The National Formulary
USD 21st Edition 1926
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Compiled by Ivor Hughes.
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MAGMA BISMUTHI. N.F.
Bismuth Magma [Magma Bism.]
Milk of Bismuth.
This is practically the same as the preparation formerly recognized
by the U. S. IX: It contains not less than 5.6 Gm. of Bi2O3 in each
100 cc.,
corresponding to not less than 7 Gm of bisrnuth sub nitrate in each 100
cc. N.F.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms (4 - 8 cc.)
MASSA COPAIBAE. N.F.
Mass of Copaiba [ Mass. Copaib.]
Solidified Copaiba.
This is a combination of copaiba with a hydrated magnesium oxide
reduced to a pilular consistence. It represents about 94 per cent. of
copaiba.
The dose is from
fifteen to thirty grains (1 - 2 Gm)
MEL
ROSAE ET SODII BORATIS. N. F.
Honey of Rose and Sodium Borate [Mel. Ros. et Sod. Bor.]
Honey of Rose with Borax.
This preparation is made with borax, glycerin, and honey of rose. It
is used as an astringent application.
MEL SODII BORATIS. N.F.
Honey of Sodium Borate [Mel. Sod. Bor.] Mel Boracis; Honey and Borax.
This preparation is made with borax, glycerin, and clarified honey.
It is used as a local application in sore throats.
MENTHOL CAMPHORATUM. N.F. Campho-Menthol, N.
F. III
Camphorated Menthol [Menthol. Camph.] Camphor arid Menthol.
Equal parts by weight of camphor and menthol with a small proportion
of alcohol added. Applied locally in neuralgia.
MISTURA ADSTRINGENS. N.F. Mistura Adstringen et Escharotica, N. F.
III
Astringent Mixture [Mist. Adstring.] Villate's Mixture.
This preparation is made from solution of leadsubacetate, copper
sulphate, zinc sulphate and diluted acetic acid. It should be well
shaken before dispensing to insure the even distribution of the
precipitated lead sulphate. It is used externally as an astringent and
escharotic.
MISTURA CARMINATIVA. N. F.
Carminative Mixture [Mist. Carminat.] Dalby's Carminative.
It is made from magnesium carbonate, potassium carbonate, tincture
of opium, oils of caraway, fennel, and peppermint, with syrup and
water. It contains 1 - 40th of a grain of opium in 10 minims of the
finished mixture.
The dose for an infant
is from five to ten minims ( 0.3-0.6 cc.)
MISTURA CHLORALIS ET POTASSII
BROMIDI COMPOSITA. N.F.
Compound Mixture of Chloral and Potassium
Bromide [Mist. Chloral. et Pot. Brom. Co.] Chloral and Bromide
Compound.
This preparation represents about 12 grains each of hydrated chloral and
potassium bromide, and 1/8 grain each of the extracts of cannabis and
hyoscyamus in each fluidrachm of the finished, mixture.
The dose is one
fluidrachm. ( 4 cc. )
MISTURA CHLOROFORMI ET MORPHINAE COMPOSITA.
N.F.
Compound Mixture of Chloroform and Morphine [Mist. Chlorof. et Morph.
Co.]
Mistura Chloroformi et Cannabis Indicae Composita, N .F. III; Chloroform
Anodyne.
This preparation contains chloroform, ether, tincture of cannabis,
tincture of capsicum, morphine sulphate, oil of peppermint, glycerin,
water, and alcohol. About 7.5 minims of chloroform, 11 minims of
tincture of cannabis, 1.5 minims of tincture of capsicum, 1 -7th of
a grain of morphine sulphate, are represented in I fluidrachm of the
finished mixture. It should not be confounded with chlorodyne, (see
Tinctura Ohloroformi et Morphinae Composita, Part I), which is a much
stronger preparation.
The dose is from thirty
to sixty minims ( 2-4 cc.)
MISTURA COPAIBAE. N.F.
Copaiba Mixture [Mist. Copaib.] Lafayette Mixture.
This preparation contains copaiba, spirit of nitrous ether, compound
tincture of lavender, solution of potassium hydroxide, syrup, and
mucilage of acacia. There is 7.5 minims each of copaiba and sweet
spirit of niter in one fluidrachm.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms ( 8 - 15 cc.)
