by a saline (effervescing granules mag nesia citrated). Often an emetic is the most eflicient remedy; ipecac followed by copious draught of tepid water. Between attacks, pre scribe avoidance of any food found to disagree with digestion; regu late bowels, using if necessary hepatic stimulants; insist on regular open air exercise, advising especially horseback riding.1
When “bilious” attack is threatened give mercurous iodide, 1 gr. or calomel 2 to 5 grs. (or % gr. every 15 minutes till six doses are taken), followed in four hours by a saline (effervescing granules mag nesia citrated). Often an emetic is the most eflicient remedy; ipecac followed by copious draught of tepid water. Between attacks, pre scribe avoidance of any food found to disagree with digestion; regu late bowels, using if necessary hepatic stimulants; insist on regular open air exercise, advising especially horseback riding.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.