This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
(Warren's Styptic). - A mixture of Sulphuric Acid, Oil of Turpentine, and Alcohol. Flava (Yellow Wash, Aqua Phagedaenica Flava, Ph. Ger.). - Corrosive Mercuric Chloride, 24 grains (1.5), in Lime Water, 16 fluidounces (473 Cc). Nigra (Black Wash; Aqua Phagedaenica Nigra, Ph. Ger.). - Mild Mercurous Chloride, 64 grains (4.), in Lime Water, 16 fluidounces (473 Cc). Plumbi et Opii (Lead-and-Opium Wash). - Lead Acetate, 120 grains (8.); Tincture of Opium, 1/2 fluidounce (15 Cc); in Water, 16 fluidounces (473 Cc). To be shaken when dispensed. The following are unofficial solutions and mixtures for external use:
Injectio, -ones. - Aqueous solutions for introduction by means of a syringe in the orifices of the body. Injectio Hypodermica. - Solution for hypodermic or subcutaneous injection. Enema, -atis; Clyster. - A warm solution of Soap or a mucilaginous mixture for injection in the rectum to produce evacuation, or for nutrition. Gargarisma, -atis; Gargle. - A wash or lotion for the throat. Collyrium, -i; "Eye-wash." - A weak solution for instillation in the eyes. Nebula, -ae; Spray. - A liquid intended for application by means of an atomizer. Vapor, -oris; Inhalation. - Volatile agents to be added to boiling water and inhaled, to affect the air-passages. Balneum, -ei; Bath. - Mixture to be added to water for bathing purposes.
 
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