Pharmacopoeia for use in military hospitals, 1940 / [War Office].

Date:
1940
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Pharmacopoeia for use in military hospitals, 1940 / [War Office]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PRESCRIPTIONS FOR USE IN DERMATOLOGICAL DEPARTMENTS Balneum Alkalinum, ALKALINE BatH— Sodium Carbonate ... i TL YOZ: S Potassium Carbonate ae abet OZ. 3 Water (hot) to ce ted ... galls. 30 Directions for Use.—For urticaria and pruri- ginous conditions. Gelat. Zinci, UNNA’s PAasTE— (1) Zinc Oxide Sear? ok Teal 4 1 (2) Glycerin migind eH 24 (3) Gelatin ... coe rah a oO Zen 1 (4) Water... ios ae Hee 23 Directions for Making.—Soak the gelatin in the water until thoroughly softened (about 12 hours), then add glycerin and heat on a water bath until the gelatin is dissolved. Tri- turate the zinc oxide with a portion of the solution and transfer back to container on the water bath. When a uniform product has been obtained, remove from the bath and stir until the paste is about to set. When cold, cut up into pieces about one cubic inch in size.