Pilulae Aloini Compositae, B.P.C., Compound Aloin Pills.
Botanical name:
Format explanation.
Related entry: Aloin
Synonym.—Sir Andrew Clark's Liver Pills.
Aloin | 0.39 gramme | | | 6 grains |
Extract of Nux Vomica | 0.39 gramme | | | 6 grains |
Ferrous Sulphate, in powder | 0.39 gramme | | | 6 grains |
Myrrh, in powder | 0.39 gramme | | | 6 grains |
Hard Soap, in Powder | 0.39 gramme | | | 6 grains |
To make 12 pills. |
Dose.—1 pill.
These pills are sometimes ordered with the addition of 3 centigrams (½ grain) each of ipecacuanha root and alcoholic extract of belladonna to each pill.