The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe : to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis.

  • Ellis, Benjamin, 1798-1831.
Date:
1849
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Credit: The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe : to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    with their appropriate antidotes and some practical ob- servations. Appendix No. III. contains some concise remarks on the mode of using remedies on the Endermic plan as well as the quantities employed, and the effects pro- duced by several of the most potent remedial agents. The materials for the work have been collected from various sources, the writings of different authors, pe- riodical journals, manuscripts and the contributions of our friends. It is hoped, therefore, that the difficulties which have attended its progress will form some apology for the errors which it may possibly be found to contain. As a reason for not more frequently attaching the names of authors to the prescriptions, it may be observed, that they are a kind of common medical property which every physician feels himself privileged not only to employ, but modify as may best correspond with his own views. It is, therefore, difficult to say to whom many of them belong; they have been touched, and retouched, till they have lost their identity. In conclusion, we beg leave to present our acknow- ledgments to some of our friends for the encouragement they have given to the undertaking. To Dr. Chapman we are particularly indebted for the kindness and interest he has manifested in its publication, and offer to him (the only return we can make), our warmest thanks. It is with particular pleasure we embrace this opportu- nity of expressing our obligations to our friend Dr. S. G. Morton, whose intimate acquaintance with the sub- ject, and classical knowledge, are only equalled by the