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
_Fluidglyceratum Cascarae Sagradae Aromaticum (Fldglycer. Cascar. Sagr.
Arom.), Aromatic Fluidglycerate of Cascara Sagrada, N.F._--Cascara
sagrada (75%) and fluidglycerate of glycyrrhiza (25%) with oils of
fennel, clove and cinnamon, in water and glycerin.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Cascarilla (Cascarill.), Cascarilla, N.F.= (Sweetwood Bark, Sweet
Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic bitter, without advantage
over gentian.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.)
=Cassia Fistula (Cass. Fist.), Cassia Fistula, N.F.= (Purging
Cassia).--Dried fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete laxative, without advantage
over senna.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.)
=Castanea (Castan.), Castanea, N.F.= (Chestnut Leaves).
ACTION AND USES: Astringent; no definite indications
for its use.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Castaneae (Fldext. Castan.), Fluidextract of Chestnut
Leaves, N.F._--Chestnut leaves (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 15
per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=CATAPLASMATA, POULTICES.=--Poultices are soft solid preparations used
for the purpose of applying heat and moisture to localized areas of the
body. Poultices may also be made the means of applying counterirritant
drugs.
=Cataria (Catar.), Catnep, N.F.= (Catmint).--Leaves and flowering tops.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative, without advantage
over peppermint.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Catariae (Fldext. Catar.), Fluidextract of Catnep,
N.F._--Catnep (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Caulophyllum (Caulophyl.), Caulophyllum, N.F.= (Blue Cohosh, Papoose
Root, Squaw Root).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Said to be diuretic and emmenagogue;
has not been adequately studied.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Caulophylli (Fldext. Caulophyl.), Fluidextract of
Caulophyllum, N.F._--Caulophyllum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
=Centaurium (Centaur.), Centaury, N.F.=--Flowering plant.
ACTION AND USES: Bitter stomachic; without advantage
over gentian. Also used in "female remedies," but probably
useless.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
=*Cera Alba (Cer. Alb.), White Wax, U.S.P.=--Yellow wax bleached.
ACTION AND USES: Used in the preparation of emollient
ointments, and to raise the melting point of mixtures of
oils and fats.
_Ceratum (Cerat.), Cerate, U.S.P._ (Simple Cerate).--White wax (30%) and
benzoinated lard.
=*Cera Flava (Cer. Flav.), Yellow Wax, U.S.P.= (Beeswax).
ACTION AND USES: Used in the making of plasters and
of ointments in which the color is not objectionable.
=CERATAE, CERATES.=--Cerates are solid ointment-like preparations
containing wax to prevent them from becoming soft at ordinary room
temperature.
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