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contain aloes, jalap and ginger. A sample of Iodine and Blackcurrant
Pastilles contained .0465% of iodine. A sample of linseed, liquorice
and chlorodyne tablets contained neither morphine nor prussic acid,
which would render the seller liable under the Dangerous Drugs Act
and the Pharmacy & Poisons Act; but the sale of these sweetmeats
indiscriminately to children is dangerous. Sometimes they eat too many
of these medicated sweets because they like the strong flavour, and may
develop headaches; or there is the other risk, which is perhaps greater
—that ignorant people take so-called medicated sweets or wines with
impunity and think that they can do the same with the properly medicated
preparation which they obtain from a chemist's shop.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
THOMAS McLACHLAN, A.C.G.F.C., F.I.C.
Public Analyst.