_Fluidextractum Corni (Fldext. Corni), Fluidextract of Cornus, N.F._--Cornus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent. DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.) =Corydalis (Coryd.), Corydalis, N.F.= (Turkey Corn, Squirrel Corn).--Tubers. ACTION AND USES: Formerly exploited as antiluetic, but useless and therefore harmful. DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (N.F.). _Elixir Corydalis Compositum (Elix. Coryd. Co.), Compound Elixir of Corydalis, N.F._--Fluidextract of corydalis, (6%), fluidextract of stillingia (6%), fluidextract of xanthoxylum (3%), fluidextract of blue flag (9%), potassium iodide (5%), alcohol and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent. ACTION AND USES: An irrational and harmful "alterative." DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.). _Fluidextractum Corydalis (Fldext. Corydal.), Fluidextract of Corydalis, N.F._--Corydalis (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 65 per cent. DOSAGE: 0.65 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.) =Cotarninae Hydrochloridum (Cotarn. Hydrochl.), Cotarnine Hydrochloride, U.S.P.= (Cotarnine Chloride; Stypticin). Yellow, odorless powder. Freely soluble in water and alcohol, yielding yellow solutions. ACTION AND USES: Used to check functional uterine hemorrhage. The mechanism of its action has not been explained, and its efficiency is somewhat questionable. DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.) =Coumarinum (Coumar.), Coumarin, N.F.= Colorless, fragrant crystals, with a bitter, burning taste. Sparingly soluble in cold water; freely soluble in alcohol. ACTION AND USES: Perfume and flavor =Creosoti Carbonas (Creosot. Carb.), Creosote Carbonate, U.S.P.=--A mixture of the carbonates of various constituents of creosote, chiefly guaiacol and cresol. An almost colorless, almost tasteless, odorless viscid liquid. Insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol and miscible with chloroform and benzin. ACTION AND USES: Passes stomach unchanged; hence is not a gastric irritant; decomposed in the intestines; used as an intestinal antiseptic. DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.) =*Creosotum (Creosot.), Creosote, U.S.P.= (Creasote).--A mixture chiefly of guaiacol and cresol, obtained from wood-tar. An almost colorless, oily liquid, with a penetrating, smoky odor, and a burning, caustic taste. Slightly soluble in water, and miscible with alcohol, ether or fixed or volatile oils. ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic; formerly widely used as an intestinal antiseptic and externally to some extent as an antiseptic dressing. DOSAGE: 0.25 Cc. or 4 minims (U.S.P.), in capsules. _Aqua Creosoti (Aq. Creosot.), Creosote Water, U.S.P._--Creosote (1%) in water. DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.). _Petroxolinum Creosoti (Petrox. Creosot.), Creosote Petroxolin, N.F._ (Creosote Petrox).--Creosote (20%), oleic acid and liquid petroxolin.