Draught, Diuret′ic

Syn. Haustus diuretic us , L. Prep. 1. (Collier.) Tincture of jalap, 2 fl. dr.; vinegar of squills, 1 fl. dr.; peppermint water, 10 fl. dr.; mix. 2. (Copland.) Acetate of pota a, 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; infusion of qua ia and cinnamon water, of each 6 fl. dr.; vinegar of squills and sweet spirits of nitre, of each 1 ⁄ 2 fl. dr. 3. (Thomson.) Nitre, 8 gr.; tincture of is, 16 drops; infusion of roses, 13 fl. dr.; syrup of roses, 1 fl. dr. 4. (Turner.) Nitre and powdered gum, of each 15 gr.; almond mixture, 1 1 ⁄ 2 fl. oz. The above are used as diuretics in dropsy; the last, also in scurvy, and in the incontinence of urine of children.