Draught, Ape′′rient

Syn. Haustus aperiens , L. Prep. 1. (Paris.) Infusion of senna, 1 fl. oz.; tincture of senna, tincture of jalap, and syrup of senna, of each 1 fl. dr.; tartrate of pota a, 1 dr.; mix. 2. (Ryan.) Epsom salts, 4 dr.; tincture of senna, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr.; syrup of ginger, 1 fl. dr.; spirit of sal-volatile, 20 drops; infusion of senna, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. oz. 3. (Thomson.) Tartrate of pota a, 3 dr.; tincture of senna and syrup of saffron, of each 1 dr.; infusion of senna, 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz. The above are good aperients, and in their composition and action resemble the ordinary “black draught.” 4. ( Effervescing A. D. )— a. (Dr Barker.) Bisulphate of pota a, 73 grs.; carbonate of soda, 72 gr.; water, q. s.; di olve the two in separate gla es, mix the solutions, and drink whilst effervescing, in the same way as soda water. b. (W. Cooley.) Bicarbonate of soda, 1 dr.; pota io-tartrate of soda, 2 drs.; di olve in about 1-3rd of a gla ful of cold water; and pour it on another like quantity of water, holding in solution tartaric acid, 40 grs., and syrup of orange peel, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr.; and drink it instantly. c. (Paris.) Pota io-tartrate of soda, 2 dr.; bicarbonate of soda, 40 grs.; di olve, and add lemon juice, 1 or 2 tablespoonfuls. d. (Young.) Cream of tartar, 3 dr.; carbonate of soda, 2 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; throw them into a soda-water bottle three parts filled with cold water, cork immediately, and wire down the cork. The last three are examples of factitious effervescing Seidlitz water , and are good saline aperients. The method of taking them may be varied by mixing the dry ingredients (in fine powder) on a piece of paper, and throwing the mixture suddenly into a tumbler 2-3rds filled with water, and drinking the liquid whilst effervescing. See Cathartic D. ( below. )