Electuaries are compound medicines in the state of a soft paste. When the paste is hard enough to be formed into balls, the compound resembles ball masses or balls, under which we have placed them. French Pharmaciens often use the term opiates as nearly synonymous with electuaries; but we only apply the name (opiates) to compounds containing opium.

Opiate Confection. (Veterinary.) Opium 1 1/2 oz., macerate in a little hot water till soft, and rub it to a paste; then add ginger 3 oz., caraway 6 oz., treacle 1 1/2 ; dose, 1 1/2 to 2 oz. - White.