The mixture contained the proportion of iodine indicated in the above formula; but as it also contained traces of iodide, it was probable that tincture of iodine was used in its preparation. It may, however, have been prepared from an aqueous solution of iodine and potassium iodide.
Dose.—One teaspoonful three times a day.
The price of a bottle holding 12 fluid ounces was 2s. 9d.; the estimated cost of the contents is about 1d.
OSBORNE’S MIXTURE FOR EPILEPSY.
This mixture is stated to be prepared in a small town in England.
The following is an extract from a circular accompanying the bottle:
It scarcely ever fails to prevent the fits, loss of consciousness, convulsions, nervous twitchings, &c., of epilepsy, while at the same time it acts as a most valuable tonic; it allays irritation of the nervous system, purifies the blood, strengthens the frame, improves the general health, and helps to check the progress of disease on the intellectual faculties, and may be taken by the most delicate.
The formula ascertained by analysis was:
| Potassium bromide | 166 | grains. |
| Sugar | 48 | ” (= syrup Ʒj). |
| Burnt sugar | q.s. | to colour. |
| Peppermint water to 1 fluid ounce. | ||
Traces of fixed ammonia were also present.