tincture of opium

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tincture of opium - narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient

laudanum

opiate - a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative

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Although laudanum today is no longer available under the name "tincture of opium," it is still sometimes used to treat diarrhea.

Opium and laudanum history's wonder drugs

The first order, tincture of opium, otherwise known as laudanum, was a common analgesic.

The development of oral opioid analgesia

After treatment comprised the use of milk enemas every three hours and occasional doses of five minims of tincture of opium. Oral feeding was commenced after two days.