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
_Elixir Pepsini et Ferri (Elix. Pepsin. et Ferr.), Elixir of Pepsin and
Iron, N.F._--Tincture of ferric citro-chloride (7.5%) and elixir of
pepsin. Absolute alcohol content about 15 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Pepsini et Rennini Compositum (Elix. Pepsin. et Rennin. Co.),
Compound Elixir of Pepsin and Rennin, N.F._ (Essentia Pepsini, N.F.
III).--Pepsin (2.25%), rennin (1.65%), lactic acid, tincture of sweet
orange peel, glycerin, alcohol, oil of myristica and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 19 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Glyceritum Pepsini (Glycer. Pepsin.), Glycerite of Pepsin,
N.F._--Pepsin (8.5%), hydrochloric acid (1%) in glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 3 Cc. or 45 minims (N.F.).
_Liquor Pepsini (Liq. Pepsin.), Solution of Pepsin, N.F._--Glycerite of
pepsin (5%) and hydrochloric acid (1%) in glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Pepsini Antisepticus (Liq. Pepsin. Antisept.), Antiseptic
Solution of Pepsin, N.F._--Pepsin (5%), menthol, eucalyptol, methyl
salicylate, alcohol, glycerin and diluted hydrochloric acid in water.
Absolute alcohol content about 1 per cent.
USES: This solution appears misnamed, since its administration
cannot render the stomach antiseptic.
_Liquor Pepsini Aromaticus (Liq. Pepsin. Arom.), Aromatic Solution of
Pepsin, N.F._--Pepsin (1.75%), oils of cinnamon, pimenta and clove,
alcohol, hydrochloric acid and glycerin in water. Absolute alcohol
content about 3 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Pepsinum Saccharatum (Pepsin. Sacchar.), Saccharated Pepsin,
N.F._--Pepsin (10%) with sugar of milk.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Succus Citri et Pepsinum (Suc. Cit. et Pepsin.), Lime Juice and Pepsin,
N.F._ (Succus Limettae cum Pepsino, N.F. III).--Glycerite of pepsin
(40%) and lime juice.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Vinum Pepsini (Vin. Pepsin.), Wine of Pepsin, N.F._ (Pepsin
Wine).--Glycerite of pepsin (20%) in alcohol and sherry wine. Absolute
alcohol content about 23 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Persio (Persio), Cudbear, N.F.= (Red Indigo).--A purplish-red powder
prepared from lichens.
ACTION AND USES: Coloring agent.
_Tinctura Persionis (Tr. Persion.), Tincture of Cudbear, N.F._--Cudbear
in alcohol and water.
USES: To impart a reddish color.
_Tinctura Persionis Composita (Tr. Persion. Co.), Compound Tincture of
Cudbear, N.F._--Cudbear and caramel in alcohol and water.
USES: To impart a reddish-brown color.
=*Petrolatum (Petrolat.), Petrolatum, U.S.P.= (Petrolatum Ointment,
Petroleum Jelly).--A purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from
crude petroleum.
An unctuous, nearly odorless and nearly tasteless semisolid.
Insoluble in water and almost insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Protective to the skin and basis for
ointments, etc.
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