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of hemorrhagic diseases, in their chronic stages especially, such
as hemoptysis, hemorrhage from ulcer of the stomach, hematem-
esis and hematuria, atonic menorrhagia ; also, for the profuse
perspirations and excessive expectoration of phthisis, for albu-
minuria, dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea and gastric irritation in chil-
dren, gonorrhoea, gleet, etc. It is also administered in cases of
alveolar hemorrhage.
Dose.—Of gallic acid, gr. ij to gr. v, in pill, every two or three
hours.
Glycerite of gallic acid {Glyceritum Acidi Gallic'i)^ for external
use, is composed of gallic acid, .^j ; glycerine, .5iv.
Ointment of galls ( XJnguentum Galla) is composed of galls in
fine powder, .5j ; lard, 420 grains.
Dental Uses.—Powdered gall is useful as a styptic in super-
ficial hemorrhages from the gums and mucous membrane ; also
in inflamed and ulcerated condition of mucous membrane, and in
relaxation of the uvula. Gallic acid, in the form of a gargle, is
employed in acute inflammations of mucous membrane, as astrin-
gent and antiseptic, and in hemorrhages from mucous surfaces de-
pending upon a hemorrhagic diathesis.
For hemorrhage following the extraction of teeth. Dr. Bar-
tholomew claims that one teaspoonful of gallic acid in a glass of
water, internally administered, never fails.
DENTAL FORMULA.
/"W Acute Tonsilitis and Inflammation An Internal Astringent in Hemor-
of the Mucous Membrane rhagic Affections.
of the Mouth.
R. Acidi gallici
_^j
Acidi gallici gr. xl
li . Glycerini ?iv.
Liq. sodae chlorinatse . ^ij
Aquas destillatae
. . . . ^ vj. M.
Glycerini
^ jj SiGNA.—Take ^j as a dose.
Aquas destillatae ... viij. M.
J
SiGN'A.—To be used as an antiseptic For Alveolar Hemorrhage.
and astringent gargle. Dr. C. W. Glassingtox.
Acidi gallici gr. xx.
For Relaxation of C\'ula and Hyper-
Acidi sulphurici .... tj.
trophy of Tonsils.
Tinct. opii
31 ss.
R. Infusi gall?e ^vj Aquae ^vj.
Aluminis gr. xl. M. SlGNA.—Two tablespoonfuls every 2
SiGNA.—Use as a gargle. hours until bleeding stops.
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