Draught, Cathar′tic

Syn. Haustus cathartic us , L. The following are given as additions to those under Aperient d. , and other heads:— Prep. 1. (Dr Thomson.) Tartrate of pota a, 5 dr.; tincture of senna, 1 fl. dr.; infusion of senna, 14 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr.; syrup of saffron, 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr.; mix. In acute diseases, taken early in the morning. 2. (Thomson.) Epsom salts and manna, of each 2 dr.; infusion of roses, 14 fl. dr.; dilute sulphuric acid, 10 drops. In inflammatory affections, and to check vomiting in low fevers. 3. (Thomson.) Carbonate of magnesia, 1 dr.; powdered rhubarb, 20 gr.; peppermint water, 12 fl. dr. In dyspepsia, attended with costivene and acidity, taken an hour before dinner. 4. (Thomson.) Castor oil, 5 fl. dr.; powdered gum, 20 gr.; rose water, 1 fl. oz.; compound tincture of lavender, 8 drops; syrup of poppies, 1 fl. dr. In colic and calculus. The above differ from aperient draughts simply in their greater strength.