Cerate, mercu′′rial

Syn. Cera′tum mercuria′le , C. hydrar′′gyri , L. Prep. 1. (Guibourt.) Strong mercurial ointment and simple cerate, equal parts. 2. (Ph. L. 1746.) Strong mercurial ointment and yellow wax, of each 6 oz.; lard, 3 oz. Both are used as dre ings to venereal ulcers. 3. (Compound; Cera′tum mercuria′le compos′itum , C. hydrar′′gyri , L.) Prep. (Ph. L.) Mercurial ointment (strong) and soap cerate, of each 6 oz.; camphor (in powder), 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; triturate together. Alterative and discutient; used to disperse indolent tumours and swellings, and as a resolvent in enlarged joints, . Cerate, Meto′′pium. Syn. Cera′tum me to′′pii , L. Prep. (Dr Barham.) Hog-gum (from Rhus Me to pium ), and lard, of each 4 oz.; white wax and root of Sweet Aristolochia (powdered), of each 2 oz.; yellow resin, 1 oz.; in stiff joints and rheumatic pains.