Take of—Wine of Ipecacuanha, three drachms; Simple Syrup, three drachms; Water, six drachms: Make a Mixture. A teaspoonful to be taken every two or three hours. But remember, the emetic which is given at _first_ is _pure ipecacuanha wine, without a drop of either water or of syrup_. A large sponge dipped out of very hot water, and applied to the throat, and frequently renewed, oftentimes affords great relief in croup, and ought during the time the emetic is being administered in all cases to be adopted. If it be a _severe_ case of croup, and does not in the course of two hours yield to the free exhibition of the ipecacuanha emetic, apply a narrow strip of _Smith’s tela vesicatoria_ to the throat, prepared in the same way as for a case of inflammation of the lungs (see the Conversation on the _treatment_ of inflammation of the lungs). With this only difference, let it be a narrower strip, only one-half the width there recommended, and apply it to the throat instead of to the chest. If a child has a very short, fat neck, there may not be room for the _tela_, then you ought to apply it to the _upper_ part of the chest—just under the collar-bones. Let it be understood that the _tela vesicatoria_ is not a severe remedy, that the _tela_ produces very little pain—not nearly so much as the application of leeches; although, in its action, it is much more beneficial, and is not nearly so weakening to the system. Keep the child from all stimulants; let him live on a low diet, such as milk and water, toast and water, arrow-root, etc.; and let the room be, if practicable, at a temperate heat—60° Fahrenheit, and be well ventilated. So you see that the _treatment_ of croup is very simple, and that the plan might be carried out by an intelligent mother. Notwithstanding which, it is your duty, where practicable, to send at the very _onset_ of the disease for a medical man. Let me again reiterate that if your child is to be saved the _ipecacuanha wine must be genuine and good_. This can only be effected by having the medicine from a highly respectable chemist. Again, if ever your child has had croup, let me again urge you _always_ to have in the house a 4 oz. bottle of ipecacuanha wine, that you may resort to at a moment’s notice in case there be the slightest return of the disease. Ipecacuanha wine, unfortunately, is not a medicine that keeps well; therefore, every three or four months a fresh bottle ought to be procured either from a medical man or from a chemist. As long as the ipecacuanha wine remains _clear_, it is good; but as soon as it becomes _turbid_ it is bad, and ought to be replaced by a fresh supply.