Merck's 1899 Manual
Chapter 62 : Hydrastis. Ichthalbin: as alterative. Ichthyol: topically. Iron: to remove the anemia u

Hydrastis.

Ichthalbin: as alterative.

Ichthyol: topically.

Iron: to remove the anemia usually present.

Mercury-Nitrate Ointment: very useful application. If too strong, dilute with vaselin or simple ointment.

Mercury Oxide, Red.

Pulsatilla: internally and locally.

Pyoktanin: pencil.

Silver Nitrate: pencilling the border of the lid with the solid.

Sodium Bicarbonate.

~Blisters.~--_See Burns and Scalds._

~Boils.~--_See also, Acne, Anthrax._

Acid, Carbolic: injection.

Acid Nitrate of Mercury: to abort at an early stage.

Acid, Salicylic.

Aluminium Acetate.

Aluminium Aceto-tartrate.

Alumnol.

Arnica: locally as an ointment, and also internally.

a.r.s.enic: to lessen tendency to recurrence.

Belladonna: internally, or as local application.

Boric Acid: as a dressing.

Calcium Chloride.

Calcium Sulphide: to hasten maturation or abort.

Camphorated Alcohol: as local application in early stage.

Camphor, Carbolated.

Caustic.

Chloral Hydrate.

Cocaine: to allay the pain.

Collodion: painted over whole surface to abort papular stage. Over base, leaving centre free, in pustular stage.

Counter-irritation: by plasters surrounding the boil.

Gaduol: as alterative.

Ichthalbin: internally.

Ichthyol: topically.

Lead Subacetate Solution.

Levico Water: as alterative.

Menthol.

Mercury b.i.+.c.hloride.

Mercury Iodide, red.

Mercury Ointment.

Opium: locally to remove pain.

Phosphates: especially of sodium, as a const.i.tutional agent.

Pota.s.sium Chlorate: as an alterative.

Poultices: to relieve pain and hasten maturation.

Pyoktanin.

Silver Nitrate: strong solution painted over the skin round boil.

Strapping: properly applied gives great relief.

Subcutaneous Incisions.

Sulphides: in small doses to abort or hasten maturation.

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