MISTURA COPAIBAE ET OPII. N.F.
Mixture of Copaiba and Opium [Mist. Copaib.
et Opii.] Chapman's Mixture.
This preparation contains double the proportions of copaiba and
spirit of nitrous ether in the above, and in addition two minims of
tincture of opium in each fluidrachm. It is used in gonorrhea.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrac4ms (4 - 8 cc.)
MISTURA MAGNESIA ET ASAFOETIDAE ET OPII. N.F.
Mistura Magnesim et Asafetida, N. F. III
Mixture of Magnesia, Asafetida and Opium
[Mist. Mag., Asafoet. et Opii.] Dewee's Carminative.
This preparation contains 5 per cent. magnesium carbonate, 7.5 per
cent. tincture of asafetida, 1 per cent. tincture of opium, with
sugar and water. It is used as an anodyne and carminative.
The dose is from two to
four fluidrachms ( 8 -15 cc.)
MISTURA OLEO. BALSAMICA. N.F.
Oleo Balsamic Mixture [Mist. OI.aBalsam.] Hoffmann's Balsam.
This preparation contains 0.4 per cent. each of the oils of
lavender, thyme, lemon, nutmeg, and cinnamon, with eugenol, balsam
of Peru, and alcohol. Its greatest value lies in its pleasant odor.
MISTURA OPII ET CHLOROFORMI COMPOSITA. N. F.
Compound Mixture of Opium and Chloroform [Mist. Opii et Chlorof. Co.]
Squibb's Diarrhea Mixture.
This preparation contains 20 per cent. each of tincture of opium and
spirit of camphor, with tincture of capsicum, chloroform and alcohol.
The dose is from thirty
to forty minims (2 - 2 . 6 cc.)
MISTURA OPII ET RHEI COMPOSITA.
Compound Mixture of Opium and Rhubarb [Mist. Opii et Rhei Co.] Sun Cholera
Mixture.
This preparation contains 10 per cent. each
of tincture of capsicum and tincture of rhubarb, and 20 per cent.
each of tincture of opium, spirit of camphor, and spirit of
peppermint, dissolved in alcohol.
The dose is from twenty
to forty minims ( 1.3 - 2.5 cc.)
MISTURA PECTORALIS, STOKES. N.F.
Stokes' Expectorant [Mist. Pect. Stokes]
Each fluidrachm of this preparation represents, approximately, I
grain of ammonium carbonate, 2 minims each of fluidextracts of
squill and senega, and 10 minims of paregoric dissolved in water and
syrup of tolu. It is used as an expectorant.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
MISTURA RHEI ALKALINA. N.F.
Syrupus Rhei et Potassii Compositus, N. F. III
Alkaline Mixture of Rhubarb [Mist. Rhei Alk.] Elixir Rhei Alkalinum;
Neutralizing Cordial.
This preparation contains in each fluidrachm 1 minim of fluidextract of
rhubarb, half a minim of fluidextract of hydrastis and 1 grain of
potassium carbonate.
The official dose is given as
one fluiddrachm ( 4 cc. ) but this is evidently intended for
Infants; the
adult dose would be one
or two fluidounces (15 - 80 cc.)
MISTURA RHEI COMPOSITA. N.F.
Mistura Rhei et Sodae, U.S,P. VIII Compound Mixture of Rhubarb [Mist.Rhei
Co.]
Mixture of Rhubarb and Soda.
Each fluidrachm of this contains approximately 1 minim of
fluidextract of rhubarb, 0.2 minim of fluidextract of ipecac and 2
grains of sodium bicarbonate and 2 minims of spirit of peppermint.
The dose given by the
N.F. is one fluidrachm ( 4 cc. ) which is obviously intended for
infants.
MUCILAGO CHONDRI. N.F.
Mucilage of Chondrus [Mucil. Chondr.] Mucilage of Irish Moss.
This preparation contains 3 per cent. of Irish moss in water. It is
used as an emulsifying agent and demulcent.
MUCILAGO SASSAFRAS MEDULLA. N.F.
Mucilage of Sassafras Pith [Mucil. Sassaf. Medul.]
This preparation contains 3 gramme of .sassafras pith in each 100
cc. It is a bland mucilage used principally for eye lotions and
should always be freshly prepared.
The dose is four
fluidrachms ( 15 cc. )
MULLAE. Mulls N.F.
