Meaning Of The Word Dover's powder

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Dover's powder in American English
a preparation of opium, ipecac, etc., formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
noun: a powder containing ipecac and opium, used as an anodyne, diaphoretic, and antispasmodic

Dover's powder in British English
noun: a preparation of opium and ipecacuanha, formerly used to relieve pain, induce sweating, and check spasms

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