Emulsio Olei Morrhuae, B.P.C. Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil.
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Related entry: Cod-liver oil
Cod-liver Oil | 50.00 | | | 10 fl. ounces |
Gum Acacia, in fine powder | 12.50 | | | 2 ½ ounces |
Syrup | 6.25 | | | 1 ¼ fl. ounces |
Oil of Bitter Almond, without Hydrocyanic Acid | 0.10 | | | 10 minims |
Distilled Water ... | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Triturate the cod-liver oil with the gum, add 25 (5 fluid ounces) of water, and stir briskly till emulsified; then add the oil of bitter almond, syrup, and sufficient water to produce the required volume.
Dose.—8 to 30 mils (2 to 8 fluid drachms).