Steatine; Salve Mulle.
The mulls or salve mulls are very stiff ointments spread upon soft
muslin (mull) similar to a plaster. The base is usually suet or lard, but
wax or even lead plaster are used in some of the members of the
group. They are usually made in a wholesale manner, by machinery,
but the N.F. gives formulas for the retail preparation of several.
MULLA ACIDI SALICYLICI. N.F.
Salicylic Acid Mull [Mull. Ac. Salicyl.] (Unguentum Salicylatum Extensum.
This preparation contains 10 per cent. of salicylic acid with a
mixture of benzoinated suet and benzoinated lard.
MULLA CREOSOTI SALICYLATA. N.F.
Salicylated Creosote Mull [Mull. Creosot. Salicyl.]
UnguentumCreosoti Salicylatum Extensum.
This preparation contains 10 per cent. of salicylic acid and 20 per
cent. of creosote in a mixture of benzoinated suet and yellow wax.
MULLA HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI CORROSIVI. N.F.
Corrosive Mercuric Chloride Mull. [Mull.
Hydrarg. Chlor. Corros.]
Unguentum Hydrargyri Chloridi Corrosivi Extensum.
This preparation contains 0.2 per cent. of corrosive sublimate in a
mixture of benzoinated suet, benzoinated lard, and alcohol.
MULLA ZINCI. N.F.
Zinc Mull [Mull. Zinc.] Unguentum Zinci Extensum.
This preparation is made with zinc oxide, 10 per cent., in a mixture
of benzoinated suet and benzoinated lard.
NEBULA AROMATICA. N.F.
Aromatic Oil Spray [Nebul. Arom.] Aromatol.
This preparation contains phenol, menthol, thymol, camphor, benzoic
acid, eucalyptol, oil of cinnamon, oil of clove and methyl salicylate in
small proportions, in solution in light liquid petrolatum. It is
used in the form of a nebula or spray.
NEBULA EUCALYPTOLIS. N.F.
Eucalyptol Spray [Nebul: Eucalyptol.]
This preparation contains 5 per cent. of eucalyptol in solution in
light liquid petrolatum.
NEBULA MENTHOLIS. N. F.
Eucalyptol Spray [Nebul: Eucalyptol.]
This preparation contains 5 per cent. of eucalyptol in solution in
light liquid petrolatum.
NEBULA MENTHOLIS. N. F.
Menthol Spray [Nebul. Menthol.]
This preparation consists of a solution of 2 per cent. of menthol in
light liquid petrolatum.
NEBULA MENTHOLIS COMPOSITA. N.F.
Compound Menthol Spray [Nebul. Menthol. Co.]
This preparation contains I per cent. each of menthol and camphor,
with smaller amounts of methyl salicylate, eucalyptoI, and oil of cinnamon
in solution in light liquid petrolatum.
NEBULA THYMOLIS. N.F.
Thymol Spray [Nebul. Thymol.]
This preparation contains I per cent. of thymol in solution in light
liquid petrolatum.
ODONTALGICUM. N.F.
Toothache Remedy [Odontalg.]
This weirdly named' mixture p;eparation is a mixture of I part of
oil of cinnamon, 2 parts of phenol and 3 parts of methyl salicylate. It is
intended for local application to carious teeth.
OLEA INFUSA. N. F.
Infused Oils [Ol . Inf.]
The formula for these is a general one. They are made by moistening
the air dried drug with alcohol and ammonia water and infusing with
warm sesame oil they are of 10 per cent. strength.
OLEATUM QUININAE. N.F.
Infused Oils [Ol . Inf.]
The formula for these is a general one. They are made by moistening
the air dried drug with alcohol and ammonia water and infusing with
warm sesame oil they are of 10 per cent. strength.
OLEATUM QUININAE. N.F.
Oleate of Quinine [Oleat. Quin.]
This preparation contains 25 per cent. of quinine in oleic acid and
is used as a local anesthetic.
OLEATUM VERATRINAE. N.F.
Oleate of Veratrine [Oleat. Veratrin.]
This preparation contains 2 per cent. of veratrine in equal parts of
olive oil and oleic acid, and is used as an anodyne and rubefacient. It
should be used cautiously on account of the danger of systemic
poisoning.
OLEOSACCHARA. N.F.
