Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims.
Iris (Iris), Orris, N.F.(Orris Root).—Rhizome.
Action and Uses: At one time thought to be a mild digestive stimulant, slightly cathartic and diuretic. Now employed as dusting powder, tooth powder and perfume.
Iris Versicolor (Iris Vers.), Blue Flag, N.F.—Rhizome and roots.
Action and Uses: Obsolete cathartic; without advantage over resin of podophyllum.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Iridis Versicoloris (Fldext. Iri. Ver.), Fluidextract of Blue Flag, N.F.—Blue flag (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
*Jalapa (Jalap.), Jalap, U.S.P.—A root, yielding not less than 7 per cent. of resins.
Action and Uses: Drastic hydragogue cathartic, used especially in dropsies. Preferred to other resinous cathartics, as being rather less irritant.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
Extractum Jalapae (Ext. Jalap.), Extract of Jalap, N.F.—An alcoholic extract.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Jalapae (Fldext. Jalap.), Fluidextract of Jalap, N.F.—Jalap (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
*Pulvis Jalapae Compositus (Pulv. Jalap. Co.), Compound Powder of Jalap, U.S.P.(Pulvis Purgans).—Jalap (35%) and potassium bitartrate (65%).
Uses: Useful hydragogue cathartic.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
Resina Jalapae (Res. Jalap.), Resin of Jalap, U.S.P.—The resin from jalap.
Dosage: 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (U.S.P.).
Tinctura Jalapae (Tr. Jalap.), Tincture of Jalap, N.F.—Jalap (20%), in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Tinctura Jalapae Composita (Tr. Jalap. Co.), Compound Tincture of Jalap, N.F.—Jalap (12.5%) and resin of scammony (3%), in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Juglans (Juglan.), Juglans, N.F.(Butternut Bark, White Walnut Bark).—Inner bark of the roots.
Action and Uses: Obsolete cathartic, without advantage over cascara.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Juglandis (Fldext. Jugland.), Fluidextract of Juglans, N.F.—Juglans (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Juniperus (Junip.), Juniper Berries, N.F.—Ripe fruit.
Action and Uses: Irritant to urinary organs, owing to the chief constituent, a volatile oil. The spirit is sometimes used as an irritant diuretic.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Juniperi (Fldext. Junip.), Fluidextract of Juniper Berries, N.F.—Juniper (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Kaolinum (Kaolinum), Kaolin, N.F.—Purified native aluminum silicate.
White or nearly white powder or lumps with an earthy taste. Insoluble in water.
Action and Uses: Used in a poultice, cataplasma kaolini, similar to proprietary preparations. Internally, as absorbent in diarrhea and dysentery.
Dosage: Tablespoonful dry or in tea several times daily.
Cataplasma Kaolini (Catapl. Kaolin.), Cataplasm of Kaolin, N.F.—A mixture of kaolin and glycerin with boric acid aromatized with thymol, methyl salicylate and oil of peppermint.
Uses: Not superior to flaxseed or bread-and-milk poultices.
Kava (Kava), Kava, N.F.(Methysticum, Kava Kava).—Rhizome and roots ofPiper methysticum.
Action and Uses: Mild irritant, without advantage over cubeb. Often inert. Owes its properties to an oleoresin.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Kavae (Fldext. Kav.), Fluidextract of Kava, N.F.—Kava (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 50 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
Kino (Kino), Kino, U.S.P.—A dried plant juice.
Dark brown fragments or brick-red powder, odorless and having an astringent taste. Partly soluble in water.
Action and Uses: Used as intestinal and pharyngeal astringent; has no special advantage over other vegetable astringents, such as krameria.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
Pulvis Kino et Opii Compositus (Pulv. Kino et Opii Co.), Compound Powder of Kino and Opium, N.F.(Pulvis Kino Compositus, N.F. III).—Kino (75%), and powdered opium (5%) with Saigon cinnamon.
Uses: Antidiarrheic.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Tinctura Kino (Tr. Kino), Tincture of Kino, U.S.P.—Kino (10%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 49 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
Tinctura Kino et Opii Composita (Tr. Kino et Opii Co.), Compound Tincture of Kino and Opium, N.F.(Tinctura Kino Composita, N.F. III, Compound Tincture of Kino).—Kino (2%), opium (1%), spirit of camphor (6.5%), oil of clove, cochineal and aromatic spirit of ammonia in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 50 per cent.
Uses: Antidiarrheic; undesirably complex.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Kola (Kola), Kola, N.F.(Cola, Kola Nuts, Cola Nuts).—The peeled seeds.
Action and Uses: Possesses stimulant actions of its caffein and theobromin. Without advantage over coffee.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Kolae (Fldext. Kol.), Fluidextract of Kola, N.F.(Fluidextractum Sterculiae, N.F. III).—Kola (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Krameria (Kramer.), Krameria, N.F.(Rhatany).—Root.
