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

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Dover's powder

Some of the older school of physicians still pin their faith to a dose of Dover’s powder.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

"What's in a Dover's powder?" demanded the patient, who had never been ill in his life.

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

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

You will give her that Dover's powder to-night, and you will see that she has absolute quiet and rest.

From Muslin by Moore, George (George Augustus)

Dover's powder, solution of the acetate of ammonia, and other mild diaphoretics are to be selected.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various