2. (Soubeiran.) Red iodide of mercury, 20 gr.; lard, 1-1/2 oz.
3. (B. P.) Red iodide of mercury (in very fine powder), 16 gr.; simple ointment, 1 oz. Mix.
_Uses, &c._ Similar to those of the preceding, but it is much more stimulant, and is regarded as better adapted for obstinate syphilitic sores. Largely diluted with lard or almond oil, it is applied to the eyes in like cases.
=Ointment of Iodide of Potas'sium.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM POTASSII IODIDI (B.
P., Ph. L. & D.), L. _Prep._ 1. (Ph. L.) Iodide of potassium, 2 dr., dissolved in boiling distilled water, 2 fl. dr.; lard (softened by heat), 2 oz.; triturate together until united.
2. (Ph. D.) Iodide of potassium, 1 dr.; distilled water, 1/2 fl. dr.; ointment of white wax, 7 dr.; as before.
3. (Magendie.) Iodide of potassium, 1 dr.; lard, 12 dr.
4. (Le Gros.) Iodide, 1-1/2 dr.; lard, 1 oz.
5. (B. P.) Iodide of potassium, 64 gr.; carbonate of potash, 4 gr.; distilled water, 1 dr.; prepared lard, 1 oz.; dissolve the carbonate and the iodide in the water, and mix thoroughly with the lard.
_Uses, &c._ As a friction in scrofula, bronchocele, glandular enlargements, indurations, &c.; as a dressing to scrofulous ulcers, as an application in scrofulous ophthalmia, and in most of the other applications in which the employment of iodine is indicated. The last formula has been successfully employed by M. Le Gros in itch.
_Obs._ The strength of this ointment, as prescribed by different parties varies greatly, the proportions of the iodide ranging from 1/32 to 1/8 of the whole, to adapt it to particular cases. When other ingredients are added, the iodide must be used in a perfectly dry state, and in fine powder, instead of being dissolved in water. This is particularly necessary when it is to be mixed with mercurial ointment.
=Ointment of Iodide of Sulphur.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM SULPHURIS IODIDI (B. P., Ph. L.), L. _Prep._ 1. (Ph. L.) Iodide of sulphur (in fine powder), 1/2 dr.; lard, 1 oz.; mix by trituration.
2. (Cazenave.) Iodide of sulphur, 12 to 15 gr.; lard, 1 oz.
3. (B. P.) Iodide of sulphur, 1; lard, 16. Mix.
_Uses, &c._ As a local stimulant and alterative in the chronic forms of lepra, lupus, porrigo, psoriasis, itch, &c.; also a remedy for acne punctata. A few drops of oil of cloves or nutmeg are commonly added.
=Ointment of Iodide of Zinc.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM ZINCI IODIDI, L. _Prep._ 1.
From iodide of zinc, 12 gr.; simple ointment, 1 oz. In scrofulous excoriations, and in the chronic ophthalmia of scrofulous subjects, arising from a relaxed state of the tissues and vessels.
2. (Dr Ure.) Iodide of zinc, 1 dr.; lard, 1 oz. As a friction to glandular tumours and indurations, and as a dressing to flabby and obstinate scrofulous ulcers.
=Ointment of I'odine.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM IODI (B. P.), UNGUENTUM IODINII (Ph. U. S.). _Prep._ 1.--(B. P.) Iodine, 32 gr.; iodide of potassium, 32 gr.; proof spirit, 1 dr.; rub together and add prepared lard, 2 oz. See OINTMENT OF IODINE (Compound).
2. (Ph. U. S.) Iodine, 20 gr.; rectified spirit, 20 drops; rub them together, then add of lard, 1 oz.
=Ointment of Iodine (Compound).= _Syn._ OINTMENT OF IODURETTED IODIDE OF POTASSIUM; UNGUENTUM POTASSI IODIDI IODURETUM U. IODINII COMPOSITUM--Ph.
L. & D., U. IODINII--Ph. E.--_a._ (Ph. L.) Iodine of potassium (in very fine powder), 1 dr.; lard, 2 oz.; mix, then add of iodine, 1/2 dr., dissolved in rectified spirit, 1 fl. dr., and mix all together. See OINTMENT OF IODINE (B. P.)
_b._ (Ph. E.) Iodine, 1 dr.; iodide of potassium, 2 dr.; rub them together, then gradually add of lard, 4 oz.
_c._ (Ph. D.) Pure iodine, 1/2 dr.; iodide of potassium, 1 dr.; rub them well together in a glass or porcelain mortar, then gradually add of ointment of white wax, 14-1/2 dr., and continue the trituration until a uniform ointment is obtained.
_Uses, &c._ The compound ointment is an excellent friction in goitre, and in enlarged or indurated glands or tumours, more especially those of a scrofulous character; in the quantity of 1/2 to 1 dr., night and morning.
It may be advantageously combined with extract of belladonna in the incipient bubo of scrofulous subjects, and in the early stages of cancer; and, with an equal weight of mercurial ointment, as a friction in cases of enlarged liver and spleen, and ovarian dropsy. The simple ointment of the Ph. U. S. is generally regarded as weaker and less efficacious than the compound.
=Ointment of Iodo-chlo"ride of Mercury.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI IODO-BICHLORIDI*, L. _Prep._ From iodo-chloride of Mercury, 16 gr.; simple ointment, 1 oz. Discutient; probably one of the most powerful known in syphilitic cases complicated with scrofula. See OINTMENT OF CHLORIODIDE OF MERCURY.
=Ointment of Iodoform= (Dr Glover). _Syn._ UNGUENTUM IODOFORMI. _Prep._ Iodoform 1/2 to 1 dram, simple cerate 8 drams. Mix.
=Ointment, Iodo-hydrar'gyrate of Potassa.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM POTASSE IODO-HYDRARGYRATIS, L. _Prep._ 1. (Lamothe.) Iodo-hydrargyrate of potassa, 20 gr.; lard, 1 oz.
2. (Puche.) Red iodide of mercury and iodide of potassium, of each 8 gr.; lard, 1 oz. As a powerful stimulant discutient; in tumours, inflammatory sore throat, &c.
=Ointment, Iodo-narcot'ic.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM IODO-NARCOTICUM, L. _Prep._ (Purvis.) Iodine, 20 gr.; iodide of potassium, 2 dr.; oil of tobacco (by infusion), 1-1/2 dr.; lard, 3 dr. To relax rigid muscles.
=Ointment of Ipecacuan'ha.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM IPECACUANHae, L. _Prep._ (Dr.
Turnbull.) Ipecacuanha (in fine powder), 2 dr.; olive oil, 2 fl. dr.; lard or simple ointment, 4 dr. Counter-irritant; when frequently employed as a friction, it occasions an eruption, but one of a milder character than that from either croton oil or tartar emetic.
=Ointment, Is'sue.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM ADFONTICULOS, L. _Prep._ (Golding Bird.) Ointment of cantharides (Ph. L.), 1-1/2 oz.; tartar emetic (in impalpaple powder), 8 gr.; spermaceti ointment, 2 oz. As a stimulating application to issues, to promote the discharge. See ELEMI OINTMENT, CERATE, PLASTER, &c.
=Ointment, Itch.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM ANTIPSORICUM, L. Several excellent formulae for itch ointments will be found under the names of their leading ingredients. The following are additional ones, including some nostrums:--
1. (Bailey.) From alum, nitre, and sulphate of zinc, of each, in very fine powder, 1-1/4 oz.; vermilion, 1/2 oz.; mix, add gradually of sweet oil, 1/4 pint; triturate together until perfectly mixed, then further add of lard (softened by heat), 1 lb., with oils of aniseed, lavender, and origanum, q. s. to perfume.
2. (Bateman.) Carbonate of potassa, 1/2 oz.; rose water, 1 fl. oz.; red sulphuret of mercury, 1 dr.; oil of bergamot, 1/2 fl. dr.; sublimed sulphur, and hog's lard, of each 11 oz.; mix them. (Bateman, 'Cutaneous Diseases.') The nostrum vended under the name is made as follows:--Carbonate of potash, 1 oz.; vermilion, 3 dr.; sulphur, 1 lb.; lard, 1-1/2 lb.; rose water, 3 fl. oz.; oil of bergamot, 1-1/2 dr.
3. (French Hosp.) Chloride of lime, 1 dr.; rectified spirit, 2 fl. dr.; sweet oil, 1/2 fl. oz.; common salt and sulphur, of each 1 oz.; soft soap, 2 oz.; oil of lemon, 20 drops. Cheap, effectual, and inoffensive.
4. (De la Harpe.) Sulphur, 2 oz.; powdered white hellebore, 1/2 oz.; sulphate of zinc, 1/4 do.; soft soap, 4 oz.; lard, 8 oz.
5. (Jackson.) From palm oil, flowers of sulphur, and white hellebore of each 1 part; lard, 2 parts.
6. (Nugent.) From white lead, 2 oz.; orris root, 1 oz.; corrosive sublimate, in very fine powder, 1/2 oz.; palm oil, 4 oz.; lard, 1-1/2 lb.
7. (Ph. E., 1744.) Elecampane root and sharp-pointed dock (_Rumex acutus_--Linn.), of each bruised, 3 oz.; water, 1 quart; vinegar, 3/4 pint; boil to one half, add of water-cress, 10 oz.; lard, 4 lb.; boil to dryness, and stain with expression; to the strained liquid add of beeswax and oil of bays, of each 4 oz.; and stir the mixture until nearly cold.
8. (UNG. A. COMP.--Ph. E. 1744.) To each lb. of the last add of strong mercurial ointment, 2 oz.
9. (Robertson.) Soft soap, 1 oz.; rum, 1 table-spoonful; chloride of lime (dry and good), 1/4 oz.; mix, and add of lard, 2 oz.
10. (Swediaur.) Stavesacre (in powder), 1 oz.; lard, 3 oz.; digest with heat for 3 hours, and then strain. The formula of the Ph. Bruns. is nearly similar. Very useful in itch; also to destroy pediculi.
11. (Thomson.) Chloride of lime and common salt, of each, in fine powder, 1 dr.; soft soap, 1 oz.; rectified spirit, 2 fl. dr.; mix, add of lard, 1 oz.; and, lastly, of strong vinegar, 3 fl. dr. Very cleanly and effective; but should not be made in quantity, as it does not keep well.
12. (Vogt.) Chloride of lime (dry), 2 dr.; burnt alum, 3 dr.; lard, 9 dr.
To be mixed with an equal quantity of soft soap at the time of fusing it.
_Obs._ The products of the preceding formulae are used by well rubbing them into the part affected, night and morning, as long as necessary, the number of applications required depending greatly on the manner in which this is done.
=Ointment of I'vy.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM HEDERae, L. _Prep._ From the leaves of common ivy, by infusion, as ointment of henbane. Used as an application to soft corns, in itch, and as a dressing to indolent ulcers and tissues.
=Ointment of Jatropha= (PHYSIC-NUT). The milky juice of the English Physic nut (_Jatropha curcas_) mixed with half its weight of lard. In piles.
=Ointment of Juniper.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM JUNIPERI. _Prep._ Juniper leaves, 1 part, resin ointment, 6 parts; boil gently and strain.
=Ointment of Ju"niper-tar.= _Syn._ UNGUENTUM OLEI PYROLIGNI JUNIPERI, U.