The National Formulary
USD 21st Edition 1926.
Compiledby
Ivor Hughes
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INFUSUM BRAYERAE. N. F.
Infusum of Brayera [Inf. Brayer.]
This infusion, which must be freshly
prepared, is made with 6 per cent. of the drug in boiling water.
The dose is eight
fluidounces ( 250 cc. )
INFUSUM GENTIANAE COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Infusion of Gentian [Inf.Gent. Co.]
This elixir contains 3 per cent. of gentian, flavored with coriander, and
bitter orange peel. It is used as a tonic, and is made by percolation.
The dose is from one to
four fluldrachms ( 4 -15 cc. )
INFUSUM ROSAE COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Infusion of Rose [Inf. Ros. Co.]
This preparation which deserves a larger use on account of its pleasant
flavor and beautiful color is made from red rose, diluted sulphuric acid,
sugar and water. It is used as a vehicle or mild astringent.
The dose is three
fluidounces ( 100 cc.)
INFUSUM SENNAE COMPOSITUM, N.F.
Compound Infusion of Senna [Inf. Senn. Co.]
This is the same as the former preparation of the U. S. IX. It represents
6 per cent. of senna and 12 per cent. each of manna and magnesium
sulphate.
The dose is four
fluidounces (120 cc.)
INUNCTUM MENTHOLIS. N F.
Menthol Inunction (Inunct. Menthol.]
The necessity for the peculiar name of this ointment is not apparent. It
is simply a 5 per cent. ointment of menthol in hydrous wool-fat.
INUNCTUM MENTHOLIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Menthol Inunction [Inunct. Menthol. Co.]
This preparation contains 5 per cent. of menthol and 10 per cent. of
methyl salicylate in hydrous wool fat;. It is counter-irritant as
well as locally anesthetic.
LAC FERMENTATUM N.F.
Fermented Milk [Lac. Ferment. Kumyss]
This well known dietetic preparation is made from fresh cows milk,
compressed yeast, and sugar, properly fermented, and is used as a
food for invalids.
The dose is eight
fluidounces ( 250 cc.)
LAVATIO ORI. N.F.
Mouth Wash [Lavat. Ori]
This is a sweetened aromatic solution of soap colored with fuchsin. Its
therapeutic virtues are not very obvious.
LINIMENTUM ACONITI ET CHLOROFORMI. N.F.
Liniment of Aconite and Chloroform [Lin. Aconit. et Chlorof.]
This preparation contains 4.5 per cent. fluidextract of aconite and 12.5
per cent. of chloroform in a mixture of alcohol and soap liniment.
It must not be confused with the dental liniment of aconite.
LINIMENTUM AMMONIAE. N.F.
Ammonia Liniment [Lin. Ammon.] Hartshorn Liniment; Volatile.Liniment.
This is the former preparation of the U.S.IX. It is used externally as a
rubefacient.
LINIMENTUM BELLADONNAE.. N.F.
Belladonna Liniment [Lin. Bellad.]
This is, like the former preparation of the U.S. IX, a 5 per cent.
solution of camphor in fluid-extract of belladonna.
LINIMENTUM CALAMINJE. N.F.
Calamine Liniment [Lin. Calam.]
This contains 8 per cent. each of prepared calamine and zinc oxide
suspended in lime liniment.
LINIMENTUM OPII COMPOSITUM. N. F.
Compound Liniment of Opium [Lin. Opii Co.] Canada Liniment.
This liniment contains 10 per cent. of tincture of opium, 22 per cent. of
oil of turpentine and 35 per cent. of ammonia water, with camphor,
alcohol and oil of peppermint, made into a somewhat permanent
emulsion with fresh egg albumen. It is used as a stimulating anodyne
application.
LINIMENTUM SAPONA TO-CAMPHOR.ATUM. N.F.
Camphorated Soap Liniment [Lin.Sapon.- Camph.] Solid Opodeldoc.
This liniment contains freshly prepared sodium stearate made by combining
monohydrated sodium carbonate and stearic acid, perfumed with camphor,
Oils of thyme and rosemary and ammonia water. It is a useless
survival of a former fad.
