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Zinc, Carbonate of ; Calamine. — Used externally in the form of ointment. 

 Zinc, Chloride of. — A strong caustic and antiseptic. Generally known as 



Sir W. Burnett's disinfecting fluid, which contains 25 grains in each 



fluid drachm. 

 Zi\c Chloride, Sticks of. — For use as a powerful caustic instead of the 



solution. 

 Zinc, Oxide of. — Used externally as a mild soothing ointment, mixed with 



lard, and as a powder for chapped heels. 

 Zinc, Sulphate of ; White Vitriol. — Dissolved in water to form a wash for 



the eyes, and as an ingredient in grease lotion. 



