Paregoric

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Paregoric, or camphorated tincture of opium, also known as tinctura opii camphorata, is a traditional patent medicine known for its antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic properties. According to Goodman and Gilman's 1965 edition, "Paregoric is a 4% opium tincture in which there is also benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil. ... Paregoric by tradition is used especially for children."[1] The name "paregoric" has also been used for a kind of boiled sweet, originally (and by s...

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Paregoric

Liquid: 2mg/5ml
Solution: 2mg/5ml

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50383-855 Paregoric 2 mg/5ml Oral Liquid by Hi-tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.

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