This section is from the "Elixirs And Flavoring Extracts. Their History, Formulae, & Methods of Preparation" book, by John Uri Lloyd. Also available from Amazon: Elixirs and flavoring extracts,: Their history, formulae, and methods of preparation;
Iodide of iron, 16 grains.
Iodide of quinine, 16 grains.
Simple elixir, 16 fluidounces.
Triturate the iodides in a mortar with the simple elixir adding a little hydriodic acid if necessary, and, when they are dissolved, filter if desirable.
Each fluidrachm (teaspoonful) of the finished elixir contains one-eighth grain each of iodide of iron and of iodide of quinine. This formula was announced in the Druggists' Circular, 1867.
 
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