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To Prevent Hoarseness
A Prevent Hoarseness. A glove); ounce each sweet spirits of nitre and syrup of poppies; 2 drachms solution of celebrated singer states that the greatest sulphate of morphia. A table-spoonful of benefit is derivable from taking, during 5 or 6 this mixture is to be taken 4 times a day. days, twice a day, 5 or 6 drops of nitric acid in a glass of sugared water. If from use the acid loses its efficacy, the dose may be increased to 10 or 12 drops.