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Quinine and Rhubarb Compound (Livingstone Rouser)
"Cathartic, tonic and anti-malarial. One to three may be taken with a little water, when an attack of malarial fever threatens, and repeated in two hours if necessary. Especially adapted for use as a purgative in the Tropics" (BWC 1925:136). The treatment, the Livingstone Rouser, was formulated by Dr Livingstone who, after an attack of malaria in 1853, patented this mixture of quinine and purgatives (calomel, rhubarb and jalop) mixed with opium. -
Calomel
"Alternative purgative. Use with caution. One to five of the smaller dose may be taken withh a draught of water as a cathartic and liver stimulant, or one, twice daily, as an alternative. The 5-grain dose is given in cases of jaundice accompanied by fever" (BWC 1925:122). -
Laxative Vegetable
"An excellent laxative or purgative, according to the dose taken. One, twice or thrice daily, in habitual constipation, or one to three at bed-time as an occasional purge" (BWC 1925:131).
