_Dose._—Internally, 5–10 m. of the 1:1000 solution. Externally, the solution of 1:1000 or 1:10,000 may be applied. =Albolene.= An oily white substance obtained from petroleum. It is used on the nipples and skin of the mother and to remove the vernix caseosa from the skin of the child. =Aloin, Strychnia, and Belladonna.= A laxative pill which usually contains aloin ⅙ gr., strychnia sulph. 1/60 gr., and Belladonna 1/12 gr. =Ammonia Carbonate.= Antispasmodic, stimulant, and expectorant. _Uses._—Stimulant to heart. Stimulating expectorant in pneumonia and bronchitis. _Dose._—5–20 grains in mucilage or syrup. =Anæsthone.= A mixture of adrenalin chloride (0.1%) and chlorotone (5%) in an ointment base of wool fat and petrolatum. Astringent, antiseptic, anesthetic and germicide. Useful application to swollen mucous membranes or in coryza. =Argyrol= (_Silver Vitellin_). Antiseptic and germicide. _Uses._—Like Silver Nitrate, but less irritating to the tissues. 3–5% solution in water is an injection for gonorrhœa. 15% solution dropped in the eyes of the newborn may prevent ophthalmia. 25% solution may be used twice a day as a remedy for existing ophthalmia, but the strength should be reduced after three or four days. 10–15% solution is used as an injection in cystitis. An ounce or more of the solution may be left in the bladder until the next evacuation. =Asafœtida.= A fetid gum resin. Carminative, antispasmodic, mild stimulant, and expectorant. _Uses._—Gas pains of adults and infants. Hysteria and indigestion. _Dose._—5–10 gr. t.i.d. For infantile colic, an emulsion called the mistura of asafœtida may be used in 2–4 dram doses. For adults 1–2 tablespoonfuls. =Belladonna.= Nervine, mydriatic, sedative, narcotic, antispasmodic and anodyne. Makes the throat dry and dilates the pupils. _Uses._—Night sweats, nervous cough, pain, incontinence of urine and to restrain glandular activity. _Dose._—Fl. ext. 1–3 ♏︎; dry ext. ½–1 gr. Tincture 8–20 ♏︎. Solid ext. ½¼ gr. All for adults. For infants, proportionately less. _See Rule for Dosage._ =Benzoin.= Antiseptic and externally a styptic and protective for sores. _Uses._—Sore nipples and urticaria. Lard is also benzoinated for use in removing vernix caseosa. Compound Tr. of benzoin contains, benzoin, purified aloes, storax, balsam of Peru, and alcohol. =Benzoinal.= Albolene mixed with benzoin. =Bismuth Subnitrate.= A white heavy powder. Antiseptic and astringent. _Uses._—Subacute gastritis, pyrosis, diarrhœa and vomiting of pregnancy. Particularly desirable in infancy because it is free from arsenic, lead and silver. _Dose._—5–60 gr. in the adult. =Boric Acid= (_Boracic Acid_). A white crystalline powder. Antiseptic.