Ferrum pernitricum
Iron(III) nitrate / ferric nitrate · Mineral
Ferrum Pernitricum is indicated in diarrhoea of debilitated patients, particularly lienteria, phthisical diarrhoea, and scrofulous conditions in children with glandular enlargement and ophthalmia. It is considered where features of both Ferrum and Nitric acid are present.
Key symptoms
- Diarrhoea and lienteria in feeble and nervous females
- Diarrhoea of phthisis with lienteria
- Scrofulous children with enlarged glands and obstinate ophthalmia
- Cough with florid complexion
Pernitrate of Iron. Fe2 6NO3. Dilutions of the Ferri Pernitratis Liquor of B. P.
Clinical
Diarrhœa. Eyes, affections of. Glands, affections of. Lienteria.
Characteristics
Fer. pernit. has been used by old-school practitioners with good effect in the diarrhœas of India; in lienteria the diarrhœa of phthisis; diarrhœa in feeble and nervous females also in scrofulous children with enlarged glands and obstinate ophthalmia. Though there are no provings of the remedy it is plain that these are specific effects. Cooper, who has given much attention to the Iron preparations, give as a characteristic, "Cough, with florid complexion." In cases presenting marked features of Ferrum and Nit. ac., Fe. Pernit. should render good service.
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