CODEINUM
An Alkaloid from OpiumTrembling of whole body. Involuntary twitching of muscles of arms and
lower limbs. Itching, with feeling of warmth, numbness
and prickling. Diabetes.
Head.–
Pain from occiput to back of neck. Skin of face and
scalp sore after neuralgia.
Eyes.–
Involuntary twitching of lids (Agar).
Stomach.–
Spasmodic pain at pit of stomach. Eructations. Great
thirst, with desire for bitter substances.
Respiratory.–
Short and irritating cough; worse, at night.
Copious, purulent expectoration. Night cough of phthisis.
Relationship.–
Compare: Opium;
Agaricus; Hyoscy; Ammon brom.
Dose.–
One-quarter of a grain doses to third trituration.
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