Action and Uses: Powerful astringent; like other tannin-containing drugs, is rapidly passing out of use.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Extractum Krameriae (Ext. Kramer.), Extract of Krameria, N.F.(Powdered Extract of Krameria).—An aqueous extract diluted with starch, 1 Gm. representing 4 Gm. krameria.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Krameriae (Fldext. Kramer.), Fluidextract of Krameria, N.F.—Krameria (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
Fluidglyceratum Krameriae (Fldglycer. Kramer.), Fluidglycerate of Krameria, N.F.—Krameria (100%) in glycerin and water.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
Syrupus Krameriae (Syr. Kramer.), Syrup of Krameria, N.F.—Fluidextract of krameria (45%) in syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 18 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Tinctura Krameriae (Tr. Kramer.), Tincture of Krameria, N.F.—Krameria (20%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 45 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Lac Vaccinum (Lac Vaccinum), Cow’s Milk, N.F.
Lac Fermentatum (Lac Ferment.), Fermented Milk, N.F.(Kumyss).—A fermentation product obtained by the action of yeast on cow’s milk to which sugar (sucrose) has been added. The following is an unofficial formula:
Take a quart of skim milk, one-fifth of a cake of yeast and two tablespoonfuls of sugar. Heat the milk. Dissolve the yeast in a little water and mix it with the sugar and lukewarm milk. Pour the mixture into strong bottles, stopper them tightly with new corks, and tie down the corks with strong twine. Shake the bottles well and place in a refrigerator to ferment slowly. After three days lay the bottles on their sides, turning them occasionally. Five days are required to complete the fermentation.
Dosage: 250 Cc. or 8 fluidounces (N.F.).
Lactucarium (Lactucar.), Lactucarium, U.S.P.—The dried juice of a species of wild lettuce.
Action and Uses: Inefficient and obsolete hypnotic and respiratory sedative. The proprietary preparation to which its popularity was due was found to contain morphine. Lactucarium is now seldom used.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.). Not given as such.
Syrupus Lactucarii (Syr. Lactucar.), Syrup of Lactucarium, U.S.P.—Tincture of lactucarium (10%) and citric acid, flavored with orange flower water, in glycerin and syrup.
Dosage: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.). Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
Tinctura Lactucarii (Tr. Lactucar.), Tincture of Lactucarium, U.S.P.—Lactucarium (50%) in glycerin, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Lappa (Lappa), Lappa, N.F.(Burdock Root).
Action and Uses: Obsolete “alterative,” used in nostrums.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Lappae (Fldext. Lapp.), Fluidextract of Lappa, N.F.—Lappa (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
Leptandra (Leptand.), Leptandra, N.F.(Culver’s Root).—Rhizome and roots.
Action and Uses: Unreliable cathartic; without advantage over resin of podophyllum.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Extractum Leptandrae (Ext. Leptand.), Extract of Leptandra, N.F.(Powdered Extract of Leptandra).—A hydroalcoholic extract, diluted with starch. One Gm. represents 4 Gm. leptandra.
Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Leptandrae (Fldext. Leptand.), Fluidextract of Leptandra, N.F.—Leptandra (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
Limonis Cortex (Limon. Cort.), Lemon Peel, U.S.P.
Action and Uses: Used for the preparation of lemon flavors.
Tinctura Limonis Corticis (Tr. Limon. Cort.), Tincture of Lemon Peel, U.S.P.—Fresh lemon peel (50%) treated with alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 83 per cent.
LINIMENTA, LINIMENTS.—Liquid preparations intended for external application. For the various official liniments, see under the names of the respective chief ingredients.
*Linum (Linum), Linseed, U.S.P.(Flaxseed).—Used in demulcent infusions, also when crushed or ground inpoultices. If employed where the skin is broken the entire poultice should be sterilized by boiling before it is applied, in order to avoid infection.
LIQUORES, SOLUTIONS.—Aqueous liquid preparations in which one or more substances are completely dissolved.
For the various official solutions, see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Liquor Acidi Arsenosi, see underArseni Trioxidum; for Liquor Antisepticus, underAcidum Boricum; for Liquor Antisepticus Alkalinus, underPotassii Bicarbonas; for Liquor Arseni et Hydrargyri Iodidi, underArseni Iodidum; for Liquor Arsenicalis Clemens, underPotassii Arsenas; for Liquor Calcis Sulphuratae, underCalcii Sulphidum Crudum; for Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetas, underAmmonii Acetas; for Liquor Zinci et Alumini Compositus and Liquor Zinci et Ferri Compositus, underZinci Sulphas.
Lithii Bromidum (Lith. Brom.), Lithium Bromide, U.S.P.—LiBr (not less than 85%).
White, granular, odorless, very deliquescent salt with a sharp, slightly bitter taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.6) and soluble in alcohol and in ether.
Action and Uses: Used like other bromides, over which it has no advantage. For the supposed urate-solvent properties of lithium, seeLithii Carbonas.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
Elixir Lithii Bromidi (Elix. Lith. Brom.), Elixir of Lithium Bromide, N.F.—Lithium bromide (8.5%) in syrup, water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 7 per cent.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Lithii Carbonas (Lith. Carb.), Lithium Carbonate, U.S.P.—Li2CO3.
