Pilula Asiatica (not officinal) is composed of arsenious acid, extract of gentian, and black pepper. There is 1⁄12th of a grain (5·4 milligrams) of arsenious acid in each pill.
Dr. De Valanguis’ Solutio solventes mineralis is composed of 30 grains of As2O3 dissolved by 90 minims of HCl in 20 oz. of water; strength = 0·034 per cent. As2O3.
(2) Veterinary Arsenical Medicine.—Common veterinary preparations containing arsenic are:—A ball for worms, containing in parts—
| Calomel, | 1·3 | per cent. |
| Arsenious Acid, | 1·3 | per „ |
| Tin Filings, | 77·9 | per „ |
| Venice Turpentine,[709] | 19·5 | per „ |
[709] The Venice turpentine is rarely found in ordinary commerce, what is sold under that name consisting of black resin and oil of turpentine.
A common tonic ball:[710]—
[710] A similar preparation in common use has the addition of sulphate of zinc.