Emulsio Olei Morrhuae Composita, B.P.C. Compound Emulsion of Cod-Liver Oil.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Cod-liver oil
| Cod-liver Oil | 50.00 | | | 10 fl. ounces |
| Yolk of Egg, by volume | 7.50 | | | 1 ½ fl. ounces |
| Tragacanth, in powder | 0.25 | | | 22 grains |
| Elixir of Gluside | 1.04 | | | 100 minims |
| Tincture of Benzoin | 1.04 | | | 100 minims |
| Spirit of Chloroform | 3.12 | | | 300 minims |
| Oil of Bitter Almond, without Hydrocyanic Acid | 0.10 | | | 10 minims |
| Distilled Water ... | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Triturate the tragacanth with a little of the cod-liver oil in a dry mortar; add the previously beaten yolk of egg, and stir briskly, gradually adding 30 (6 fluid ounces) of distilled water as the mixture thickens. When of a suitable consistence, add the remainder of the oil and water alternately, with constant stirring, avoiding frothing. Transfer to a bottle capable of holding one-fourth more than the required volume, add the elixir, tincture, spirit, and oil of bitter almond, previously mixed; shake well, and add distilled water, if necessary, to produce the required volume.
Dose.—8 to 30 mils (2 to 8 fluid drachms).