Light white, odorless powder with an alkaline taste. Soluble in water (1:78); almost insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Used in the same way as sodium carbonate; without advantage over the latter. Lithium was formerly given to promote the elimination of urates because it was supposed to have special urate-solvent properties, but under the conditions existing in the body these properties do not come into play.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
Lithii Citras (Lith. Cit.), Lithium Citrate, U.S.P.
White, odorless powder or granules, with a cooling, faintly alkaline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1.4), very slightly soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Used like citrates of sodium or potassium, over which it has no advantage. For the supposed urate-solvent properties of lithium, see Lithii Carbonas.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
Elixir Lithii Citratis (Elix. Lith. Cit.), Elixir of Lithium Citrate, N.F.—Lithium citrate (8.5%), in aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
Uses: An objectionable alcoholic preparation of lithium.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
Sal Lithii Citratis Effervescens (Sal. Lith. Cit. Eff.), Effervescent Salt of Lithium Citrate, N.F.—Lithium citrate (5%), sodium bicarbonate (57%), tartaric acid (30%) and citric acid, the three last-named yielding sodium tartrate and sodium citrate.
Uses: Superfluous, and in view of its small lithium content, misnamed.
Dosage: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (N.F.).
Lithii Salicylas (Lith. Salicyl.), Lithium Salicylate, N.F.
White or grayish white odorless powder, with a sweetish taste; deliquescent in a moist atmosphere. Very soluble in water or alcohol.
Action and Uses: As a salicylate, inferior to sodium salicylate. Adequate doses would produce the toxic effects of lithium. For the supposed urate-solvent effects of lithium salts, seeLithii Carbonas.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Elixir Lithii Salicylatis (Elix. Lith. Salicyl.), Elixir of Lithium Salicylate, N.F.—Lithium salicylate (8.5%) in aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
Uses: An objectionable alcoholic salicylic preparation.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Lobelia (Lobel.), Lobelia, U.S.P.(Indian Tobacco).—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Expectorant, nauseant and emetic, resembling nicotine. Has fallen into disuse because of dangerous effects.
Dosage: 0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Lobeliae (Fldext. Lobel.), Fluidextract of Lobelia, U.S.P.—Lobelia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 0.15 Cc. or 2-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).
Tinctura Lobeliae (Tr. Lobel.), Tincture of Lobelia, U.S.P.(Lobeliae Tinctura, P.I.).—Lobelia (10%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
LOTIONES, LOTIONS(Washes).—Liquid mixtures, usually of solid medicinal substances suspended in water for external use.
For the various official lotions see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Lotio Ammoniacalis Camphorata, see underAmmonia; for Lotio Flava, underHydrargyri Oxidum Flavum; for Lotio Nigra, underHydrargyri Chloridum Mite; for Lotio Plumbi et Opii, underPlumbi Acetas.
Lupulinum (Lupul.), Lupulin, N.F.—Glandular powder separated from hops.
Action and Uses: Bitter tonic without material advantage over gentian. Reputed hypnotic and anaphrodisiac effects probably attributable to the alcohol in which it is commonly dissolved.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Lupulini (Fldext. Lupul.), Fluidextract of Lupulin, N.F.—Lupulin (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
Oleoresina Lupulini (Oleores. Lupul.), Oleoresin of Lupulin, N.F.—The ether extract of lupulin.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Lycopodium (Lycopod.), Lycopodium, U.S.P.—The spores of a moss.
Very inflammable.
Action and Uses: Used as an inert dusting powder for the skin, and as diluent for insufflations of boric acid, tannin, etc., for the throat, nose and ear.
Macis (Macis), Mace, N.F.—The arillode (inner covering) removed from nutmeg (myristica).
Yellowish or brownish, fragrant, branched and lobed bands, or orange-buff or orange-brown powder, with a warm, aromatic taste.
Action and Uses: Aromatic flavor and carminative without advantage over cardamom.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
MAGMATA, MAGMAS.—Suspensions of insoluble or nearly insoluble substances.
*Magnesii Carbonas (Mag. Carb.), Magnesium Carbonate, U.S.P.—A mixture of magnesium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide.
Light, white, friable masses or bulky white powder, odorless and with a slight earthy taste. Practically insoluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Used internally against gastric hyperacidity and as a mild laxative; externally as dusting powder. See also Magma Magnesiae, underMagnesii Hydroxidum.
Dosage: 3 Gm. or 45 grains (U.S.P.).
Mistura Magnesiae, Asafoetidae et Opii (Mist. Mag. Asafoet. et Opii), Mixture of Magnesia, Asafetida and Opium, N.F.(Mistura Magnesiae et Asafoetidae, N.F. III, Dewees’ Carminative).—Magnesium carbonate (5%), tincture of asafetida (7.5%), tincture of opium (1%), and sugar in water. Absolute alcohol content about 7 per cent.
Uses: Complex and irrational mixture intended for use in diarrhea.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Magnesii Chloridum (Magnes. Chlorid.), Magnesium Chloride, N.F.—MgCl2+ 6H2O.
