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696. Sulphuric Ether

Sulphuric Ether is used _externally_ both as a stimulant and a refrigerant. In the former case its evaporation is prevented by covering a rag moistened with it with oiled silk, in order to relieve headache; and in the latter case it is allowed to evaporate, and thus produce coldness: hence it is applied over scalded surfaces by means of rags dipped in it. _As a local application_, it has been found to afford almost instant relief in earache, when combined with almond oil, and dropped into the ear. It is used _internally_ as a stimulant and narcotic in low fevers and cases of great exhaustion. _Dose_, from fifteen minims to half a drachm, repeated at short intervals, as its effects soon pass off. Give in a little camphor julep, or water.