Oil-sugars. Elaosacchara.
The N.F. gives a general formula for triturating any prescribed 0il
( 2 per cent. ) w1th sugar. What the need is of such a title is not
apparent.
OLEORESINA CUBEBAE. N. F.
Oleoresin of Cubeb [Oleores. Cubeb.]
This is prepared by exhausting cubeb with alcohol and evaporating
the extract. It is a dark greenish-brown liquid whose consistency varies
according to the relative proportions of oil and resin in the
original drug. After standing for some time it deposits a waxy and
crystalline precipitate which should be rejected, only the liquid
portion being used.
Dose, from five to ten minims (
0.3 - 0.6 cc. )
OLEUM AETHEREUM. N.F.
Ethereal Oil [Ol Aether.]
This is a volatile liquid consisting of equal volumes of ether and
of heavy oil of wine, pre-pared by distillation of alcohol with sulphuric
acid. It is transparent, nearly colorless, has a specific gravity of
0.905 at 25! C., a peculiar aromatic odor, and a pungent taste.
Preserve in small glass-stoppered bottles in a cool place. It is
used in the preparation of compound spirit of ether (Hoffmann's anodyne)
OLEUM HYOSCYAMI COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Oil of Hyoscyamus [Ol. Hyosc. Co.] Balsamum Tranquillans.
This preparation is made from 0.2 per cent. of the oils of lavender,
peppermint, rosemary, and thyme, with infused oil of hyoscyamus. It
is used as an anodyne.
OLEUM PHENOLATUM. N.F.
Phenolated Oil [Ol. Phenol.] Oleum Carbolatum; Carbolized Oil.
It is made by dissolving 5 per cent. of .phenol in olive oil. Used
externally.
OLEUM PHOSPHORATUM. N.F.
Phosphorated Oil [ Ol. Phosphorat.]
This preparation is made by dissolving 1 Gm. of phosphorus in 90
times its weight of expressed oil of almond with the aid of water
bath heat and adding to this solution enough ether to make 100 Gm. It
is a clear, yellowish liquid, having the odor of phosphorus and of ether,
and free from, undissolved parrticles. N.F. It affords an excellent
means of administering phosphorus.
The dose is one minim (
0.05 cc. )
OLEUM RICINI AROMATICUM. N.F.
Aromatic Castor Oil [Ol. Ricin. Arom.]
This is castor oil flavored with gluside ( 0.05per Cent ) oils of
clove and cinnamon, vanillin, coumarin, and alcohol.
The dose is from
one-half to one fluidounce (15-30 cc.)
OXYMEL SCILLAE. N.F.
Oxymel of Squill [Oxymel Scill.]
This preparation is made from 1 part of vinegar of squill and 2
parts of clarified honey. Used as an expectorant.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
PASTAE DERMATOLOGICAE. N.F.
Dermatologic Pastes.
These preparations are ointment-like mixtures of starch, dextrin,
zinc oxide, sulphur, calcium carbonate, or other medicinal substances made
into a paste with glycerin, soft soap, petrolatum, etc., medicated with
antiseptic or astringent agents and used in the practice of
dermatologists.
PASTA BETANAPHTHOLIS. N.F.
Betanaphthol Paste [Paat. Betanaphthol.] Pasta Naphtholis Lassar; Lassar's
Naphthol Paste.
This preparation, contains 10 per cent. of betanaphthol, 50 per cent. of
sulphur, 20 per cent. of petrolatum, and 20 per cent. of soft soap.
PASTA DEXTRINATA. N.F.
Dextrinated Paste (Past. Dextrin.]
This preparation contains 33 per cent. white dextrin, 33 per cent.
glycerin and water. It is used as a vehicle.
PASTA RESORCINOLIS FORTIS. N.F.
Strong Resorcinol Paste [Past. Resorcin.Fort.] Lassar's Stronger
Resorcinol Paste.
This preparation contains 20 per cent. of
resorcinol, zinc oxide, and starch, together with 40 per cent. of
light liquid petrolatum.
PASTA RESORCINOLIS MITIS. N.F.
Mild Resorcinol Paste [Past. Resorcin. Mit.] Lassar's Mild Resorcinol
Paste.
This preparation contains 10 percent. of resorcinol with 25 per cent. each
of zinc oxide and starch, and 40 per cent. of light liquid petrolatum.
