ON THE PROTO-IODIDE OF IRON, &C. 
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This marmalade may be flavored according to the taste of 
the patient, as for example, with vanilla. 
5* Pills of the Proto-iodide of Iron. 
Jfc. Iodine, 8 grammes. 
Iron filings, 16 " 
Distilled water, 25 " 
To be prepared like the normal solution, then filtered, and 
poured into an untinned iron cup. Add afterwards, 
Honey of Narbonne, 20 grammes, 
evaporate rapidly, until a large part of the water of the proto- 
iodide has evaporated, that is, until the mixture acquires the 
density of a clear syrup ; add afterwards, by little and little, 
continually stirring with a spatula, 
Powdered tragacanth, 12 grammes. 
By the process indicated, there will be obtained a mass of a 
suitable consistence, which may be divided into 200 pills, 
each weighing nearly 20 centigrammes. 
Each pill represents very nearly four drops of the normal 
solution. 
Remark. — These pills remain unaltered for a long time. It 
is also easy to ascertain whether they are well prepared; and 
if their preservation is perfect, it is sufficient to cut one of 
them into thin slices by means of a knifej the slices should 
be colorless and slightly translucent. 
The pills of proto-iodide of iron may replace with advan- 
tage those of Vallet and of Blaud, in the treatment of chlo- 
rosis. 
6. Lozenges of Proto-iodide of Iron. 
jfc. Normal solution of proto-iodide of iron, 20 grammes. 
Mallows paste, a quantity sufficient to make 200 lozenges. 
Pour the solution into an iron cup, and add 
Powdered sugar, 32 grammes. 
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