Confection of Steel

Prep. 1. Confec′tio fer′ri sesquiox′idi , L.— a. From confection of orange and sesquioxide of iron (Ph. L.), of each 2 oz.; white sugar, 3 oz.; syrup, 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; mix.— Dose , 1 dr. to 3 dr. b. (St. B. Hosp.) Sesquioxide of iron, 1 oz.; treacle, q. s.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 dr. to 1 dr. Both are given in the usual cases wherein iron is indicated; especially in anæmia, chlorosis, and amenorrhœa. 2. ( Confec′tio Fer′ri Tartariza′ti. —St B. Hosp.) Cream of tartar, 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; tartrate of iron, 2 dr.; ginger, 1 dr.; treacle, 2 1 ⁄ 2 oz., or q. s.— Dose , 1 dr. to 2 dr., 2 or 3 times daily.