Colorless transparent crystals or white translucent pieces; deliquescent in moist air. Very soluble in water (1:0.6) and soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Similar to but without advantage over magnesium sulphate.
Dosage: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (N.F.).
*Magnesii Citras, Magnesium Citrate.
*Liquor Magnesii Citratis (Liq. Mag. Cit.), Solution of Magnesium Citrate, U.S.P.—Magnesium citrate corresponding to not less than 1.5 per cent. of magnesium oxide.
Uses: Efficient and not distasteful mild saline laxative.
Dosage: 350 Cc. or 12 fluidounces (1 bottle) (U.S.P.).
Magnesii Hydroxidum, Magnesium Hydroxide.
Magma Magnesiae (Magma Mag.), Magnesia Magma, U.S.P.(Milk of Magnesia).—A suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water [equivalent to about 7%Mg(OH)2] forming a thick, white liquid.
Uses: Widely used as mild alkaline laxative and tooth wash.
Dosage: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
*Magnesii Oxidum (Mag. Oxid.), Magnesium Oxide, U.S.P.(Magnesia, Calcined Magnesia, Light Magnesia).—MgO (not less than 96%).
A white, bulky, odorless powder with an earthy but not saline taste. Almost insoluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Useful antacid and laxative.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
Magnesii Oxidum Ponderosum (Mag. Oxid. Pond.), Heavy Magnesium Oxide, U.S.P.(Heavy Magnesia).—MgO (96%).
White, dense powder.
Action and Uses: Used like magnesium oxide.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
*Magnesii Sulphas (Mag. Sulph.), Magnesium Sulphate, U.S.P.(Epsom Salt).—MgSO4+ 7H2O.
Small, colorless, odorless crystals, with a cooling, saline, bitter taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1); almost insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: One of the most active of the saline cathartics.
Dosage: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.), in solution. A solution containing 1 Gm. of salt in each Cc. may be given, 5 Cc. every hour until a laxative effect is secured. This should usually be diluted with water.
Liquor Magnesii Sulphatis Effervescens (Liq. Mag. Sulph. Eff.), Effervescent Solution of Magnesium Sulphate, N.F.—Magnesium sulphate (about 7%) with syrup of citric acid, potassium citrate and water.
Dosage: The contents of a bottle, about 350 Cc. or nearly 12 fluidounces (N.F.).
Maltum (Maltum), Malt, U.S.P.—Malted barley, capable of converting not less than 5 times its weight of starch into sugars.
Yellowish grains with a characteristic odor and a sweet taste.
Action and Uses: Used to digest starch by its diastase.
Extractum Malti (Ext. Malt.), Extract of Malt, U.S.P.—Syrupy liquid.
Dosage: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.).
Malvae Folia (Malv. Fol.), Mallow Leaves, N.F.
Action and Uses: Demulcent “herb tea,” without definite indications for its use.
Mangani Citras Solubilis (Mangan. Cit. Sol.), Soluble Manganese Citrate, N.F.(Manganese and Sodium Citrate).
Yellowish or pinkish white powder or translucent scales, odorless and having a slightly bitter, astringent taste. Freely soluble in water (1:4) and nearly insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Manganese salts have been tried as hematinic tonics, but are of very doubtful value. The choice among the various salts is a matter of convenience. The soluble citrate is typical of the soluble manganese salts, the dioxide of the insoluble.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Mangani Dioxidum Praecipitatum (Mangan. Diox. Praec.), Precipitated Manganese Dioxide, U.S.P.—Chiefly MnO2.
Heavy, odorless, tasteless black powder. Insoluble in water or alcohol.
Action and Uses: SeeMangani Citras Solubilis.
Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
Mangani Glycerophosphas Solubilis (Mangan. Glycerophos. Sol.), Soluble Manganese Glycerophosphate, N.F.(Soluble Manganous Glycerinophosphate).—A mixture of manganese glycerophosphate and citric acid.
Yellowish or pinkish white, odorless powder, with an acid taste. Freely soluble in water (1:4); alcohol dissolves the citric acid and leaves a residue which is nearly insoluble in water.
Action and Uses: As a manganese compound it has no material advantage over other manganese salts. For a discussion of glycerophosphates, seeSodii Glycerophosphas.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Mangani Hypophosphis (Mangan. Hypophos.), Manganese Hypophosphite, N.F.—Mn(H2PO2)2+ H2O.
Pink, odorless, nearly tasteless powder. Freely soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: As a manganese compound, has no material advantage over other manganese salts. For a discussion of hypophosphites, seeCalcii Hypophosphis.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Mangani Sulphas (Mangan. Sulph.), Manganese Sulphate, N.F.—MnSO4(about 65%).
Pale rose-colored, translucent, odorless crystals, with a slightly bitter taste, slightly efflorescent in moist air. Freely soluble in water (1:1) and insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Without material advantage over other manganese salts.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Manna (Manna), Manna, U.S.P.—A dried sap.
Action and Uses: Mild laxative; antiquated.
