2. (Tro. ferri carbonatis.) Each lozenge contains 11⁄2 gr. of saccharine carbonate of iron. They are both mild and excellent chalybeates. See Lozenges, Steel.
Lozenges, Ju′jube. See Paste, Jujube.
Lozenges, Ker′mes Mineral. Syn. Trochisci kermetis, L. Prep. 1. (P. Cod.) Each lozenge contains 1⁄6 gr. of kermes mineral, and about 3⁄4 gr. of gum, made up with sugar and orange-flower water. Diaphoretic and expectorant.
2. (Compound.) As the last, but with the addition of 1⁄6 gr. of opium, 1⁄4 gr. of squills, and 1⁄2 gr. of ipecacuanha. Anodyne and expectorant; both are very useful in catarrhs.
Lozenges, Lactate of Iron. Syn. Trochisci ferri lactatis, L. Prep. (Cap.) Each lozenge contains 1 gr. of lactate of iron. Tonic. Useful in debility, accompanied with a diseased state of the organs of digestion.
Lozenges, Lac′tic Ac′id. Syn. Trochisci acidi lactici, L. Each lozenge contains 1 gr. of lactic acid to about 12 gr. of sugar. They are best flavoured with vanilla or nutmeg. In dyspepsia, &c., especially in gouty subjects. Those prepared by Magendie’s formulæ contain a larger proportion of acid, but are much too sour for frequent use.
Lozenges, Lactuca′′rium. Syn. Trochisci lactucarii, L. Prep. (Ph. E.) Prepared with lactucarium in the same manner as the opium lozenges, Ph. E. Each of these lozenges contains from 1⁄6 to 1⁄7 gr. of lactucarium. Anodyne and demulcent. Used to allay tickling coughs, &c.
Lozenges, Lavender. Syn. Trochisci lavandulæ, L. From 3⁄4 fl. dr. of Mitcham oil of lavender to each lb. of sugar, and tinged red with liquid lake or carmine; or violet, with litmus or indigo. Used chiefly to scent the breath. Those of the shops are generally deficient in odour.
Lozenges, Lem′on. Syn. Trochisci limonis, T. limonum, L. Prep. 1. From 11⁄2 fl. dr. of oil of lemon to each lb. of double refined white sugar.
2. (Acidulated.) See Lozenges, Citric and Tartaric.