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ON THE PROTO-IODIDE OF IRON, &C. 
Heat. When the syrup has acquired the proper consistence, 
mix it rapidly with the paste, and divide into lozenges. 
Each lozenge contains about one drop of the normal solu- 
tion. 
Remark. — It would appear to be more simple to add the 
normal solution to the paste, and then give it the consistence 
it requires, by incorporating the powdered sugar; but I have 
remarked that the proto-iodide is oxidised during this prepa- 
ration, and that we obtain a paste colored of a yellowish 
brown. The lozenges when well prepared, should be without 
color. 
7. Jelly of Lichen, with Proto-iodide of Iron. 
Jfc. Normal solution of proto-iodide of iron, 30 drops. 
Jelly of lichen, 100 grammes. 
Take the liquid which is to make the jelly before this is 
prepared ; or, which is better, liquify the jelly by a gentle 
heat, then add the solution of proto-iodide of iron. After- 
wards place the liquid in the cellar, until it acquires a gela- 
tinous consistence. 
The dose of the proto-iodide may be gradually increased. 
8. Enema of Proto-iodide of Iron. 
Normal solution of proto-iodide of iron, 15 to 20 drops. 
Solution of gum Arabic, somewhat viscid, half a pint. 
Mix. — For two half enemata, one to be taken in the morn- 
ing, the other in the evening. 
Remark. — This mode of administration may be used when 
the patient has great objection to the taste of the medicine, or 
when the stomach is offended by it, which is rare. It is also 
a means of employing the proto-iodide of iron without the 
knowledge of the patient. 
If the intestine rejects the liquid, as sometimes happens, it 
is proper to add to each half enema three to six drops of 