PASTA ZINCI. N.F.
Zinc Paste [Past. Zinc.] Lassars Zinc Paste.
This preparation contains 2 per cent. of salicylic acid, 24 per
cent. of zinc oxide and starch, and 50 per cent.. of .petrolatum.
Used as an antiseptic and protectIve in skin dlseaese.
PASTA ZINCI MOLLIS. N.F.
Soft Zinc Paste [Past. Zinc Moll.] Unna's Soft Zinc Paste.
This preparation contains 25 per cent. each of zinc oxide,
precipitated calcium carbonate, linseed oil, and solution of calcium
hydroxide (lime water)
PASTA ZINCI SULPHURATA. N.F.
Sulphurated Zinc Paste [Past. Zinc. Sulphur.] Unna's Sulphurated Zinc
Paste.
This preparation contains 15 per cent. of zinc oxide, 10 per cent. of
precipitated sulphur, 5 per cent. of purified siliceous earth, and 70 per
cent of benzoinated lard. It is used as an antizymotic and
protective.
PEPSINUM SACCHARATUM. N.F.
Saccharated Pepsin [Pepsin. Sacchar.]
This preparation is a 10 per cent. triturate of pepsin with sugar of
milk.
The dose is from thirty to
sixty grains ( 2 - 4 Gm.)
PETROXOLINA MEDICATA. N. F.
Medicated Petroxolins.
These are made by dissolving the indicated medicinal substances in
liquid petroxolin.
Contrary to a common belief, liquid petroxolin does not readily penetrate
the skin and the chief use of these preparations is as local
remedies.
PETROXOLINUM BETANAPHTHOLIS. N.F.
Betanaphthol Petroxolin [Petrox. Betanaphthol. ]
This preparation is a 10 per cent. fresh solution of betanaphthol in
liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM BITUMENIS SULPHONATI. N.F.
Sulphonated Bitumen Petroxolin
This contains 10 per cent. of ichthyol in liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM CADINUM. N.F.
Cade Petroxolin [Petrox. Cadin.]
This preparation is a 25 per cent. mixture of oil of cade and liquid
petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM CHLOROFORMI CAMPHORATUM. N.F.
Camphorated Chloroform Petroxolin [Petrox. Chlorof. Camph.]
This is a solution of 25 per cent. each of chloroform and camphor in
liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM CREOSOTI. N.F.
Creosote Petroxolin [Petrox. Creosot.]
This is a mixture of creosote 20 per cent., and olive oil 5 per
cent., in liquid petroxolin. It is used as an antiputrescent and
antiseptic.
PETROXOLINUM EUCALYPTOLIS. N.F.
Eucalyptol Petroxolin [Petrox. Eucalyptol.]
This is a 20 per cent.' solution of eucalyptol in liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM GUAIACOLIS. N.F.
Guaiacol Petroxolin [Petrox. Guaiacol.]
This is a mixture of guaiacol 20 per cent., olive oil 5 per cent.,
and liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM HYDRARGYRI. N. P.
Mercury Petroxolin [Petrox. Hydrarg. Mercury Pet..ox]
This preparation contains 30 per cent. of mercury extinguished with
13 per cent. of hydrous wool fat and 2 per cent. oleic acid, and solid
petroxolin added to make 100 parts.
PETROXOLINUM IODI. N.F.
Iodine Petroxolin [Petrox. lod. Iodine Petrox, 10 per cent.]
This contains 10 Gm. of iodine in 100 cc. of liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM IODI DILUTUM. N.F.
Diluted Iodine Petroxolin [Petrox. Iod. Dil. Iodine Petrox, 5 per cent.]
This preparation is a solution of 5 per cent. iodine in liquid
petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM LIQUIDUM. N.F.
LIquid Petroxolin [Petrox. LiQ.]
Petrolatum Saponatum Liquidum, Liquid Petrox.
This preparation is made from light liquid petrolatum, oleic acid,
stronger ammonia water, and 15 per cent. alcohol and perfumed with oil of
lavender. It is a yellowish-brown liquid, miscible with ether,
chloroform, petroleum benzin or acetone and producing an emulsion
like mixture when added to twice its volume of water. It is used as a
basis for various medicated petroxolins.
