Ichthyol for articular rheumatism

Abstract

Süssmann (Münch. M Woch., 1925, No. 34), on the basis of many years of experience, warmly recommends the use in chronic, especially recurrent forms of articular rheumatism 1% aqueous solution of ichthyol, 10-40 drops., 3 times a day, in cold black coffee ... S. attributes the therapeutic effect of this agent to the sulfur contained in the latter.