PASTA ZINCI COMPOSITA, B.P.C.
COMPOUND ZINC PASTE.
Synonym.—Lassar's Paste.
| Zinc Oxide, finely sifted | 24.00 | | | 3 oz. 367 1/2 gr. |
| Starch, in powder | 24.00 | | | 3 oz. 367 1/2 gr. |
| Salicylic Acid, in powder | 2.00 | | | 140 grains |
| Soft Paraffin, white | 50.00 | | | 8 ounces |
Mix.
PASTA ZINCI ET GELATINI, B.P.C.
ZINC AND GELATIN PASTE.
Synonyms.—Gelatinum Zinci; Unna's Paste.
| Gelatin | 15.00 | | | 3 ounces |
| Distilled Water | 35.00 | | | 7 fl. ounces |
| Zinc Oxide, finely sifted | 15.00 | | | 3 ounces |
| Glycerin | 35.00 | | | 7 fl. ounces |
Soften the gelatin by soaking in the water, add the glycerin, heat on a water-bath until the gelatin is dissolved, stir in the zinc oxide, and pour into a flat dish or tray to solidify.
When required for use, the paste is melted on a water-bath and applied to the skin with a stiff brush; the part may then be covered with cotton wool or lint.
The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
