The chemist and druggist, 15. September 1859

CAPSULES WITH VARIOUS MEDICAMENTS. Copaiba and Citrate of Iron. These arc a sovereign remedy for Fluor Albus, and inveterate gleets. They are adapted lor weak lymphatic constitutions, and especially for females whose peculiar affections require more particularly the use of ferruginous tonics. Copaiba and Cnbebs. It sometimes happens, without any perceptible cause, that a gleet is not completely stopped by the use of Copaiba alove, and that patients continue to suffer from a slight but persistiug discharge. In such cases a definitive result may be secured by the use of these Capsules. Copaiba and Rhatany. By its tonic and astringent qualities, the extract of Rhatany, combined with Copaiba, moderates its stimulating action on the intestines, and renders it less purgative. It contributes powerfully to the cure of chronic affections, by fortifying the mucous membrane of the urethra, the relaxation and atony of which is often the cause of persistent gleets. Copaiba and Catechu. These produce the same effects, and are employed in the same cases as the preceding. Copaiba and Tannic Acid. Tannin has the effect of preventing the diarrhoea attendant on the use of Copaiba by persons whose intestines arc liable to irritation. It is likewise an effective remedy for gleets of long standing. Copaiba, Cnbebs, and Carbonate of Iron. The Carbonate of Iron in conjunction with Copaiba and Cubebs, by increasing their curative powers, renders the use of these Capsules extremely efficacious, in the cure of Fluor Albas, especially when the persistence of that affection is accompanied by delicate health. Copaiba, Cubebs, and Rhatany. The combination of the peculiar properties that belong to each of these substances, is Frequently of a great benefit in completing a cure. Copaiba and Magnesia. It' Magnesia, when combined with Copaiba, perceptibly diminishes its action, it has, on the Other hand, the, advantage of rendering its employ more favourable in certain cases of irrita- bility of the digestive organs. In fact, the Copaiba is so combined as to separate but very Jnir'hf out of the envelope, and not to produce any excitement in the stomach or intestines. Cubebs, Pure, or with Alum. These are adapted for persons who with difficulty support Copaiba. They are employed with success for chronic urethritis, and simple gleet or blennorrhoea. Dr. Culleiuer advises, as an excellent means, to use the^e alternately"with the Copaiba Capsules.