| stomach drops | A stomachic tonic, usually tincture of gentian, alone or with other stomachics. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nose drops | A liquid preparation intended for intranasal administration with a medicine dropper. Most frequently used for decongestion of the nasal passages but can be used for any other appropriate indication. (05 Mar 2000) |
| drops | A popular term for a medicine taken in doses measured by drops's, usually a tincture, or applied by dropping, as an eyewash. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eye drops | See: eyewash, ophthalmic solutions. (05 Mar 2000) |
| knock-out drops | A popular name for chloral alcoholate given with criminal intent to produce unconsciousness rapidly; it is formed by adding chloral hydrate to beer or some stronger alcoholic liquor. (05 Mar 2000) |