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;
Elixir of malt, 8 fluidounces
Elixir of phosphate of iron, 8 fluidounces
Mix them together and filter if necessary.
Each fluidrachm (teaspoonful) contains fifteen minims of fluid extract of malt and one half grain of phosphate of iron.
New Remedies for August, 1883, contains a formula for this preparation which is essentially the same as that we give. We modify it somewhat, in order that it shall conform to the other preparations of our work of a like nature.
The National Formulary makes this preparation of extract of malt and phosphate of iron, the proportions being one grain of phosphate of iron and fifteen minims of extract of malt to each fluidrachm.
 
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