Dovers Powder

Dover's Powder, the pulvis ipecacuanhas compositus of the Pharmacopoeia, contains ipecacuanha one part, opium one part, and sulphate of potash eight parts. Dose, 5 to 10 grains for, an adult. It is largely used to promote perspiration at the commencement of febrile attacks, also as a sedative expectorant and as a narcotic.