Fluid extract of senna, 2 fluidounces

Simple elixir, 14 fluidounces

Alcohol, 1/2 fluidounce.

Carbonate of magnesium, a sufficient quantity.

Triturate the fluid extract of senna in a capacious mortar with carbonate of magnesium in amount sufficient to form a creamy mixture, then gradually add the simple elixir, stirring well, and filter. Lastly, mix the filtrate with the alcohol.

Each fluidrachm of the finished elixir contains the medicinal principles of seven and one-half minims of fluid extract of senna.