A bromine addition product of sesame oil, containing 10 per cent. of bromine in organic combination.
Actions and Uses.—Bromipin acts like the bromides, but as it yields its bromine more slowly it is thought to have less tendency to produce brominism. The combination is not broken up in the stomach, but a portion of the bromine is split off as soon as the oil enters the intestine. The oil with the remaining bromine is easily absorbed, and, similarly to other fats, is largely deposited in the tissues, where it is slowly split up. It is said to be more lasting in its action than the bromides. Dosage.—4 c.c. (1 fluidrachm), increased in cases of epilepsy to from 8 to 32 c.c. (2 to 8 fluidrachms); in emulsion with peppermint water and syrup, or pure, flavored with oil of peppermint. Manufactured by E. Merck, Darmstadt. (Merck & Co., New York.)
BROMIPIN—33⅓ PER CENT.
A 33⅓ per cent. brominized sesame oil. Manufactured by E. Merck, Darmstadt. (Merck & Co., New York.)