Lotion of Bismuth. Lotio Bismuthi. Nitrate of bismuth, 6 gr.; corrosive sublimate, 1⁄2 gr.; spirits of camphor, 11⁄2 minim; water, 1 oz. A soothing lotion in chronic skin affections.
Lotion, Black. See Lotion, Mercurial.
Lotion of Borax. Syn. Lotio boracis, L. boracica, L. Prep. 1. (Dr Abercrombie.) Borax, 21⁄2 dr.; distilled vinegar, 1⁄4 pint. In ringworm.
2. (Copland.) Borax (in powder), 1 dr.; rose water and orange-flower water, of each 3 fl. oz.; dissolve. A fragrant and effective application to sore gums, sore nipples, excoriations, &c.
3. (Dr Johnson.) Borax, 2 dr.; precipitated chalk, 1 oz.; rose water and rectified spirit, of each 3 oz. For sore nipples.
4. (Dr Meigs.) Borax, 1⁄2 oz.; sulphate of morphia, 6 gr.; rose water, 8 fl. oz. To allay itching and irritation, especially pruritus vulvæ.
5. Borax, 1; rose water, 24. Cosmetic.
Lotion, Bro′mine. Syn. Lotio brominii,
L. Prep. (Dr Glover.) Bromine, 1 dr.; water, 1 pint. As an application to scrofulous ulcers.
Lotion for Burns. See Liniment.