Dover's powder

American  

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a powder containing ipecac and opium, used as an anodyne, diaphoretic, and antispasmodic.

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Dover's powder British  

noun

1. a preparation of opium and ipecacuanha, formerly used to relieve pain, induce sweating, and check spasms

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Etymology

Origin of Dover's powder

1795–1805; named after T. Dover (1660–1742), English physician

Example Sentences

Decoction of seneka was directed, and small doses of Dover's powder at night. 17th.

From An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases by Withering, William

No. 20, Dover's powder 10 grains, at bedtime.

From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John

He immediately recommended an old-fashioned Dover's powder and ventured the opinion that "good sweat" would soon put his lordship on his feet, "better than ever."

From The Man from Brodney's by McCutcheon, George Barr

A Dover's powder, Deppy, or a few grains of quinine.

From The Man from Brodney's by McCutcheon, George Barr

Medicines.—Ten grains Dover's powder at night is good; unless there is much weakness.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson