Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary: With CommentsHewlett, Albion Walter
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Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary: With Comments
Hewlett, Albion Walter
Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions; Pharmacopoeias -- United States
_Spiritus Cinnamomi (Sp. Cinnam.), Spirit of Cinnamon, U.S.P._--Oil of
cinnamon (10%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Oleum Chenopodii (Ol. Chenopod.), Oil of Chenopodium, U.S.P.= (Oil of
American Wormseed).--A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Anthelmintic, especially for roundworms
and hookworms.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.). Subminimal
doses repeated at intervals of several days become toxic.
=Oleum Coriandri (Ol. Coriand.), Oil of Coriander, U.S.P.= (Coriander
Oil).
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Carminative aromatic.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
=Oleum Cubebae (Ol. Cubeb.), Oil of Cubeb, U.S.P.= (Cubeb Oil).--A
volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol (1:18).
ACTION AND USES: Used internally as a stimulating antiseptic,
expectorant and against subacute gonorrhea. Of
doubtful value.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Oleum Eucalypti (Ol. Eucalypt.), Oil of Eucalyptus, U.S.P.=
(Eucalyptus Oil).--A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Largely used especially for inhalation
in the form of vapor or oily sprays (about 10%) as antiseptic
and deodorant, for subacute and chronic inflammations
of the respiratory mucosae.
=Oleum Foeniculi (Ol. Foenic.), Oil of Fennel, U.S.P.= (Fennel Oil).--A
volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative frequently
employed with purgative medicines to prevent griping.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
_Aqua Foeniculi (Aq. Foenic.), Fennel Water, U.S.P._--A solution of oil
of fennel in water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=Oleum Gossypii Seminis (Ol. Gossyp. Sem.), Cottonseed Oil, U.S.P.=--A
fixed oil.
ACTION AND USES: Frequently employed in place of olive
oil, in preparations for external use.
=Oleum Juniperi (Ol. Junip.), Oil of Juniper, U.S.P.= (Juniper Oil, Oil
of Juniper Berries).--A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Irritant diuretic.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.); not given as
such.
_Spiritus Juniperi (Sp. Junip.), Spirit of Juniper, U.S.P._--Oil of
juniper (5%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Spiritus Juniperi Compositus (Sp. Junip. Co.), Compound Spirit of
Juniper, U.S.P._--Oil of juniper (0.4%) and oils of caraway and fennel
in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 66 per cent.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)
=Oleum Lavandulae (Ol. Lavand.), Oil of Lavender, U.S.P.= (Oleum
Lavandulae Florum U.S.P. VIII).--A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and flavoring agent.
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