This section is from the book "A Manual Of Practical Therapeutics", by Edward John Waring. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Practical Therapeutics.
Pilula Hydrargyri Chloridi Composita (Pharm. Lond.). Compound Calomel Pill, commonly called Plummer's Pill, is composed of Calomel, Sulphurated Antimony aa oz. j., Powdered Guaiac Resin oz. ij., and Castor Oil fl. oz. j. Triturate the two first together, add the two latter, and incorporate.
Med. Prop. and Action. A mild and valuable alterative, in doses of gr. v. - x. daily. May be substituted for Blue Pill or Calomel, when an alterative effect alone is desired.
 
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