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Monsel's Styptic Solution
This consists of a solution of subsulphate of drachm permanganate of potassa in 1 pint iron, and is applicable for the same purpose water. This is an excellent lotion for burns, as Laurence's hemorrhage solution. (See No. ulcers, and suppurating surfaces, relieving the 5429.) The preparation of the. solution of pain and removing the fetid odor. 5441. Dewees' Tincture of Guaiacum. subsulphate of iron is thus given in the U.S.
Ph. Mix 510 grains sulphuric acid and 780 Digest for a few days 4 ounces powdered grains nitric acid with pint distilled water; gum-guaiac, 1½ drachms carbonate of soda heat to the boiling point, and add, 1 part (or of potassa), and 1 ounce powdered allspice, at a time, 12 troy ounces sulphate of iron, in in 1 pint dilute alcohol. Add 1 or 2 drachms coarse powder, stirring after each addition volatile spirit of ammonia to every 4 ounces ۱۰ 7 1 PATENT AND PROPRIETARY MEDICINES. of the tincture. To be administered in doses of 1 tea-spoonful in a little sweetened milk, Lotions. These consist of three ingredients, 5451. Granville's Counter-Irritant or in sherry wine, morning, noon and night, viz.: strong water of ammonia (specific gravmore than 3 times the strength of cellent and well-tried remedy.