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simple  elixir.  Notwithstanding  this  preparation  contains  a  larger  quantity 
than  usual  of  the  valerianate  of  ammonium  (two  grains  of  the  salt  iu  each  flui- 
drachm),  yet  its  unpleasant  taste  and  odor  is  effectually  masked  by  the  frag- 
rance of  the  simple  elixir. 
Elixir  of  Valerianate  of  Ammonium  with  Quinia. 
Take  of  Sulphate  of  Quinia,       .         .         .        128  grains. 
Elixir  of  Valerianate  of  Ammonium,        .     16  fluid  ounces. 
Mix.    Filter  if  necessary.    Sulphate  of  quinia  is  soluble  in  elixir  of  valerian- 
ate of  ammonium  to  twice  the  quantity  here  ordered. 
Compound  Elixir  of  Sumbul. 
Take  of  Tincture  of  Sumbul  (Brit.  Ph.  1867)  *  4  fluid  ounces. 
Syrup,  .       .  .  .  .  .4  fluid  ounces. 
Compound  Tincture  of  Cochineal,     .  £  fluid  ounce. 
Elixir  of  Valerianate  of  Ammonium,        .      8  fluid  ounces. 
Mix. 
The  elixir  is  slightly  turbid,  owing  to  the  resin  of  the  sumbul,  which,  if  fil- 
tered out,  must  lessen  its  medicinal  powers.  This  is  given  as  a  type  of  extem- 
poraneous elixirs,  which  should  not  be  filtered,  but  dispensed  with  the  direc- 
tion, "Shake  the  vial  before  pouring  out  each 
Elixir  Pyrophosphate  of  Iron,  Quinia  and  Strychnia. 
(C.  Lewis  Diehl's  Formula.) 
He  says :  "  This  requires  particular  manipulation,  which  precludes  the  use 
of  simple  elixirs. 
"  The  following  formula,  the  result  of  concert  experiments  of  my  friend,  Mr. 
E.  Scheffer,  and  myself,  has  been  used  by  me  since  autumn,  1869,  and  I  can 
recommend  it  as  uniformly  successful,  when  the  manipulations  are  carefully 
conducted  : 
Take  of  Sulphate  of  Quinia,       ...         60  grains. 
Strychnia, 
Citric  Acid, 
Stronger  Alcohol,  . 
Spirit  of  Orange, 
Syrup, 
Pyrophosphate  of  Iron, 
Distilled  Water, 
Water  of  Ammonia. 
1  grain. 
5  grains. 
3  fluid  ounces. 
80  minims. 
6  fluid  ounces. 
£  troy  ounce. 
7  fluid  ounces, 
suf.  quantity. 
"  Triturate  the  sulphate  of  quinia,  strychnia  and  citric  acid  together,  until 
minutely  divided,  then  add  the  alcohol  and  spirit  of  orange.  Warm  the  syrup 
slightly  (to  about  L50°  F.),  and  add  to  the  turbid  mixture,  when,  upon  stirring, 
the  mixture  becomes  clear.  To  this  add  the  pyrophosphate  of  iron,  previously 
dissolved  in  the  distilled  water,  and  finally,  carefully  add  water  of  ammonia, 
drop  by  drop,  until  the  elixir  is  perfectly  neutral  to  test-paper  ;  filter.  The 
finished  preparation  has  a  greenish-yellow  color,  a  pleasant  flavor  of  orange, 
and  is  permanent." 
Bitter  Wine  of  Iron. 
(James  T.  Shinn's  Formula,  slightly  modified.) 
We  have  had  several  years'  experience  with  the  following  formula,  and  it  has 
given  entire  satisfaction  to  prescriber,  dispenser  and  consumer. 
Take  of  Sulphate  of  Cinchonia,       .  .  ;     45  grains. 
Sulphate  of  Quinia,       ...  15  grains. 
*This  is  made  by  macerating  and  displacing  two  and  a  half  ounces  avoirdupois  of  powdered 
sumbul  with  proof  spirit,  so  as  to  obtain  one  imperial  pint  (19  fluid  ounces  and  1%  fluidrachms 
U.  8.  measure)  of  tincture.— Ed. 
