Guaiac.
CHARACTERISTICS.
Prophylactic of gout. Subacute gout, muscular rheumatism and rheumatic tonsillitis. Acute tonsillitis. Sciatica.
DOSE.
Tinctura guaiaci, 1/2-2 dr.
Tinctura guaiaci ammoniata, 1/2-2 dr.
A very unpalatable remedy. Should be given in milk or mucilage three or four times per day. A lozenge containing the resin is more agreeable.
THERAPEUTIC USES.
Prophylactic of gouty attacks. (Should be continued for a long period of time).
Subacute gout.
Chronic muscular rheumatism.
Rheumatic tonsilitis.
Acute tonsilitis. (Two-grain lozenges every two hours, or thirty drops every three or four hours).
Sciatica.