In article >,
OmManiPadmeOmelet > wrote:

> In article 9>,
> Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Yes, it seems to be, but that may be due partly because paregoric is only
> > availble by prescription today, while Immodium is OTC. One used to be able
> > to simply sign for paregoric at a pharmacy. Paregoric soothed an upset
> > stomach much more quickly than Immodium. It also worked wonders when
> > swabbed on an aching tooth. Ya can't do that with Immodium. :-)

> I understand that it was used a lot for teething and colicy babies...
> and was one of the most effective medications available.

Here's a solution to the teething problem. Take a small glass and pour
in two fingers of bourbon. Dip your finger in the glass and apply to
the baby's sore gums. Drink the rest of the bourbon.


:-)

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Dan Abel

Petaluma, California, USA