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
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis (Elix. Terpin. Hyd.), Elixir of Terpin Hydrate,
N.F._--Terpin hydrate (1.75%), tincture of sweet orange peel, spirit of
bitter almond, alcohol, glycerin, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol
content about 42 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis et Codeinae, N.F._--See under =Codeina=.
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis et Diacetylmorphinae, N.F._--See under
=Diacetylmorphina=.
=Terra Silicea Purificata (Ter. Sil. Purif.), Purified Siliceous Earth,
U.S.P.= (Purified Kieselguhr, Purified Infusorial Earth).--Silica
(SiO{2}).
Fine, bulky, white or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder.
Insoluble in water, acids or dilute solutions of the alkalies.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a clarifying agent in
pharmacy.
=*Theobrominae Sodio-Salicylas (Theobrom. Sodio-Sal.), Theobromine
Sodio-Salicylate, U.S.P.= (Diuretin).--Sodium theobromine and sodium
salicylate in approximately molecular proportions. Contains not less
than 46.5 per cent. of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a sweetish, saline and somewhat
alkaline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1), slightly soluble in
alcohol. Incompatible with acids and has the other
incompatibilities of salicylates.
ACTION AND USES: A soluble salt of theobromine, having
much the same action as caffeine, except that it does not
affect the central nervous system to any extent. Mainly
used as a diuretic.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Theophyllina (Theophyll.), Theophylline, U.S.P.= (Dimethylxanthine,
Theocin).--An isomer of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a bitter taste. Soluble in water
(1:100) and in alcohol (1:80).
ACTION AND USES: Has a diuretic action similar to that
of theobromine, more powerful, but said to be not so lasting.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
=Thuja (Thuja), Thuja, N.F.= (Arbor Vitae).--Young twigs.
ACTION AND USES: Somewhat irritant; no well-defined
indications for its use, but has been recommended as a febrifuge,
expectorant and anthelmintic, and as a stimulating
remedy in tenesmus and dribbling of urine in the aged.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Thujae (Fldext. Thuj.), Fluidextract of Thuja,
N.F._--Thuja (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Thymol (Thymol), Thymol, U.S.P.=--A phenol.
Large, colorless, translucent crystals, having an aromatic
thyme-like odor, and a pungent, aromatic taste. Very slightly
soluble in water (1:1,010); freely soluble in alcohol (1:1).
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic and anthelmintic. Used
chiefly against the hookworm.
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