LINIMENTUM SAPONIS MOLLIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Liniment of Soft Soap [Lin. Sapon. Mol, Co.] Tinctura Saponis
Viridis Composita
There is no change in this preparation which was formerly classed as
compound tincture of green soap. It contains soft soap, oil of cade,
and alcohol.
LINIMENTUM SINAPIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Liniment of Mustard [Lin.Sinap. Co.]
This preparation contains 3 per cent. of volatile oil of mustard, with
fluidextract of mezereum, camphor, castor oil, and alcohol. It is an
active rubefacient.
LINIMENTUM TEREBINTHINAE. N.F.
Turpentine Liniment [Lin. Terebinth.] Kentish Ointment.
This differs materially from the Linimentum Terebinthinae of the Br. (see
Part I). It is used as a stimulating application to burns and ulcers.
LINIMENTUM TEREBINTHINAE ACETICUM. N.F.
Acetic Turpentine Liniment [Lin.Terebinth. Acet.]
Linimentum Album; Stokes' Liniment; St. John
Long's Liniment.
This liniment contains 40 per cent. of oil of turpentine, fresh egg, oil
of lemon, acetic acid and rose water. It is a powerful counter-irritant.
LIQUOR ALUMINI ACETATIS. N.F.
Solution of Aluminum Acetate [Liq. Alum. Acet.] Liquor Burowii. Burow,s
Solution.
An aqueous solution containing not less than 4.5 and not more than 5.5 Gm.
of neutral aluminum acetate [AI (C2H3O2) 3 = 204.10] in each 100 cc. N.F.
It is made by the reactions between lead acetate and aluminum
sulphate in aqueous solution. A process of assay is also given in
the text. It should be noted that this differs from the solution of
aluminum acetate' of the N. F. III which is now known as the
solution of the subacetate. It is astringent and antiseptic.
LIQUOR ALUMINI SUBACETATIS. N.F.
Solution of Aluminum Subacetate [Liq. Alum. Subacet.]
An aqueous solution containing not less than 7.5 Gm. and not more than 8
Gm. of basic aluminum acetate [AI ( C2H2O2) 2OH = 162.08] in each
100 cc. N.F. It is made from aluminum sulphate, acetic acid,
precipitated calcium carbonate and water. An assay process is also
given in the text. This preparation corresponds closely to the
Liquor Alumini Acetici of the German Pharmacopeia. It is an active
germicide, as well as astringent, and is used both as a gargle and as a
surgical dressing. It should generally be diluted with from 4 to 8
parts of water.
LIQUOR ANTISEPTICUS. N.F.
Antiseptic Solution [Liq. Antlsept.]
This is a hydro-alcoholic solution containing 2.5 per cent. of boric acid
with traces of thymol, eucalyptol, menthol and methyl salicylate. While it
possesses feeble antiseptic properties, it is chiefly useful to
flavor mouth-washes.
LIQUOR AROMATICUS ALKALINUS. N.F.
Alkaline Aromatic Solution [Liq. Aromat. Alk.] Liquor Antisepticus
Alkalinus, N.F. IV.
This solution contains 2 per cent. each of sodium borate and potassium
bicarbonate with small amounts of thymol, eucalyptol and methyl salicylate
and is sweetened with glycerin and colored with cudbear.
LIQUOR AURI ET ARSENI BROMIDI. N.F.
Solution of Gold and Arsenic Bromide [Liq. Aur. et Arsen. Brom.]
This is a reddish brown solution resulting from the interaction between
arsenic trioxide, bromauric acid and bromine. It was at one time lauded as
a remedy for diabetes but probably owes any value it may possess
chiefly to the arsenic in it.
The dose is from two to
five minims ( 0.12 - 0.3 cc. )
LIQUOR BISMUTHI. N.F.
Solution of Bismuth [Liq. Bism.]
This solution is made from glycerite of bismuth, alcohol, and distilled
water. About 3 grains of bismuth and sodium tartrate are represented in 1
fluidrachm of the finished solution. It is used as an intestinal
astringent, but does not possess the therapeutic virtues of the
insoluble bismuth salts.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
LIQUOR CALCIS SULPHURATA. N.F.
