MEDICATED GELATIN
\mˈɛdɪkˌe͡ɪtɪd d͡ʒˈɛlɐtˌɪn], \mˈɛdɪkˌeɪtɪd dʒˈɛlɐtˌɪn], \m_ˈɛ_d_ɪ_k_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_d dʒ_ˈɛ_l_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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A form of internal medicament made by adding the drug to a solution of gelatin and glycerin, drying in a thin layer, and dividing into small tablets. An elastic dressing is made by dissolving the tablets in warm water, and applying with a brush.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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