Cerate, O′pium

Syn. Laud′anum cerate , An′odyne c. ; Cera′tum o′′pii , C. opia′tum , C. anody′num , L. Prep. 1. Tincture of opium and olive oil, of each 2 dr.; simple cerate, 1 oz.; digest with heat until all the spirit and water is evaporated, constantly stirring the mixture all the time. 2. (Gilbert.) Wine of opium, 1 dr.; simple cerate, 1 oz. 3. (Lagneau.) Opium (in fine powder), 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; yolk of 1 egg; mix, then triturate it with simple cerate, 1 oz. Uses. The above are applied to painful swellings, piles, and ulcers, and in chronic ophthalmia, .