The Vancouver Medical Association Bulletin: April, 1926
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is part of: History of Nursing in Pacific Canada
creator: Vancouver Medical Association
date: 1926-04
issued: 2015-03-26
issued: 1926-04
description: 'Osler lecture ; Narcotic drug act ; The Kahn test.' -- Title page
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note: •~*-i*S>«5 wiaJ^lp^sr! a®$-»~ ' A few distinctive features of Petrolagar (Deshell) PETROLAGAR (Deshell) is a corrective, not a cathartic. It forms no habit, permitting decreasing instead of increasing dosage and may be discontinued when regularity is established. Its oil content is the greatest—65% mineral oil of the highest quality. This means maximum lubricating power and is of paramount importance. The oil being emulsified, leakage is practically eliminated. Agar is the sole emulsifying agent used—no fermentative gums or soaps. Petrolagar (Deshell) is particularly palatable, more like ice cream thus making the physician's task easier; both children and adults find it pleasant to take. Three years of satisfactory results in clinical usage solely under physicians' prescriptions, prove conclusively the therapeutic value of Petrolagar (Deshell). PETROLAGAR (DESHELL) IS ADVERTISED ONLY TO PHYSICIANS Petrolagar (Ptaii) No 1 Blue Label The palatable emulsion of pure mineral oil and agaragar is indicated in the ordinary cases of constipation and as a follow up in severe cases when -Petrolagar Phe- nolphthalein has been previously used. Petrolagar (Phenolphthalcin) No. 2 Red Label Phenolphthalein % gr. to the tablcspoonful, is indicated in severely constipated individuals who have used drastic purgatives. We recommend reducing to Plain after one or two bottles. Petrolagar {Alkaline) No. 3 Green Label Contains magnesia calcined and is indicated in hyperacidity and acidosis, and is extremely useful in gastric ulcer where constipation is present. Useful in Pyorrhea and acid-mouth. Petrolagar (Unsweetened) No. 4 Brown Label Indicated for those who do not like sweets and may be prescribed safely for Diabetic patients. It is bland like the other numbers- and while unsweetened, is unusually palatable. The principle of lubrication and bulk calls for the usage of Petrolagar Plain in all cases unless special considerations indicate one of the other forms. Deshell Laboratories of Ca…
has type: Periodicals
identifier: W1 .VA625
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language: English
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : McBeath Spedding Limited
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