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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."
The term "paregoric" has also been used for boiled sweets which contained the substance, in particular the Army & Navy brand.
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