Dosage: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.) as infusion.
Syrupus Mannae (Syr. Mann.), Syrup of Manna, N.F.—Manna (12.5%) and alcohol in syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 6 per cent.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
MASSAE, MASSES.—Soft solid preparations of such consistency that they can readily be made into pills. For the various masses, see under the names of the respective drugs.
Mastiche (Mastic.), Mastic, N.F.—A resin.
Completely soluble in ether and almost completely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Carminative, without special advantage over cardamom or fennel.
Dosage: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
Matico (Matic.), Matico, N.F.(Matico Leaves).
Action and Uses: Obsolete genito-urinary “stimulant,” without advantage over buchu, etc.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Matico (Fldext. Matic.), Fluidextract of Matico, N.F.—Matico (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Matricaria (Matricar.), Matricaria, U.S.P.(German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile).—Flower heads.
Action and Uses: Popularly used as a bitter and aromatic “tea” and poultice, any effects being due mostly to the hot water.
Dosage: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.).
Mel (Mel), Honey, U.S.P.
Action and Uses: Demulcent.
Mel Depuratum (Mel Depurat.), Clarified Honey, U.S.P.
Mel Rosae (Mel Rosae), Honey of Rose, U.S.P.—Fluidextract of rose and clarified honey. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
Uses: Flavoring vehicle; rarely used.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
Melilotus (Melilot.), Melilot, N.F.(Yellow Sweet Clover).—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Formerly used as a stimulant and antispasmodic and in the treatment of neuralgia especially associated with debility. Now seldom used; no scientific indications for its use.
MELLITA, HONEYS.—Sweet liquids having honey as a base. For the various honeys, see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Mel Rosae, see underMel; for Mel Rosae et Sodii Boratis, see underSodii Boras.
*Mentha Piperita (Menth. Pip.), Peppermint, U.S.P.—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Carminative and flavor, used chiefly in the form of the oil and spirit, which see underOleum Menthae Piperitae.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
Mentha Viridis (Menth. Vir.), Spearmint, U.S.P.—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Same as those of peppermint. SeeOleum Menthae Viridis.
Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
*Menthol (Menthol), Menthol, U.S.P.—Obtained from oil of peppermint or other mint oils.
Colorless crystals, with a strong peppermint odor and an aromatic taste. Slightly soluble in water; very soluble in alcohol, chloroform or petroleum benzin.
Action and Uses: Used locally as counterirritant and analgesic; sometimes internally as carminative.
Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain.
Inunctum Mentholis (Inunct. Menthol.), Menthol Inunction, N.F.—Menthol (5%) and hydrous wool fat.
Inunctum Mentholis Compositum (Inunct. Menthol. Co.), Compound Menthol Inunction, N.F.—Menthol (5%), methyl salicylate (10%) and hydrous wool fat.
Menthol Camphoratum (Menthol Camph.), Camphorated Menthol, N.F.(Campho-Menthol, N.F. III, Camphor and Menthol).—Camphor (47.5%), menthol (47.5%) and alcohol.
Nebula Mentholis (Nebul. Menthol.), Menthol Spray, N.F.—Menthol (2%) in light liquid petrolatum.
Nebula Mentholis Composita (Nebul. Menthol. Co.), Compound Menthol Spray, N.F.—Menthol (1%), camphor (1%), methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and oil of cinnamon in light liquid petrolatum.
Petroxolinum Mentholis (Petrox. Menthol.), Menthol Petroxolin, N.F.(Menthol Petrox).—Menthol (17%) in liquid petroxolin.
Menyanthes (Menyanth.), Menyanthes, N.F.(Buckbean, Marsh Trefoil).—Leaves ofMenyanthes trifoliata.
Action and Uses: Obsolete bitter; no special indications for its use.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
*Methylis Salicylas (Methyl. Salicyl.), Methyl Salicylate, U.S.P.(Oleum Gaultheriae, U.S.P. VIII, Oil of Wintergreen, Oleum Betulae, U.S.P. VIII, Oil of Sweet Birch, Oil of Teaberry).—Produced synthetically or obtained from wintergreen (oil of wintergreen) or from birch (oil of sweet birch).
Colorless, yellowish or reddish liquid, with a wintergreen odor and taste. Sparingly soluble in water and miscible with alcohol and glacial acetic acid.
Action and Uses: Chiefly used as flavor. In sufficient amounts, antirheumatic and antipyretic.
Dosage: 0.75 Cc. or 12 minims (U.S.P.). May be applied externally either pure or diluted (10%) in ointment. For absorption through the skin is best diluted with a fatty oil.
Petroxolinum Methylis Salicylatis (Petrox. Methyl. Salicyl.), Methyl Salicylate Petroxolin, N.F.(Methyl Salicylate Petrox).—Methyl salicylate (20%), in liquid petroxolin.
Methylthioninae Chloridum (Methylthionin. Chlor.), Methylthionine Chloride, U.S.P.(Methylthioninae Hydrochloridum, U.S.P. VIII, Methylene Blue).
