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Chlorodyne Mixture
Shake together 2½ fluid drachms each chlorodyne and rectified spirit; add 1 fluid ounce syrup, and shake again well; then add a little at a time, with brisk agitation, 4 fluid ounces distilled water and 3 fluid drachms mucilage. Dose, 1 to 2 table-spoonfuls in diarrhea, cholera, &c.
Shake well before using.