Definitionn. a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
Last update: June 12, 2015
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A dose of a little more than a drachm (a teaspoonful) will produce a condition of inebriation lasting for one-half to one hour, but the dose must soon be greatly increased. [Please select]
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_--[Rx] Cowhage, half a drachm; tin filings, very fine, four drachms. [Please select]
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When cold, take of the Decoction of Bark four ounces, Sugar of Lead, half a drachm. [Please select]
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_--Sulphate of Copper half a drachm, water one ounce. [Please select]
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[Rx] Magnesia, one drachm; powdered Alum, two scruples; Powdered Calumba,[1] one drachm; P. [Please select]
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FOOTNOTES: [1] Catechu, one drachm, will be better than the Calumba. [Please select]
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Extract of gentian Ten grains to half a drachm. [Please select]
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