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This solu.ion may be mixed with water without any deposition ofiodine. The dose of it at the commencement is ten minims, whichmay be gradually increased.
For external application ioduretted iodide of potassium is used in theform of aqueous solution, or of ointment.
(a.) Caustic, rubefacient, and stimulant solutions, —These are employedby Lugol of the following strengths :—
Stimulating Washes.
Rubefacient
Solution.
Caustic
Solution.
No. 1.
2.
3.
Iodine.gr. ii.
gr. iii.
gr. iv.
5 iv -
3 i.
Hydriodate Potash gr. iv.
gr. vi.
gr. viii.
3 i.
3 i-
Distilled Water. . lb. i.
lb. i.
lb. i.
3 «.
3
Lugol uses the stimulating washes in scrofulous ulcers, ophthalmia,fistulous abscesses, &c. When the scrofulous surfaces require strongerexcitement than usual, he employs the rubefacient solution. In tuber-cular tumors which have obstinately resisted all other means of treatment,the rubefacient solution may be applied in admixture with linseed meal(forming the ioduretted cataplasm of Lugol). To prepare the mixture,the poultice is first made in the ordinary manner; and when moderatelybool, a sufficient quantity of the rubefacient liquid poured on it with awooden measure. The caustic solution is used for touching the eyelidsand nasal fossa;, to repress excessive granulations, &c.
(6.) Ioduretted baths. —These are employed by Lugol in the treatmentof scrofula. They are to be made in wooden vessels.
IODURETTED BATHS FOR CHILDREN*
Age.
Water.
Iodine.
Iodide of Potassium.
(Quarts.)
(Troy Grains.
(Troy Grains.)
4 to 7
36
30 to 36
60 to 72
7 . . 11
75
48 . . 60 . . 72
96 . . 120 . . 144
11 . . 14
125
72 . . 96
144 . . 192
IODURETTED BATHS FOR ADULTS.
Degree.
Water.
Iodine.
Iodide of Potassium.
(Quarts.)
(Drachms Troy.)
(Drachms Troy.)
No. 1.
200
2 to 2j
4 to 5
No. 2.
240
2 . . 2J . . 3
4 . . 5 . . 6
No. 3.
300
3 . . 3J
6 . . 7
(c.) Ioduretted ointment. —The unguentum iodinii compositum, Ph . L.,is made by rubbing half a drachm of iodine with a drachm of iodide ofpotassium and a fluidrachm of rectified spirit: then mix with two ouncesof lard.
Antidotes. —No chemical antidote is known. In a case of poisoning,therefore, the first object will be to evacuate the contents of the stomach,exhibit demulcent and emollient drinks, combat the inflammation by theusual antiphlogistic measures, and appease the pain by opiates.