Methylene Blue Merck.—C.P., Medicinal

Bluish cryst., or blue powd.— Sol. in 50 parts water.— Uses : Rheumatism, malaria, cystitis, nephritis, etc.— Dose: 2—4 grn., in capsules.— Injection: 1 grn.— Max. D.: 15 grn., single or daily.—[Further information in "Merck's Digest" on "Methylene Blue," containing clinical reports.] Mezereum—U.S.P. Mezereon. —Alterative.— Dose: 5—10 grn.— Preparations: F.E. (irritant). Enters into Comp. Decoct. Sarsaparilla, and Comp. F.E. Sarsaparilla. Milk Sugar—U.S.P. Lactose. —Nutritive, Diuretic— Dose: 1—6 oz. a day, in milk.