Dark green powder or crystals with a bronze-like luster. Freely soluble in water and alcohol, forming a deep blue solution.
Action and Uses: Sometimes used as urinary antiseptic; also in the treatment of malaria and some neuralgic conditions. In the latter use, is of doubtful value.
Dosage: 0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
Mezereum (Mezereum), Mezereum, U.S.P.(Mezereon).—A bark.
Action and Uses: Antiquated antisyphilitic and vesicant.
Fluidextractum Mezerei (Fldext. Mezer.), Fluidextract of Mezereum, N.F.—Mezereum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
MISTURAE, MIXTURES.—Liquid preparations containing insoluble or partly soluble medicinal substances suspended in them.
For the various official mixtures, see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Mistura Adstringens, see underCupri Sulphas; for Mistura Camphorae Acida, Mistura Carminativa and Mistura Glycyrrhizae Composita, underOpium; for Mistura Ferri Composita, underFerri Carbonas; for Mistura Camphorae Aromatica and Mistura Oleo-Balsamica, underOleum Lavandulae; for Mistura Pectoralis Stokes, underAmmonii Carbonas.
Morphina (Morphina), Morphine, U.S.P.—An alkaloid obtained from opium.
Colorless or white, odorless crystals or powder. Very slightly soluble in water (1:3,340) and soluble in alcohol (1:210).
Action and Uses: Central analgesic, hypnotic and respiratory sedative and depressant; also constipative. Is only slightly depressant to the circulation. Eliminated mainly through the bowels. Should not be used to control cough if this is associated with marked expectoration. Its habit-forming power should be constantly remembered.
Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
*Morphinae Hydrochloridum (Morph. Hydrochl.), Morphine Hydrochloride, U.S.P.(Morphine Chloride).
White, odorless needles, masses or powder. Soluble in water (1:17.5) and in alcohol (1:52).
Action and Uses: SeeMorphina.
Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
Syrupus Morphinae et Acaciae (Syr. Morph. et Acac.), Syrup of Morphine and Acacia, N.F.(Syrupus Pectoralis, N.F. III, Jackson’s Pectoral Syrup).—Morphinehydrochloride (0.055%) flavored with oil of sassafras in syrup of acacia.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
*Morphinae Sulphas (Morph. Sulph.), Morphine Sulphate, U.S.P.
White, odorless crystals or masses. Soluble in water (1:15.2) and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:565).
Action and Uses: SeeMorphina.
Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus cum Morphina (Syr. Pin. Strob. c. Morph.), Compound Syrup of White Pine with Morphine, N.F.(Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus, N.F. III).—Morphine sulphate (0.04%) in compound syrup of white pine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
Uses: Objectionable expectorant mixture containing morphine.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
Moschus (Mosch.), Musk, U.S.P.(Tonquin Musk, Deer Musk).—A dried animal secretion.
Action and Uses: Antiquated analeptic.
Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
Tinctura Moschi (Tr. Mosch.), Tincture of Musk, U.S.P.—Musk (5%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 48 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
MUCILAGINES, MUCILAGES.—Aqueous solutions of gums or the mucilaginous principles of vegetable substances. For the various mucilages, see under the names of the respective drugs.
MULLAE, MULLS.—Ointments of high fusing points spread on soft muslin or “mull.” For the various mulls, see under the names of the respective active constituents.
Myrica (Myrica), Bayberry Bark, N.F.—Bark of the root.
Action and Uses: Formerly recommended as digestive, nutritive and nervous stimulant. No scientific indications for its use.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
Pulvis Myricae Compositus (Pulv. Myric. Co.), Compound Powder of Bayberry, N.F.(Composition Powder).—Bayberry bark (60%), Jamaica ginger (30%), capsicum and clove.
Uses: An obsolete carminative.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Myristica (Myrist.), Myristica, U.S.P.(Nutmeg).
Action and Uses: Aromatic and carminative.
*Myrrha (Myrrh.), Myrrh, U.S.P.(Gum Myrrh).—A gum resin.
Action and Uses: Protective and local stimulant to the mucous membranes. Internally, carminative.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
*Tinctura Myrrhae (Tr. Myrrh.), Tincture of Myrrh, U.S.P.—Myrrh (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 87 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
NEBULAE, SPRAYS.—Spray solutions, intended for the application of medicaments in solution to the throat and nose by means of suitable atomizers. For Nebula Aromatica, see underPetrolatum Liquidum; for the various other sprays, see underEucalyptol,MentholandThymol.
Nitrogenii Monoxidum (Nitrogen. Monox.), Nitrogen Monoxide, U.S.P.(Nitrous Oxide, “Laughing Gas”).—N2O.
A colorless gas with a slight characteristic odor and a sweetish taste.
Action and Uses: For inhalation anesthesia.
*Nux Vomica (Nux Vom.), Nux Vomica, U.S.P.(Strychni Semen, P.I.).—Seeds yielding not less than 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids, chiefly strychnine and brucine.
Action and Uses: Used as bitter stomachic and tonic, depending on its strychnine.
Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
*Extractum Nucis Vomicae (Ext. Nuc. Vom.), Extract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P.(Powdered Extract of Nux Vomica, Nucis Vomicae Extractum P.I.).—Yields about 16 per cent. of alkaloids.
Dosage: 0.015 Gm. or 1/4 grain (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Nucis Vomicae (Fldext. Nuc. Vom.), Fluidextract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P.—Nux vomica (100%) yielding about 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
Dosage: 0.05 Cc. or 1 minim (U.S.P.).
*Tinctura Nucis Vomicae (Tr. Nuc. Vom.), Tincture of Nux Vomica, U.S.P.(Strychni Tinctura, P.I.).—Nux vomica (10%) yielding about 0.25 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 71 per cent.
Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
OLEA INFUSA (OL. INF.), INFUSED OILS, N.F.—Liquid preparation made by extracting drugs by fixed oils.
OLEATA, OLEATES.—Oleates are combinations of alkaloids or metallic oxids with oleic acid or with mixtures of oleic acid with a fixed oil. They have no real advantage over simpler ointments. For the official oleates see under the names of the respective drugs.
OLEORESINAE, OLEORESINS.—Oleoresins are thick liquid preparations made by extracting the drug with ether, alcohol or acetone. For the official oleoresins see under the names of the respective drugs.
OLEOSACCHARA (OLEOSACCHARA), OIL-SUGARS, N.F.(Elaeosacchara).—Mixtures of volatile oil (2%) with sugar in fine powder.
Oleum Aethereum (Ol. Aether.), Ethereal Oil, N.F.—A volatile liquid consisting of equal volumes of heavy oil of wine (chiefly ethyl esters of sulphuric acid) and ether. An indefinite and obsolete ingredient of the medieval “Hoffmann’s anodyne.”
Oleum Amygdalae Amarae (Ol. Amygd. Amar.), Oil of Bitter Almond, U.S.P.(Bitter Almond Oil).—A volatile oil yielding benzaldehyde (not less than 85%) and hydrocyanic acid (about 3%).
Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohol or ether.
Action and Uses: Flavoring agent, especially for emulsions. Also used as a “sedative,” but probably without value.
Dosage: 0.03 Cc. or 1/2 minim (U.S.P.).
Aqua Amygdalae Amarae (Aq. Amygd. Amar.), Bitter Almond Water, U.S.P.—A solution of oil of bitter almond in water.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
Elixir Amygdalae Compositum (Elix. Amygd. Co.), Compound Elixir of Almond, N.F.—Oil of bitter almond, vanillin, orange flower water, syrup, water and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
Spiritus Amygdalae Amarae (Sp. Amygd. Amar.), Spirit of Bitter Almond, U.S.P.—Oil of bitter almond, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 76 per cent.
Oleum Amygdalae Expressum (Ol. Amygd. Exp.), Expressed Oil of Almond, U.S.P.(Oil of Sweet Almond).—A fixed oil; similar to olive oil.
Action and Uses: Emollient, nutritive and laxative.
Oleum Anisi (Ol. Anisi), Oil of Anise, Oil of Star Anise, U.S.P.(Anise Oil).—A volatile oil from anise and from star anise.
Very slightly soluble in water; very soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative and flavor.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), on sugar.
Aqua Anisi (Aq. Anisi), Anise Water, U.S.P.—A solution of oil of anise in water.
Spiritus Anisi (Sp. Anisi), Spirit of Anise, U.S.P.—Oil of anise (10%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Oleum Aurantii (Ol. Aurant.), Oil of Orange, U.S.P.(Oleum Aurantii Corticis, U.S.P. VIII, Orange Oil, Oil of Sweet Orange).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether.
Action and Uses: Aromatic flavor.
Spiritus Aurantii Compositus (Sp. Aurant. Co.), Compound Spirit of Orange, U.S.P.—Oils of orange, lemon, coriander and anise, in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 69 per cent.
Oleum Aurantii Amari (Ol. Aurant. Amar.), Oil of Bitter Orange, N.F.—A volatile oil.
Practically insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol (1:4).
Action and Uses: Flavoring agent.
Elixir Aurantii Amari (Elix. Aurant. Amar.), Elixir of Bitter Orange, N.F.(Replacing Elixir Curassao, N.F. III).—Oil of bitter orange, tincture of bitter orange peel, stronger orange flower water, in syrup, water and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 28 per cent.
Oleum Aurantii Florum (Ol. Aurant. Flor.), Oil of Orange Flowers, N.F.(Oil of Neroli).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Flavoring agent.
Oleum Bergamottae (Ol. Bergam.), Oil of Bergamot, N.F.—A volatile oil.
Practically insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Flavoring agent.
Spiritus Odoratus (Sp. Odorat.), Perfumed Spirit, N.F.—Oils of bergamot, lemon, rosemary, lavender and orange flowers, acetic ether, water and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
Oleum Betulae Empyreumaticum Rectificatum (Ol. Bet. Empyr. Rect.), Rectified Oil of Birch Tar, N.F.(Rectified Empyroligneous Oil of Birch, Oleum Rusci Rectificatum).—An oil obtained by the dry distillation of the bark and wood of white birch.
