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Lugol's Iodine Solution
This and the color assumes a deep ruby tint. consists of 1 part iodine dissolved in 2 parts When nearly cold, add sufficient distilled iodide of potassium and 20 parts water. The water to make up to 12 fluid ounces. solution of this strength is the one generally understood as Lugol's solution. 5422. Iodine Solution for External Use. Lugol devised two other solutions of different degrees of strength from the one given in No. 5421. As follows:
Rubefacient solution, containing 1 part iodine to 2 parts iodide of potassium and 12 parts water. 5432. Patterson's Emulsion of Pumpkin-Seeds. This is a good preparation for expelling tape-worms. Take 2 ounces pumpkin seeds, peel and pound to a paste with 1 ounce sugar; then add by degrees 8 fluid ounces water. The whole to be taken in 2 or 3 draughts, at short intervals, fasting. Dr.
H. S. Patterson has prescribed this repeatedly with success. 5433. Teft's Dental Anæsthetic. Mix Caustic solution, consisting of 1 part iodine, 1 part iodide of potassium, and 2 parts water. 1 fluid ounce each tincture of aconite root,