If the dose is a spoonful or 60 drops for an adult, the other doses would
be correct for the ages given below:
21 and over 60 drops
15 years about 33 drops A few more or less if robust or weakly
12 " " 30 drops "
10 " " 27 drops "
8 " " 24 drops "
6 " " 20 drops "
5 " " 17 drops "
4 " " 15 drops "
3 " " 12 drops "
2 " " 8 drops "
1 " " 4 drops "
Exceptions to this rule are calomel and castor oil, when half an adult
dose can be given between 12 and 18.
Opium is dangerous to children and old people and should be administered
by a physician or trained nurse.
"Lest We Forget."
COMMON TABLES OF MEASURES.
APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT.