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M. Rummo, of the Academy of Science, regards iodoform as
exerting an anaesthetic action when applied to wounds, but with-
out the power to destroy germs in putrescent matter, although it
prevents their development. M. Sauvat says that iodoform, when
applied to wounds, reduces effusion and favors cicatrization, and
exerts an anaesthetic action ; but if carelessly used it may cause
erythema or even erysipelas. Iodoform in powder is now a pop-
ular dressing for wounds. Iodoform is more easily dissolved in
alcohol and ether if there is camphor already dissolved in them ;
as an example : alcohol will dissolve only 1 per cent, of iodo-
1^
form, while a saturated solution of camphor will dissolve lO per
cent. The spirits of turpentine will remove the odor of iodo-
form from the hands.

DENTAL FORMULAE.
New Methods for Deodorizing For Pulpless Teeth.
Iodoform. R . lodoformi gr.x
I.—Carbolic acid . . . i part Acidi tannic! . . . gr.iij
Iodoform 2 parts. Glycerini .... gtt.xv. M.
SiGNA.—Apply on or by
Powder and mix well. floss-silk,
syringe.
No change appears to take place in
the iodoform, but the odor is masked Preparation.—Rub iodoform to fine
powder, in a mortar, and add the
by that of carbolic acid.
tannin, and after mixing thoroughly,
2.— Iodoform . ... lOO parts
add the glycerin. One drop of oil of
Oil of peppermint 5 parts
Oil of neroli .... i part cinnamon will disguise the odor.
Oil of lemon .... 2 parts
For Devitalizing Pulps of Teeth.
Tinct. benzoin . , 2 parts
Acetic acid .... i part. R. lodoformi gr.v
Acidi arsenios . . . gr.x
Powder the iodoform, and mix thor-
Creasoti q.s. M.
oughly with the other ingredients.
To make a paste.
Transfer to a well-stopped flask, and
SiGNA.—Apply on cotton, or on point
keep at a temperature of from 120O F.
of a broach.
to 140° F., over a water bath, for 2
days. The mixture has a pleasant odor For Putrid Pulps.
of Eau de cologne. A. P. Johnson.
3.—Camphor 5 parts R. lodoformi .... gr-j's
Charcoal . . . . 10 parts Camphors .... 3 ^
Iodoform 15 parts. Alcoholis ^j
Powder and mix intimately. Mix by dissolving the camphor in
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