PETROXOLINUM MENTHOLIS. N. F.
Menthol Petroxolin [Petrox. Menthol.]
This preparation contains 10 Gm. of menthol in 100 cc. of liquid
petroxolin. It is used as a local anesthetic.
PETR.OXOLINUM METHYLIS SALICYLATIS. N.F.
Methyl Salicylate Petroxolin [Petrox. Methyl. Sal.]
This preparation is a solution of methyl salicylate, 20 per ,cent.,
in. liquid petroxolin. It is used as an antlrheumatlc.
PETROXOLINUM PHENOLIS. N.F.
Phenol Petroxolin [Petrox. Phenol.]
This preparation is a 5 per cent. solution of phenol in liquid
petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM PHENOLIS CAMPHORATUM. N.F.
Camphorated Phenol Petroxolin [Petrox. Phenol. Camph.]
This contains 12.5 per cent. phenol and 37.5 per cent. camphor in
liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM SPISSUM. N.F.
Solid Petroxolin [Petrox. Spiss.]
Petrolatum Saponatum Spissum; Solid Petrox.
This preparation is a mixture of 35 per cent white wax, 20 .per cent.
light liquid petrolatum, 32 per cent. oleic acid, 3 per cent. oil of
lavender, 5 per cent. alcohol, and 5 per cent. stronger ammonia
water. It is used as a vehicle for ointments.
PETROXOLINUM SULPHURATUM. N.F.
Sulphurated Petroxolin [Petrox. Sulphur.]
This preparation is a mixture of 3 per cent. sublimed sulphur, 37
per cent. linseed oil, 30 per cent. oleic acid, in liquid petroxolin.
PETROXOLINUM SULPHURATUM COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Sulphurated Petroxolin [Petrox. Sulphur. Co.]
This preparation is made from 10 per cent. sulphurated petroxolin,
10 per cent. oil of cade, 0.3 per cent. thymol, 3 per cent.
eucalyptol, 30 per cent. oil of turpentine, and liquid petroxolin.
PHENOL IODATUM. N.F.
Iodized Phenol [Phenol. lodat.]
This is made from iodine 20 per cent., phenol 60 per cent., and
glycerin. It is an active germicide.
PILULAE. N.F. Pills
Pills are globular or ovoid dosage forms of medicinal substances intended
for internal administration. Each pill weighs not less than 0.06
Gm., nor more than 0.5 Gm. If they weigh less than 0.06 Gm. and more
than 0.02 Gm. each they are known as " Granules " if the weight is
less than 0.02 Gm., they are usually designated as " Parvules." The
ingredients are massed by the aid of selected excipients. For the
extemporaneous coating of pills by the pharmacist, formulas and
working directions for the following methods are supplied: gelatin, sugar
, cocoa, tolu, silver, and salol coatings. For the coating of the
so-called " enteric pills," the use of salol is recommended. ( See
also Pilulae, Part I. )
PILULAE. ALOES ET ASAFOETIDAE. N.F.
Pills of Aloe and Asafetida [Pil. Aloe et Asafoet.]
Each pill contains about 1/2 grains each of aloe and asafetida.
The dose is one or two
pills.
PILULAE. ASAFAETIDAE ET FERRI. N.F.
Pills of Aloe and Iron [Pil. Aloe et Ferr.]
Each pin contains abotit 1 grain each of aloe and exsiccated ferrous
sulphate.
The dose is one or two
pills.
PILULAE ALOES ET MASTICHES. N.F.
Pills of Aloe and Mastic [Pil. Aloe et Mastich.]
Lady Webster Dinner Pill.
Each pill contains about 2 grains of aloe and 2/3 grain of mastic.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE ALOES ET MYRRHAE. N.F.
Pills of Aloe and Myrrh [Pil. Aloe et Myrrh.]
Each pill contains about 1 grain of myrrh and 2 grains of aloe.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE ALOES ET PODOPHYLLI COMPOSITAE N.F.
Compound Pills of Aloe and Podophyllum [Pil. Aloe et Podoph. Co.]
Janeway's Pills.
Each pill contains about 1 grain of aloe, 112 grain of resin of
podophyllum and 14 grain each of extracts of belladonna and nux vomica.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE ALOES, HYDRARGYRI ET PODOPHYLLI. N.F.
