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Goulard's Eye-water

Solution diacetate of lead, 10 drops; rose or elderflower water, 6 fluid ounces. Mix. Good in inflammatory stage of ophthalmia. 5805. Wash for Removing Particles of Iron or Zinc from the Eye. Muriatic acid, 20 drops; mucilage, 1 drachm; mix with

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