Paregoric

Paregoric, or PAREGORIC ELIXIR (from the Gr. parégoricos, 'soothing'), the Compound Tincture of Camphor of the British Pharmacopoeia, consists of an alcoholic solution of opium, benzoic acid, camphor, and oil of anise, every fluid ounce containing 2 grains each of opium and benzoic acid, and $1\backslash frac\{1\}\{2\}$ grains of camphor. This preparation is much used both by the profession and the public. In doses of from 30 to 60 drops it is an excellent remedy for the chronic winter-cough of old people, the opium diminishing the bronchial secretion and the sensibility of the pulmonary mucous membrane, while the benzoic acid and oil of anise act as stimulating expectorants. It has also been found useful in chronic rheumatism, and, especially in the case of children, to relieve slight pains in the stomach and bowels.