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Syrupus Morphine Sulphatis. New. Syrup of Sulphate of Mor-phine. Is prepared in the same way, and given in the same dose, asthe last; when patients have become accustomed to the acetate, asthe new salt acts without increasing the dose. (Magendie.)

Syrupus Orn. D. P. Syrup of Ojiium. Take gr. xviij of aqueousextract of opium, Jviij of boiling water; dissolve the opium bymaceration, and add sugar to form a syrup. An ounce contains gr jof opium.Medicinally, it is given as an anodyne, in doses of 5j to Jj or more.

Syrupus Papaveris. L. E. D. P. Syrup of Poppies. Diacodium. O.Take Jxiv of the capsules of the Papaver somniferum vel album, Ibijof refined sugar, and two gallons and a half of boiling water ; digestthe capsules in the water for 24 hours, then boil them down in awater-bath to a gallon, and express them strongly; boil down thisliquor again to two pints, and strain while hot; set it aside for12 hours that the dregs may subside; then boil down the clearliquor to a pint, and add the sugar in the manner directed for simplesyrup. It contains about gr. j of opium in Jj.Imitated by adding ten drops of tincture of opium to Jj of commonsyrup; or by dissolving extract of opium in treacle, or syrup madewith coarse sugar. (Dr. Paris.)Medicinally it is prescribed as an anodyne, in doses of jj to Jij ormore, according to the age of the patient. It is frequently given tochildren, but it is objectionable in being of uncertain strength, andthe syrups of morphine are therefore preferable. It ought only to beused fresh, as it soon ferments.

Syrupus Quinine. New. Syrup of Quinine. Take ftij of simplesyrup, gr. Ixiv of sulphate of quinine ; mix, and give doses of 5j toJiv or 5vj, divided into smaller doses, in the course of the day.

Syrupus Rhamni. L. E. P. Syrup of Buckthorn. Take Oiv of thefresh juice of buckthorn-berries, gss each of ginger root, sliced, andpimenta-berries in powder, ibiijss of refined sugar; set the juiceaside for three days that the dregs may subside, and strain; to Oj ofthe clear juice add the ginger and the pimenta, macerate in a gentleheat for four hours, and strain; boil down the remainder to Ojss,mix the liquors, and add sugar in the same manner as for simplesyrup.Adulterated with aloes, jalap, and treacle; and frequently made withthe berries of Cornus sanguinea or Rkamnus Jrangula instead ofthose of the R/iamnus catharlicus. (Dr. Paris.)Medicinally it is cathartic, in doses of ^iv to 3y, hut is apt to gripe,notwithstanding the ginger and pimenta, and makes the mouth andfauces dry. Mr. Brande says it ought to be consigned to the veteri-