Insoluble in water; soluble in dehydrated alcohol, ether and chloroform.
Action and Uses: Similar to tar; employed locally as a stimulant and antiseptic in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema.
Dosage: 2 to 10 per cent. ointment.
Oleum Cadinum (Ol. Cadin.), Oil of Cade, U.S.P.(Cade Oil, Oil of Juniper Tar, Oleum Juniperi Empyreumaticum).—An empyreumatic oil obtained by the dry distillation of juniper wood.
Nearly insoluble in water; only partially soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Epidermal stimulant in chronic inflammatory skin diseases, acting similarly to tar.
Dosage: 1 to 10 per cent. ointment.
Petroxolinum Cadini (Petrox. Cadin.), Cade Petroxolin, N.F.(Cade Petrox).—Oil of cade (25%) in liquid petroxolin.
Oleum Cajuputi (Ol. Cajup.), Oil of Cajuput, U.S.P.(Cajuput Oil, Oil of Cajuput).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Counterirritant.
Oleum Cardamomi (Ol. Cardam.), Oil of Cardamom, N.F.—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; very soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic flavoring agent.
Elixir Cardamomi Compositum (Elix. Card. Co.), Compound Elixir of Cardamom, N.F.—Compound spirit of cardamom, alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol content about 9 per cent.
Spiritus Cardamomi Compositus (Sp. Card. Co.), Compound Spirit of Cardamom, N.F.—Oil of cardamom, anethol, oils of orange, cinnamon, caraway and clove, in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 72 per cent.
Uses: Flavoring agent.
Oleum Cari (Ol. Cari), Oil of Caraway, U.S.P.(Caraway Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
*Oleum Caryophylli (Ol. Caryoph.), Oil of Clove, U.S.P.(Clove Oil, Oil of Cloves).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Externally, rubefacient and counterirritant; internally, carminative; to some extent a local anesthetic.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
*Oleum Cassiae (Ol. Cass.), Oil of Cinnamon, U.S.P.(Oleum Cinnamomi, U.S.P. VIII, Cassia Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic flavor.
*Aqua Cinnamomi (Aq. Cinnam.), Cinnamon Water, U.S.P.—A saturated solution of oil of cinnamon in water.
Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
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.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
Acetum Aromaticum (Acet. Arom.), Aromatic Vinegar, N.F.—Acetic acid, alcohol and water, aromatized with oils of lavender, rosemary, juniper, peppermint, cinnamon, lemon and clove.
Uses: Refreshing inhalant and counterirritant.
Mistura Camphorae Aromatica (Mist. Camph. Arom.), Aromatic Camphor Mixture, N.F.(Parrish’s Camphor Mixture).—Camphor water (about 70%) in compound tincture of lavender and sugar. Absolute alcohol content about 17.5 per cent.
Uses: Aromatic carminative.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Mistura Oleo-Balsamica (Mist. Ol.-Balsam.), Oleo-Balsamic Mixture, N.F.—Oil of lavender, eugenol, oils of thyme, cinnamon, lemon and nutmeg with balsam of Peru in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
Action and Uses: Local stimulant.
Spiritus Lavandulae (Sp. Lavand.), Spirit of Lavender, U.S.P.—Oil of lavender (5%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Tinctura Lavandulae Composita (Tr. Lavand. Co.), Compound Tincture of Lavender, U.S.P.(Compound Spirit of Lavender).—Oil of lavender, oil of rosemary, Saigon cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and red saunders in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
Uses: Aromatic flavor and rubefacient.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Oleum Limonis (Ol. Limon.), Oil of Lemon, U.S.P.(Lemon Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Flavoring agent.
*Oleum Lini (Ol. Lini), Linseed Oil, U.S.P.(Oil of Flaxseed, Raw Linseed Oil).—A fixed oil.
Action and Uses: Internally, laxative; its disagreeable taste and odor have made it unpopular. Externally, protective emollient, especially as Linimentum Calcis (which see under Calx) in burns.
Dosage: 30 Cc. or 1 fluidounce (U.S.P.).
*Oleum Menthae Piperitae (Ol. Menth. Pip.), Oil of Peppermint, U.S.P.(Peppermint Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative and flavoring agent.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
*Aqua Menthae Piperitae (Aq. Menth. Pip.), Peppermint Water, U.S.P.—A saturated solution of oil of peppermint in distilled water.
Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)
*Spiritus Menthae Piperitae (Sp. Menth. Pip.), Spirit of Peppermint, U.S.P.(Essence of Peppermint).—Oil of peppermint (10%), colored with peppermint in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
Trochisci Menthae Piperitae (Troch. Menth. Pip.), Troches of Peppermint, N.F.—Oil of peppermint, with sugar and mucilage of tragacanth.
Dosage: 1 troche (N.F.).
Oleum Menthae Viridis (Ol. Menth. Vir.), Oil of Spearmint, U.S.P.(Spearmint Oil).—A volatile oil.
Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative and flavoring agent.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).