This section is from the book "The Art Of Dispensing", by Peter MacEwan. See also: Calculation of Drug Dosages.
The following are examples of another form of application:
mandl's paint. | ||
Iodi .... | gr. vj. | |
Potass, iodid. . | Эj. | |
01. menth. pip. | mvj. | |
Glycerin. |
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'Stainless 'Iodine. | |
Iodi | Эij.- |
Acid, oleic. | . 3iij. |
Liq. ammon. (880) . | . mxv. |
Alcohol (90 p. c.) . | mxl. |
Paraffin, liq. . | ad |
In making the paint resist any temptation to add the oil before the iodine and iodide are dissolved in the glycerin. To compound the second prescription triturate the iodine with the oleic acid until dissolved, then add the paraffin, and lastly the alcohol and ammonia, previously mixed.
 
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