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become rapidly clean and the tendency to form scars is scarcely
observed.
lodol is also employed internally, in the form of pills of
3
grains in the treatment of substernal struma. In the treatment
of syphilitic ulcers, round ulcers, suppurating buboes, and after
opening the pustules of acne, it has also given favorable results,
as it lessens the secretion, possesses great disinfectant power and
is non-irritating.
Dose.—For internal administrations, gr. y^ to gr. v, in wafer,
pill, or pellet, or in powder.
Dental Uses.—Same as those of Iodoform (which see).

DENTAL FORMULAE.
For a Topical Application. Vaseline carbol. q. s. to form a
Mazzoni. thick paste. M.
Signa.—Place in canal and seal with
lodol I part
R .
Alcoholis ...... 16 parts an oxyphosphate filling.
Glycerini 34 parts
Signa. — Apply with a camel's-hair
^
^-^
, , • ,, r f for a Topical Application.
brush or m the form of a spray.
Evaporating quickly.
Dental Varnish.
R. lodol I part
R. Saturated solution of lodol ^^j^^^^ ^^,pj^_ g p^,.^^^ ^^
in alcohol ... I part
Hubbard's negative var-
nish 6 parts. M. /r^^ Abrasions 0/ Lips and Nostrils.
A good, quick drying varnish.
^
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' ^ INGALLS.
For Root-Canals of Abscessed Teeth. n. lodol gr.xxv
Van Wort. Acidi carbol ici . Hlvj
R . lodol gr.x Lanolin .... 5 ss
Zinci oxidi gr.xx 01. roste . . . TTLv. M.
lODUM—IODINE.
Symbol.— I.
Derivation.—Iodine is a non-metallic, metalloid element, ob-
tained principally from kelp (made by burning seaweed, and in
the form of impure soda), which is subjected to distillation in
iron retorts, after which it is mixed with sulphuric acid and black
oxide of manganese. It is evolved in the form of vapor, which
is condensed. The vapor is readily recognized by its beautiful