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Lotion of Nitric Acid
Mix together 2 drachms dilute nitric acid and 1 pint water. This lotion is stimulating and cleansing. It is very useful when applied to foul and fœtid ulcers; it is likewise of considerable and other scaly skin diseases. value in ulceration of the bone and threatened 4829. Lotion of Nitrate of Silver. inflammation. It was the favorite lotion of Dissolve crystallized nitrate of silver, 1 to 2 Sir Astley Cooper in cases of unhealthy ul- drachms avoirdupois; concentrated nitric acid, cerations requiring the application of a stimulant. 20 drops; in distilled water, 1 ounce. Used as a liquid caustic to destroy corns and warts.