This section is from the book "Text-Book Of Materia Medica For Nurses", by Lavinia L. Dock. Also available from Amazon: Text-book of materia medica for nurses.
A crystallized sugar obtained by evaporation from the whey of milk, and specially suitable for use in preparing baby foods. I Gm. dissolves in 2.6 mils of boiling water. It readily absorbs odors.
 
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