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Comp. Cathartic Elixir

p. 536 · The White House Cook Book
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The only pleasant and reliable cathartic in liquid form that can be

prescribed.

Each fluid ounce contains: sulp. magnesia one drachm, senna two

drachms, scammony six grains, liquorice one drachm, ginger three

grains, coriander, five grains, with flavoring ingredients.

Dose: Child five years old, one or two teaspoonfuls; adult, one or

two tablespoonfuls.

This preparation is being used extensively throughout the country. It

was originated with the design of furnishing a liquid cathartic remedy

that could be prescribed in a palatable form. It will be taken by

children with a relish.

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