Anedemin, an ideal medicament for the prompt relief of serous exudates, holds in happy combination those remedies, (squill, apocynum, strophanthus) which modern pharmacologists and physiologic therapeutists have proved to be highly efficacious, the collaborative effects being not only to rapidly eliminate the serous fluids, but control the transudations. Anedemin furnishes to the busy practitioner a true cardio-tonic, prompt and positive hydragogue, and efficient diuretic, wider in therapy, general action and results than any of the components singly. The latest reports from pharmacologists have thoroughly established that squill is vastly superior to digitalis and sparteine, and a more potent heart stimulant. The components of anedemin are so scientifically disposed that the resultant compound is not a gastrointestinal; is irritant, non-toxic, and free from untoward effects; neither is it a renal irritant. It will restore and maintain a perfect balance between the arterial and venous systems; is a vaso-motor dilator; increases the nutrition of the heart muscle; increases the arterial output; can be administered with perfect safety where aneurisms exist, and does not unduly raise arterial tension. As a leading clinician has stated: "Anedemin is a distinct advance in modern therapeutics along rational lines; a safe, sane and thoroughly dependable medicament.' Guaranteed under Pure Drug Law, No. 1234. "Lubrizone" is a sterilized, neutral, antiseptic lubricant. It is non-irritating to SCREW THIS THE CAP LUBRIZONE NEUTRAL ANTIGESTEL THE MOBY GENDSTING SEALING SOOTHING-GE MFECTION AGAINST IN UNDER GANDAGES-SELU MORGANTS WITH "LUBRIZONE REMENTS OF CARRAGEER the most sensitive mucous membranes, is healing, soothing and germicidal. It is thus a definite protection against infection. It does not stain clothing or bandages and is soluble in either hot or cold water. It is superior to all lubricants which have either an animal or mineral base. Composed of the essential elements of carrageen in combination with eucalyptus and formaldehyde, it also contains an oxygen liberator, the oxygen being held in suspension until coming in contact with the secretions-the oxygen is then liberated and becomes therapeutically effective. This is a distinct improvement upon any surgical lubricant thus far presented. With the tube you will find a nozzle which not only lessens the waste of material, but also enables you to apply the lubricant at the exact point needed-the urethra for instance, when inserting a sound, catheter or bougie. Lubrizone is manufactured with that same care which is given to every product which emanates from the laboratory of the Parmele Pharmacal Co., New York. MAMELE PHARMACAL C NEW YORK, Bronchitis.-The treatment most frequently instituted by the patient himself is a hot bath, mustard plaster to the chest, a hot lemonade or punch and then to wrap himself in warm blankets. This is very good home treatment. The patient seeks the physician for relief from the aggravating cough. There are many remedies that may be considered in this connection. Hydrocyanic acid is useful in coughs of a spasmodic character, especially the cough of acute bronchitis with the neurotic condition of the mucous membrane. The syrup of wild cherry has been used from time immemorial as an aromatic bitter tonic in the catarrhal conditions of the bronchial mucous membrane. The cough especially has been amenable to its influence. The addition of water to the bark of wild cherry yields hydrocyanic acid which exhibits an action that diminishes nervous irritability and calms the excitability of the bronchial mucous membrane. The one fault of the hydrocyanic acid in the wild cherry is that it is not constant in amount. Balsam of fir, obtained from silver fir is an antiseptic, disinfectant and stimulant when applied locally. Internally it is a carminative and stomachic. As it is excreted principally by the mucous membranes the secretions of the membranes are stimulated and disinfected thereby. It exerts an expectorant action upon the bronchial mucosa. Tartar emetic is of value as an expectorant and diaphoretic. It stimulates the secretions, slows the pulse and allays the restlessness. It is wonderfully successful in children where there is the rattling breathing of much mucus with sibilant and sonorous rales and difficult respiration. We usually find that these drugs are sufficient in the average case, either alone or in combination. The active principles of fir balsam, Venice turpentine, chloric ether and a minute quantity of dilute hydrocyanic acid, tartar emetic and aromatica have been nicely combined in the product called fitchmul. The amount of hydrocyanic acid contained is constant. It is usually sufficient per se to allay the bronchial inflammation, but if necessary it makes an excellent vehicle for codeine, heroin, creosote or quinine. The therapeutics of the latter remedies are too well known to require elaboration, We have in fitchmul a remedy that is not of a narcotic but a tonic action, thereby eliminating any fear of suppression or depression. It stimulates the bronchial mucosa to its normal activities. (Extract from paper written by H. H. Fletchner, M. D., No. Henderson, Ill., published in Medical Mirror, March, 1905.) A Special Offer.—The Abbott Alkaloidal Co. is making a special offer in this issue that should not be overlooked. See advertising page 14. NEW SUBSCRIBERS TO THE MEDICAL HERALD. 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HE classical or text-book methods of operation upon the congenitally cleft palate, lay great stress upon the necessity of making lateral relaxation cuts, to wholly divide the tensor and levator palati muscles to insure union. Indeed, when this precaution was not taken, or when it lacked in thoroughness, failure almost surely resulted. Professor Brophy tells us, that the practice does much to vitiate the functional result. That the divided muscles do not regain fully their function, and that in consequence, the palatal curtain does not wholly close the naso-pharynx during phonation. Dr. Brophy sought to overcome this by using silver wire and lead plates in the form of mattress sutures to produce sufficient relaxation along the line of approximation to insure union. Brophy's results fully demonstrated his claims. The writer became so impressed wiith this principle, that it was tried at first opportun |
