Mercurius Sulphocyanatus
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 476
Sulpbocjranide of Mercury. (Pharaoh's Serpents.) Hg(SCN>,.
Clinical
Diphtheria. (Esophagus, stricture of.
Characteristics
The well-known scientific toy called I%araoh's serpents " is composed of the sulphocyanide of mercury. A boy ate one ' serpent," and a man took one in water. The symptoms were (rf>served on these two. X. Mind.Excessive anxiety.
Head
Vertigo on attempting to rise. t* Face. — Pallor, great weakness, cold skin, and frequent shivering.
Mouth p. 477
Constant salivation— Disgusting metallic taste.
Throat p. 477
Extreme redness of throat, witii white membrane on tonsils. — Most violent burning in fauces. — Heat and constriction in oesophagus, with difficulty in swallowing and burning in epigastric region and u. Stomach.— Vomiting. — Epigastrium painful to pressure.
Stool and Anus p. 477
Bloody stools.
Respiratory Organs p. 477
Voice rot and hoarse.— Tenacious expectoration.
Heart p. 477
Pulse intermitting every three beats. 98. Upper Lunt>8. — Pain in shoulder-joint
Generalities p. 477
General prostration for some days.