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Laudanum is a tincture of opium that contains approximately 10% opium in the powdered form. The drug is traditionally prescribed and used for diarrhea, reducing pain, or easing withdrawal symptoms for infants born to heroin addict mothers.
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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.
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 is a laudanum?
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.
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.
What is laudanum used for?
"Laudanum" is the 19th century name for what is called today "Tincture of Opium", a solution of 10% opium, used primarily as a heavy-duty cough suppressant. Thought rarely prescribed any more, it is still made and occasionally prescribed by doctors.
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.
What is opium syrup called?
laudanum
