Eng., Syrup of Calcium Lactophosphate.

Average Dose

2 1/2 fluidrachmsi (10 mils).

Therapeutic Action

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.

Uses

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.

Administration

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:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 457

or

Calcii Chloridi..................

3j

4

Aquae Dest.................

q.s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 458

60

M.

Sig

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:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 459

or

Liquoris Calcis.............

Oj

480

Sig

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:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 460

or

Phenylis Salicyl.,

Bismuthi Subnit.,

Cretae Praep................

āā. 3j

4

M. ft. cht. no. xij.

Sig

One every two hours.

In the treatment of catarrhal enteritis of childhood:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 461

or

Tinct. Opii Deodorati.........

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 462 xvj

1

Bismuthi Subnitratis............

gr. lxxx

5

Misturae Cretae..................

q.s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 463

60

M.

Sig

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:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 464

or

Bismuthi Subnit............

3ij

8

Misturae Cretae...............

q.s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 465

60

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful every three hours until relieved. (Shake-label.)

In the treatment of enterocolitis:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 466

or

Bismuthi Subnit............

3iij

12

Tinct. Kino,

Tinct. Opii Camph................

āā.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 467

45

Misturae Cretae..................

q.s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 468

180

M.

Sig

Tablespoonful every three hours. (Shake-label.)

Calcium Carbonate and Phosphate are frequently employed internally in dry form.

In the treatment of hyperacidity:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 469

or

Magnesii Oxidi

15

0

Calcii Carb. Praec,..............

3iij

12

0

Bismuthi Subnit.............

āā. 3iij

12

0

01. Menth. Pip,..................

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 470 V

3

M.

Sig

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."

Externally

Lime Liniment is an old-time remedy tor burns. It is usually prescribed alone or with a small amount of Phenol.

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 471

Orl

Phenolis Liquefacti..........

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 472 xv

1

Linimenti Calcis..............

. q. s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 473

180

M.

Sig

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:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 474

or

Acidi Borici...........

gr. xv

1

0

Talci Purificati...............

gr, xx

1

3

Cretae Praep..........

3iv

15

0

Magnesii Carbonatis.........

3iij

12

0

M.

Sig

Use as a dusting powder.

In the treatment of scabies:

Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 475

or

Sulphuris Loti,

Olei Cadini,

Cretae Praep....................

āā 3ij

8

Saponis Mollis.................

3v

19

Adipis..........

q. s.Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis 476

60

M.

Sig

Rub in thoroughly.