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Ogden's Chlorodyne
The folpound extract of colocynth, 20 grains; ex- ing the pharmaceutical properties of chlorotract of colchicum, 60 grains; extract of dyne, according opium, 1 grain; mix, and divide into 18 pills. tract of colchicum, 60 grains; extract of dyne, according to Dr. Ogden: To 8 grains opium, 1 grain ; mix, and divide into 18 pills. muriate of morphia and fluid drachm water, Dose, one or more, according to their purga- add 20 drops perchloric acid of 25° Baumé, tive effect. and heat until a clear solution is obtained;