Solution of Sulphurated Lime [Liq. Calc. Sulphurat.]
Solution of Oxysulphuret of Calcium; Vleminckx' solution. Vleminckx'
Lotion
Thjs solution is made by boiling together lime, sublimed sulphur and
water. It is used as an external application in skin diseases.
LIQUOR CARMINI. N.F.
Solution of Carmine [Liq. Carmin.]
This solution is made from carmine, ammonia water, glycerin and water. It
is used as a red coloring solution.
LIQUOR CHLORI COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Chlorine [Liq.Chlor. Co.] Chlorine Water.
This is an aqueous solution containing, when freshly made, a mixture of
chlorine and chlorine oxides equivalent to about 0.35 Gm. of available
chlorine in each one hundred cc. N.F. It is made by reacting upon
potassium chlorate with hydrochloric acid and then dissolving the
products of the reaction in cold distilled water; this is
practically identical with the U. S. P. VIII process. It is used as
an intestinal antiseptic.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
LIQUOR COCCI. N.F.
Liquor Coccineus, N.F. III Cochineal Color [Liq. Cocci]
This solution is made from cochineal, potassium carbonate, alum, potassium
bitartrate, alcohol, glycerin, and water. Like the solution of carmine,
used to color preparations red.
LIQUOR FERRI ALBUMINATI. N.F.
Solution of Albuminized Iron [Liq. Ferr. Albumin.]
Solution of Albuminate of Iron; Solution of Ferric Albuminate.
The formula for this preparation has been materially altered. It is now
made by dissolving albuminized iron ( see Ferri Albuminatum, Part I
) in an aromatic vehicle. It is a clear yellowish brown liquid,
containing 5 per cent. of albuminized iron, or about a 2/5th of a
grain of metallic iron in the form of albuminate, in 1 fluidrachm of
the finished solution.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms (8 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR FERRI CITRATIS. N.F.
Solution of Ferric Citrate [Liq. Ferr. Cit.]
This is an aqueous solution containing ferric citrate corresponding to not
less than 8.75 Gm of metallic iron (Fe) in each 100 cc. N.F. It is a dark
reddish-brown liquid with an acid reaction. It is made from solution of
ferric sulphate, citric acid, ammonia water, and water; A process of
assay is given in the text.
The dose is ten minims
( 0.6 cc. )
LIQUOR FERRI PEPTONATI. N.F.
Solution of Peptonized Iron [Liq. Ferr. Pepton.]
It is made from pepsin, fresh egg albumen, hydrochloric acid, solution of
ferric oxychloride, alcohol, and sodium citrate made up into a pleasantly
flavored preparation with oil of orange, acetic ether, and vanillin,
using glycerin, syrup and distilled water. It contains 1.75 per cent
of peptonized iron, equivalent to about 2/5 of grain of metallic
iron, in I fluidrachm of the finished solution.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms (8 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR FERRI PEPTONATI ET MANGANI. N.F.
Solution of Peptonized Iron and Manganese [Liq. Ferr. Pepton. et ,Mangan.]
Solution of Iron Peptonate and Manganese.
This preparation is made from the same ingredients and In a similar manner
to the foregoing preparation with the addition of soluble manganese
citrate.
The dose is two
fluidrachms ( 8 cc. )
LIQUOR. FERRI SALICYLATIS. N.F.
Solution of Ferric Salicylate [Liq. Ferr. Salicyl. Salicylated Mixture of
Iron]
This preparation contains sodium salicylate, tincture of ferric citro-chloride,
ammonium carbonate, citric acid, methyl salicylate, glycerin, and
distilled water. Each fluidrachm is equivalent to about 7.5 grains
of sodium salicylate and 7.5 minims of tincture of ferric citro-chloride.
It has been recommended for cases of chronic rheumatism complicated
with anemia.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms ( 4 - 8 cc )
LIQUOR FERRI SUBSULPHATIS. N.F.
Solution of Ferric Subsulphate [Liq. Ferr. Subsulph.]
Monsel's Solution; Solution of Baeic Ferric Sulphate.
This is an aqueous solution containing basic ferric sulphate corresponding
to not less than 20 Gm. and not more than 22 Gm. of Fe in each 100
cc. It is essentially similar to the preparation formerly
recognized: by the U.S. IX, although the proportion of ingredients
used in its manufacture is somewhat different. The ferrous sulphate
is partially oxidized to the ferric condition by boiling with nitric
acid, but the amount of sulphuric acid being insufficient to form a
normal sulphate, the resulting salt has the approximate composition,
5Fe2(SO4)3.Fe2(OH) 6. It forms a reddish-brown acid liquid. It is a
valuable astringent and styptic.
The dose is from one to
three minims ( 0.06 - 0.20 cc.)
LIQUOR. HYDRASTINAE COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Hydrastine [Liq. Hydrastin. Co.] Colorless Hydrastine
Solution.
This preparation contains 0.3 per cent. each of the chlorides of
hydrastine, aluminum, calcium and magnesium with 0.1 per cent. of
potassium chloride in solution ill glycerin and water. It owes its
activity chiefly to the hydrastine.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms ( 4 - 8 cc.)
LIQUOR. HYPOPHOSPHITUM COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Hypophosphites [Liq. Hypophos. Co.]
This solution represents in each fluidrachm 1fs grain quinine, 1-250th of
a grain of strychnine and 1/4 grain. of iron, with calcium,
potassium, sodium, and manganese hypophosphites.
The dose is one to four
tiuidrachms (4-15 cc.)
LIQUOR IODI ET ZINCI PHENOLSULPHONATIS. N.F.
Solution of Iodine and Zinc Phenolsulphonate. [Liq. lodi et Phenolsul.]
Pyorrhea Astringent.
This contains 15 Gm. each of zinc phenolsulphonate and potassium iodide
with 20 Gm. of iodine in 100 cc. This solution should be recently
prepared when dispensed. N.F. It is used locally.
LIQUOR IODI PHENOLATUS. N. F. Liquor
lodi Carbolatus, N.F. III Phenolated Solution of Iodine [Liq.lod.
Phenol.]
Carbolized Solution of Iodine; Boulton's Solution; French Mixture.
This solution is made from compound solution of iodine, liquefied phenol,
glycerin, and water. The direction to expose it to sunlight until it is
decolorized destroys much of its therapeutic value. It represents about
0.5 per cent. of phenol. It is used externally.
LIQUOR PANCREATINI. N.F.
Solution of Pancreatin [Liq. Pancreat.] Liquor Pancreaticus; Pancreatic
Solution.
This solution is made from pancreatin, sodium bicarbonate, glycerin,
compound spirit of cardamom. alcohol, purified talc and water.
.About 1 grain of pancreatin is represented in 1 fluidrachm of the
finished solution. It is used as a digestive.
The dose is one to four
fluidrachms ( 4 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR PEPSINI. N.F.
Solution of Pepsin [Liq. Pepsin.]
l'his solution contains glycerite of pepsin, hydrochloric acid, glycerin
and water. One cc. of this solution will digest 10 Gm. of egg
albumen, carrying out the test according to the details of the U. S.
P. X assay under Pepsinum. N.F. It is too weak to be of therapeutic
value.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms ( 8 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR PEPSINI ANTISEPTICUS. N.F.
Antiseptic Solution of Pepsin [Liq. Pepsin. Antisept.]
This solution represents 5 per cent. of pepsin with traces of menthol,
eucalyptol and methyl salicylate. It is much stronger than the preceding;
One-tenth cc. of this solution will digest 10 Gm. of egg albumen
when carrying out the test according to the details of the U.S.P. X
assay under Pepsinum. N.F. It is used externally in the treatment of
old sores to assist their healing.
LIQUOR PEPSINI AROMATICUS. N. F.
Aromatic Solution of Pepsin [Liq. Pepsin. Arom.]
This solution of pepsin is flavored with cinnamon, pimenta and clove.
.About 1 grain of pepsin is represented in 1 fluidrachm of finished
solution. It is used as a digestive. One-fourth cc. of the solution
digests 10 Gm. of egg albumen, carrying out the test according to
the details of the U.S.P. under Pepsinum. N.F.
The dose is from two
to: four fluidraahms, ( 8 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR PHOSPHATUM ACIDUS. N.F.
Acid Solution of Phosphates [Liq. Phos. Acid. Solution of Acid
Phosphates]
This is now made by dissolving calcium and magnesium carbonate in
phosphoric acid and water. It represents 71!4 grains of dibasic
calcium phosphate in each fluidrachm.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc.)
LIQUOR PHOSPHATUM COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Phosphates [Liq. Phos. Co.]
This is a polypharmacal preparation containing the phosphates of ammonium,
calcium, iron, potassium, and sodium held in aqueous solution by the use
of glycerin and citric acid. It is used for making the compound
syrup of phosphates.
LIQUOR PHOSPHORI. N.F.
Solution of Phosphorus [Liq. Phosphor.] Thompson's Solution of
Phosphorus.
This solution is made from phosphorus, dehydrated alcohol, spirit of
peppermint and glycerin. It represents 0.07 per cent. of phosphorus. It is
used as a tonic and stimulant in nervous diseases.
The dose is from ten to
fifteen minims ( 0.6 -1.0 cc.)
LIQUOR PICIS CARBONIS. N.F.
Coal Tar Solution [Liq. Pic. Carbon.] Liquor Carbonis Detergens.
This preparation, sometimes known by the name of Liquor Carbonis Detergens,
is made by digesting 200 Gm. of coal tar and 100 Gm. of soap bark with
enough alcohol to make 1000 cc. It is used externally in skin
diseases.
LIQUOR PLUMBI SUBACETATIS DILUTUS. N.F.
Diluted Solution of Lead Subacetate. [Liq. Plumb. Subacet. Dil.] Lead
Water.
This is a mixture of 35 parts of solution of lead subacetate with 965
parts of water. It is too weak to be of any real value. It is used
locally.
LIQUOR POTASSII IODIDI. N. F.
Solution of Potassium Iodide [Liq. Pot. Iod.] Saturated Solution of
Potassium Iodide.
An aqueous solution containing not less than 97 Gm. and not more than 103
Gm. of KI (166.02) in each 100 cc. N.F.
The dose is from five
to ten minims ( 0.3 - 6 cc.) or more.
LIQUOR PROCAINAE HYDROCHLORIDI.
Solution of Procaine Hydrochloride [Liq. Procain Hydroch.] Dental
Anesthetic Solution.
This solution contains 2 Gm. of procaine hydrochloride in each 100 cc. of
0.9 per cent. sodium chloride solution, a little thymol being
present as a preservative. The N.F. has a note that, to each cc. of
this solution add 9,95 cc. of solution of Epinephrine Hydrochloride
just before employing hypodermically but such a memorandum seems to
us an infringement on the prerogatives of the physician.
LIQUOR SODAE ET MENTHAE. N.F.
Solution of Soda and Mint [Liq. Sod. et Menth] Mistura Sodle et Menthle;
Soda Mint.
This preparation contains sodium bicarbonate, aromatic spirit of ammonia
and spearmint or peppermint water. Each fluidrachm contains 3 grains
of the bicarbonate and 0.6 minim of aromatic spirit of ammonia. It
is used as an antacid and carminative.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms ( 8 -15 cc.)
LIQUOR SODII ARSENATIS. N.F.
Solution of Sodium Arsenate [Liq. Sod. Arsenat.]
An aqueous solution containing not less than 0.975 Gm. and not more than
1.025 Gm. of Na2 HA sO4 (185.97) in each 100 cc. N.F. This is the same as
the solution formerly official in the U.S. IX.
The dose is from three
to eight minims ( 0.2 - 0.5 cc )
LIQUOR SODII ARSENATIS, PEARSONII. N.F.
Pearson's Solution of Sodium Arsenate [Liq. Sod. Arsen. Pearson.]
Liquor Arsenicalis Pearsonii.
This preparation should not be confounded with the preceding Liquor Sodii
Arsenatis, which is ten times stronger than Pearson's solution. It
contains about 1/6th per cent. of crystallized sodium arsenate, or
about 10 per cent. of anhydrous sodium arsenate. Whenever it is
prescribed or dispensed, the name " Pearson " should be specified,
to avoid serious mistakes.
The dose is from twenty
to thirty minims ( 1 - 2 cc.)
LIQUOR. SODII BORATIS COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Sodium Borate [Liq. Sod. Bor. Co.] Dobell,s
Solution.
This solution contains about 1.5 per cent. each of sodium borate and
sodium bicarbonate and 0.3 per cent. of phenol, with glycerin and
water. It is widely need as a cleansing wash in inflammations of the
nose and pharynx.
LIQUOR SODII CITRATIS. N.F.
Solution of Sodium Citrate [Liq. Sod. Cit.] Mistura Sodii Citratis; Potio
Rivierii
This solution is made with 2 per cent. of citric acid and 2.5 per cent. of
sodium bicarbonate in distilled water. It should be freshly prepared. The
amount of sodium citrate formed, about 1.5 grains for each
fluidrachm, is so small that the solution has scarcely any effect
beyond that of a mildly saline drink.
The dose is officially
given as two fluidrachms (8 cc.) but it would require upwards of an
ounce to exercise any therapeutic effect.
LIQUOR SODII PHOSPHATIS COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Solution of Sodium Phosphate [Liq. Sod. Phos. Co.]
This preparation contains sodium phosphate crystals, citric acid,
glycerin, and distilled water. Each cc. l:epresents 1 gramme of
crystallized sodium phosphate. It is used as: a laxative.
The dose is from, one
to two fluidrachms ( 4 - 8 cc.).
LOTIO ALBA VETERINARIA. N.F.
Veterinary White Lotion [Lot. Alb. Vet.]
This preparation is the result of the reaction between zinc sulphate (23
Gm.), and lead acetate (30 Gm. in 1000 cc. of water.
LOTIO AMMONIACALIS CAMPHORATA.
N. F. Aqua Sedativa, N. F. III Ammoniated Camphor Wash [Lot. Ammon.
Camph.]
Aqua Sedativa; Sedative Water; Eau Sedative de Raspail.
This is an aqueous solution containing 6 per cent. each of sodium chloride
and ammonia water, with 10 per cent. spirit of camphor.
LOTIO CALAMINAE. N.F.
Calamine Lotion [Lot. Calam.]
This preparation contains 8 Gm. each of prepared calamine and zinc oxide
in 100 cc. of lime water with a little glycerin.
LOTIO CALAMINAE COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Calamine Lotion [Lot. Calam. Co.]
This is a 10 per cent. solution of liquefied phenol in calamine lotion.
LOTIO FLAVA. N.F.
Yellow Lotion [Lot. Flav.] Yellow Wash; Aqua Phagedrenica Flava.
It is made with 0.3 per cent. of corrosive mercuric chloride in lime water
slightly diluted with water. The mercury is present as a yellow hydroxide
in the finished preparation. It is used externally in skin diseases.
It is slightly weaker than the corresponding preparation of the Br.
(See Lotio Hydraruyri Flava, Part I.)
LOTIO NIGRA. N.F.
Black Lotion [Lot. Nigr.] Black Wash; AquaPhagedmnica Nigra.
It is made with 0.875 per cent. (formerly 0.75 per cent. ) of mild
mercurous chloride in lime water slightly diluted with water. The
mercury is largely present as a black suboxide. It is used
externally in skin diseases. It exceeds in strength the similar Br.
preparation, (see Lotio Hydrarqyri Nigra, Part I)
LOTIO PLUMBI ET OPII. N.F.
Lotion of Lead and Opium [Lot. Plumb. et Opii.] Lead and Opium Wash.
It contains, in each 100 cc. 1.75 grammes of lead acetate and 3.5 grammes
of tincture of opium. It is used as an astringent and sedative
external application.
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