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It was basically a tincture of opium (opium dissolved in ethanol). There were standard concentrations of laudanum, but since the opium used could have various concentrations of morphine & codeine, one batch of laudanum could be weaker or stronger than a previous batch.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoLaudanum was a ~convenient way to provide a multi-use medicine. Its a tincture of opium and ethanol.
In this form, the tincture is unlikely to spoil (has a long shelf-life), and it can be measured accurately for dosing.
Laudanum was mostly used to treat the following ailments: Moderate pain, coughing, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea. There were other medical problems where Laudanum was used to ease the patient's discomfort, but the medicine did nothing to make the patient better.
Although off-label use for the treatment of Alcoholism, morphinism, etc..., under the direct supervision of a doctor, a patient could be weaned off of those other drugs with a tapering dose of Laudanum.
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What is the generic name for laudanum?
what is gerenic name for laudanum
Who introduced laudanum?
Paracelsus introduced Laudanum to deaden pain.
Who was it that pioneered the use of laudanum and quinine?
paracelsus introduced laudanum
What does laudanum mean?
Laudanum is a concoction of Opium mixed in Alcohol. the healthy dose of Laudanum is 3ml if above 3ml it can cause death.
What are the ratings and certificates for Laudanum - 1994?
Laudanum - 1994 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT
What actors and actresses appeared in Laudanum - 1994?
The cast of Laudanum - 1994 includes: Peter Gorissen
What is the active ingredient in laudanum?
There are many chemicals in laudanum, morphine, ethanol and codeine would be the prominent players.
Write a sentence using laudanum?
Laudanum is an alcoholic solution (tincture) of the drug opium. Used formerly as a narcotic and painkiller, laudanum was available in the 19th century from pharmacists on demand in most of Europe and the USA.
Is laudanum smuggled into the US illegially?
It is possible, more likely instead of making laudanum from opium, criminal would make heroin. Kilogram for kilogram, heroin has more profit margin than laudanum. I'm sure that people entering the US from countries where laudanum is available ACCIDENTLY bring it into the US illegally.
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Laudanum.
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