This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Eng., Syrup of Calcium Lactophosphate.
2 1/2 fluidrachmsi (10 mils).
Prepared Chalk, Precipitated Calcium Carbonate and Lime Water are antacid and mildly astringent. Chlorinated Lime is antiseptic and disinfectant. Calcium Chloride and Lactate are classed as resolvents and hemostatics.
The precipitated carbonate is used for hyperchlor-hydria, gastric ulcer, etc. Prepared chalk is used in combination with other agents in dusting powders or ointments in the treatment of eczema, dermatitis, ulcers, etc. Its preparations are used for diarrhea, dysentery and other gastro-intestinal conditions. Lime Water is extensively employed in the artificial feeding of infants and the milk diet of adults; also as a spray for diphtheria, etc. Lime Liniment is employed for burns. Calcium chloride and lactate are used for hemorrhages, particularly purpura haemorrhagica, scurvy, etc. Recommended for chronic bronchitis and asthma.
Internally.-In solution, Calcium Chloride or Lactate, or Calcium Hydroxide in the form of Lime Water, are the preparations ordinarily prescribed. They are usually prescribed alone.
To increase the coagulability of the blood, as in the treatment of purpura:
or | |||
Calcii Chloridi.................. | 3j | 4 | |
Aquae Dest................. | q.s. | 60 |
M.
Tablespoonful in water every two hours if necessary.
Lime Water is largely used in the artificial feeding of infants. Patients should be cautioned that a clear solution is necessary and that they should not shake the bottle before using, as it might disturb a sediment. It may be ordered as:
or | |||
Liquoris Calcis............. | Oj | 480 |
Lime water.
Prepared Chalk in powders or suspension is largely used, particularly in intestinal disturbances. It is prescribed either alone or with other agents. The following will illustrate:
In the treatment of dysentery:
or | |||
Phenylis Salicyl., | |||
Bismuthi Subnit., | |||
Cretae Praep................ | āā. 3j | 4 |
M. ft. cht. no. xij.
One every two hours.
In the treatment of catarrhal enteritis of childhood:
or | |||
Tinct. Opii Deodorati......... | xvj | 1 | |
Bismuthi Subnitratis............ | gr. lxxx | 5 | |
Misturae Cretae.................. | q.s. | 60 |
M.
Teaspoonful every two hours. (Shake-label.)
1 Shoemaker: Materia Medica and Therapeutics.
2 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.
In the treatment of enteric troubles of childhood:
or | |||
Bismuthi Subnit............ | 3ij | 8 | |
Misturae Cretae............... | q.s. | 60 |
M.
Teaspoonful every three hours until relieved. (Shake-label.)
In the treatment of enterocolitis:
or | |||
Bismuthi Subnit............ | 3iij | 12 | |
Tinct. Kino, | |||
Tinct. Opii Camph................ | āā. | 45 | |
Misturae Cretae.................. | q.s. | 180 |
M.
Tablespoonful every three hours. (Shake-label.)
Calcium Carbonate and Phosphate are frequently employed internally in dry form.
In the treatment of hyperacidity:
or | |||
Magnesii Oxidi | 15 | 0 | |
Calcii Carb. Praec,.............. | 3iij | 12 | 0 |
Bismuthi Subnit............. | āā. 3iij | 12 | 0 |
01. Menth. Pip,.................. | V | 3 |
M.
Level teaspoonful in glass of milk two hours after meals.
This may be ordered in twenty powders and the directions made to read"One in glass of milk two hours after meals."
Lime Liniment is an old-time remedy tor burns. It is usually prescribed alone or with a small amount of Phenol.
Orl | |||
Phenolis Liquefacti.......... | xv | 1 | |
Linimenti Calcis.............. | . q. s. | 180 |
M.
Apply to burn as directed. (Shake-label.)
Some prescribers prefer to order lime water and olive oil in equal parts, and for some reasons it would seem more desirable.
Calcium Carbonate and Phosphate and Prepared Chalk are sometimes used externally.
1 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.
In the treatment of erythema venenatum:
or | |||
Acidi Borici........... | gr. xv | 1 | 0 |
Talci Purificati............... | gr, xx | 1 | 3 |
Cretae Praep.......... | 3iv | 15 | 0 |
Magnesii Carbonatis......... | 3iij | 12 | 0 |
M.
Use as a dusting powder.
In the treatment of scabies:
or | |||
Sulphuris Loti, | |||
Olei Cadini, | |||
Cretae Praep.................... | āā 3ij | 8 | |
Saponis Mollis................. | 3v | 19 | |
Adipis.......... | q. s. | 60 |
M.
Rub in thoroughly.
 
Continue to: