QUINIAE HYDRIODAS
\kwˈɪnɪˌiː hˌa͡ɪdɹɪˈə͡ʊdəz], \kwˈɪnɪˌiː hˌaɪdɹɪˈəʊdəz], \k_w_ˈɪ_n_ɪ__ˌiː h_ˌaɪ_d_ɹ_ɪ__ˈəʊ_d_ə_z]\
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This is formed by precipitating sulphate of quinia by means of iodide of potassium. Given in scrofulous affections; half a grain to a grain, three times a day, to a child. An iodide and a biniodide have been formed; the latter made by mixing double the quantity of the iodide of potassium with the sulphate of quinia.
By Robley Dunglison
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