Cod-liver Oil and Hypophosphites, Emulsion of

(Canadian ‘Pharmaceutical Journal’). Powder of gum tragacanth, 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; glycerin, 3 oz.; water, 9 oz. Rub the tragacanth with the glycerin, and add the water gradually. To this mucilage add the following solution:—Hypophosphite of lime, 4 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; hypophosphite of soda, 2 1 ⁄ 4 dr.; hypophosphite of potash, 2 1 ⁄ 4 dr.; sugar, 3 ⁄ 4 lb.; boiling water, 12 oz. Make the admixture gradually with brisk trituration. To this medicated mucilage add the following:—Otto of almonds, bitter, 10 drops; otto of cinnamon, 5 drops; otto of canella, 5 drops; alcohol, 6 oz. The whole will now form a semi-transparent mucilaginous liquid of about 37 fl. oz. in bulk. To this add gradually an equal measure of cod-liver oil, and mix thoroughly. In practice it is advisable to work on small quantities, say half a pint of each in a No. 8 mortar. If care is taken the product will be very satisfactory.