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518 DENTAL MEDICINE.
of teeth after the devitalization and removal of the pulps, to
prevent peridental trouble.
It proves serviceable when applied to chapped hands and lips.
A good ointment for such a purpose is composed of a combina-
tion of lead w^ater, camphor, white wax and oil of almonds.

DENTAL FORMULAE.
For Acute Inflammation of the Mucous For Chapped Hands and Lips.
Membrane of the Mouth and the R . Liq. plumbi subace-
Guvis.
tatis dilutus . . 5 vj
R. Plumbi acetatis . . . . ^j Camphorae .... gr.xl
Tinct. opii ^^ ss Cerae albae .... 5 viij. M.
Aquae ^ x. M. Olei amygdalae dulcis Oj.
SiGNA.—Apply as a lotion, on lint. Fiat cerat.
SiGNA.—Apply as an ointment.
For Periodontitis.
McQuiLLEN. For Inflamed Gums and After Tooth
Extraction.
R. Liq. plumbi subace-
tatis ^ij R. Plumbi acetatis . . . gr.xv
Tinct. opii . . . . ^ij. M. Tinct. opii f^ij
SiGXA.—Apply to cavity on cotton and Aquae f^iij. M.
to gum externally. SiGNA.—Use as a lotion and mouth
wash.
Collyrium.
Dr. Gross. Collyrium.
R. Liq. plumbi subace- Dr. Sturgis.
tatis R
3J . Liq. plumbi subacetatis,
Tinct. opii Tinct. opii aa^j
^j
Aquae, q.s.ad ^ viij. M. Aquae, q.s.ad. . . . ^ viij. M.
Fiat lotio. Fiat lotio.
SiGNA.—Use as a lotion. Signa.—Use as a lotion.

POTASSA CAUSTICA—CAUSTIC POTASH.
HYDRATE OF POTASH FUSED POTASH OXIDE OF POTASSIUM.
Formula.—YiOY{.
Derivation.—Caustic Potash is prepared by boiling a solution
of potash until ebullition ceases, and the potassa melts or assumes
a solidified consistence, when it is poured into suitable moulds
and kept in well-stoppered bottles, as it rapidly deliquesces when