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 phosphorus, 8 fluidounces.
Elixir of phosphate of quinine, 8 fluidounces.
Strychnine, 1 1/4 grains.
Acetic acid, a sufficient quantity.
Triturate the strychnine with acetic acid in sufficient amount to effect its solution, and then add the elixirs.
Each fluidrachm (teaspoonful) of the finished elixir contains one-half grain of quinine, one-hundredth of a grain of strychnine, and the two-hundredth part of a grain of phosphorus. This formula in substance was presented at the meeting of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association, 1881.
 
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