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This page recommends preparations containing opium, laudanum, morphine, or similar narcotics — in some cases for children. These substances are dangerously addictive, easily fatal in overdose, and strictly controlled by law today.
In addition, this page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
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A Simple and Safe Vermifuge
to follow these observances.
Powdered rust of iron is a good vermifuge. 5653. Velpeau's Remedy for Diar- It expels the worms and strengthens the con- rhea and Cholera Morbus. Take 1 ounce stitution. To a child 6 years old from 10 to each tincture of opium, paregoric elixir, and 40 grains may be given. An adult may take tincture of rhubarb; 10 drachms essence of 4 ounce or more. It may be given in mo- peppermint; and 6 drachms tincture of caplasses or in beer. Dr. Rush says that he sicum. This is the original receipt for this knows of no safer and more certain remedy celebrated remedy. Dose for an adult, a teafor an adult, a teathan this simple preparation of iron. It spoonful in 1/2 a wine-glass sweetened washould always be followed by an aperient. ter; and, if required, half a dose after each