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Wiegand's Syrup of Phos- Hypophosphites
Take of hypophosphite phate of Lime. Dissolve 1 ounce precipita- of lime, 14 ounces; hypophosphite of soda, ted phosphate of lime in 1 fluid ounce water ounce; hypophosphite of potassa, ounce; by means of 4 fluid drachms muriatic acid; cane sugar, 1 pound, troy; hot water, 20 filter, and add 6½ fluid ounces water; then fluid ounces; orange water, 1 fluid ounce. add 12 fluid ounces sugar, and strain. Dose, Make a solution of the mixed salts in the hot a tea-spoonful. This preparation is not so acid as Durand's, which is thought to be an advantage in some cases.