Other names and synonyms
Merc-n.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Nitrate of Mercury. Mercuric nitrate. Hg(NO3)2. Trituration.
Nosology
Condylomata. Eyes, affections of. Gonorrhoea. Malaria. Mucous patches. Syphilis of nerves. Vegetations.
Typical features
In the form of Liquor Hydrargyri Nitratis acidus and Unguentum Hydrargyri Nitratis of the old school this salt of mercury has achieved a reputation as a stimulating application to indolent ulcers, to the eyelids in ophthalmia, and in a variety of skin diseases such as herpes, ringworm, impetigo, lepra, psoriasis, rupia. The homoeopathic authority for it is Hansen, who considers that sticking pains are its special indication, and also sticking itching. Eye affections with burning, sticking pains, photophobia, and epiphora. Mucous patches with sticking pains. Gonorrhoea with frequent burning, sticking itch on corona glandis and in sulcus coronarius. Vegetations. Hansen says Donner commends it in syphilis of the nerves and of the bones. The Schema is compiled from poisoning cases. Among the symptoms are cachexia; tremors; frequent fainting; pains so intolerable he calls for a knife to kill himself. сoldness predominates, but there is the nitric acid flush of the face.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Merc. dulc. in stinging and itching behind corona glandis.
Mental
Delirious. Extreme anxiety. Rolled on the ground with excessive pain, and called for a knife to kill himself. Memory poor. Stupor approaching narcotism.
Head, face, and ears
Dizziness. Headache.
Eyes sunk. Pupils somewhat dilated but react.
Ringing in ears.
Face: flushed; pale and livid; pale, expressive of frightful anxiety. Features contracted. Lips bluish red.
Eyes sunk. Pupils somewhat dilated but react.
Ringing in ears.
Face: flushed; pale and livid; pale, expressive of frightful anxiety. Features contracted. Lips bluish red.
Mouth and throat
Blue line round margin of gums (esp. round incisors and canines). Gums swollen and bleeding. Tongue: furred; cannot be protruded. Tongue and lips burned, parched, painful. Mucous membrane of mouth inflamed and swollen, painful. Salivation. - сoppery taste.
Throat: dry; sore, red, painful.
Throat: dry; sore, red, painful.
Gastrointestinal tract
Much eructation and frothy discharge from mouth with occasional vomiting. Vomit: glairy tenesmus; bilious; bloody. Extreme epigastric pain.
Considerable pain on pressure over region of stomach and abdomen generally. Pain in hypogastrium.
Tenesmus. Severe diarrhoea with colic. - вloody stools followed by collapse and death. - сonstipation.
Considerable pain on pressure over region of stomach and abdomen generally. Pain in hypogastrium.
Tenesmus. Severe diarrhoea with colic. - вloody stools followed by collapse and death. - сonstipation.
Urogenital system
Severe pain in voiding urine. Urine: high-coloured. Suppression of urine. Uraemia (urea was found in blood drawn from the arm during suppression of urine).
Marked diminution of sexual power.
Severe pelvic pains and incessant passing of blood from bowels followed, as an aggravation, the local application of Merc. dulc. to womb.
Marked diminution of sexual power.
Severe pelvic pains and incessant passing of blood from bowels followed, as an aggravation, the local application of Merc. dulc. to womb.
Chest organs
Voice feeble; almost extinct.
18, 19. сhest and Heart. - сontinuous spasmodic movements of chest. Obscure heart sounds. Pulse small, thin.
18, 19. сhest and Heart. - сontinuous spasmodic movements of chest. Obscure heart sounds. Pulse small, thin.
Limbs and spine
Tremors severe, difficult prehension and walking. Spasms, twitchings, incoordination. - сramps in lower extremities.
Skin
Where the liquid touched a brown eschar is left.
Sleep
No sleep for several nights.
Fever
Skin: cold; cold, clammy; cyanosed extremities. Violent chill. Hot skin; fever. Profuse perspiration.