Pills of Aloe, Mercury and Podophyllum [Pil. Aloe, Hydrarg. et Podoph.]
Pilulm Triplices : Pilula Triplex; Triplex Pills.Each pill contains about
2 grains of aloe, 1 grain of mass of mercury and 1/4 grain of resin
of podophyllum.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE ALOINI COMPOSITAE. N.F.
Compound Pills of Aloin [Pil. Aloin Co.]
Each pill contains about 1/2 grain of aloin, 1/4 grain of resin of
podophyllum and 1/4 grain of extract of belladonna.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE ALOINI, STRYCHNINAE. ET BELLADONNAE.
N. F.
Pills of Aloin, Strychnine and Belladonna [Pil. A. S. et B.]
Each pill contains about 1/5 grain of aloin, 1/8 grain of extract of
belladonna and 1-125 th grain of strychnine.
The dose is one or two
pills.
PILULAE ALOINI, STRYCHNINAE ET
BELLADONNAE COMPOSITAE. N.F.
Compound Pills of Aloin, Strychnine and Belladonna [Pil. A., S. et B.
Co.]
These are the same as the preceding with the addition of 1/2 grain of
cascara sagrada in each pill.
The dose is one or two
pills.
PILULAE ANTIPERIODICAE N.F.
Antiperiodic Pills [Pi. Antiperiod.] Warburg's Pills.
Each pill contains 2 grains of aloes, 1/2 grain of rhubarb, � grain
of angelica seed, 1/4 grain each of inula, of saffron, and fennel,
1/8 grain of zeodoary root, of cubeb, myrrh, agaric and camphor, and
1.1/2 grains of quinine sulphate, with a sufficient quantity of
extract of gentian to form a mass.
The dose is one to
three pills one to three times daily.
PILULAE ANTIPERIODICAE SINE ALOE. N.F.
Antiperiodic Pills without Aloes [Pil. Antiperiod. s. Aloe.] Warburg's
Pills without Aloes.
The formula is similar to that for the preceding pill, but the extract of
aloes is omitted.
The dose is one to
three pills.
PILULAE CATHARTICAE VEGETABILES. N.F.
Vegetable Cathartic Pills [Pil. Cathart. Veget.]
Each pill contains 1 grain compound extract of colocynth, 1/2 grain
extract of hyoscyamus, 1/3 grain of resin of jalap, and 1/4 grain each of
extract of leptandra and resin of podophyllum.
The dose is two pills.
PILULAE DIGITALIS, SCILLAE ET
HYDRARGYRI. N.F.
Pills of Digitalis, Squill and Mercury [Pil. Digit., Scill. et Hydrarg.]
Niemeyer Pill. for Dropsy; Guy's Pills.
Each pill contains 1 grain each of
digitalis, squill, and mass of mercury with clarified honey.
Used as a diuretic. They must be carefully distinguished from Niemeyer's
pill for phthisis (see Pilulae Opii Digitalis et Quininre )
The dose is one
pill.
PILULAE FERRI IODIDI. N.F.
Pills of Ferrous Iodide [Pil. Ferr. lod.]
Blancard's Pills.These are essentially the same as the pills of the
U. S. IX. Each pill represents 1 grain of ferrous iodide.
Dose, one to three pills.
PILULJE FERRI, QUININJE, ALOES ET
NUCIS VOMICAE. N.F.
Pills of Iron, Quinine, Aloes and Nux Vomica [Pil. Ferr., Quin., Aloe et
Nuc. Vom.]
Pilulae Quadruplices; Quadruplex Fills;
Pilulae Ferri et Quinine Compositae.
Each pill contains 1 grain each of dried ferrous sulphate, quinine
sulphate and aloes, 1/4 grain of extract of nux vomica, and enough extract
of gentian to mass.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE FERRI, QUININAE, STRYCHNINAE ET ARSENI FORTIORES. N.F.
Pilulae Metallorum, N. F. III. Stronger Pills of Iron, Quinine, Strychnine
and Arsenic [Pil. Ferr. Quin. Strych. et Arsen. Fort.]
Pilule Metallorum; Metallic Pills; Pilule Metallorum Amarae; Bitter
Metallic Pills.
Each pill contains 1 grain each of reduced iron and quinine sulphate, and
1-20 th grain each of strychnine and arsenic trioxide, massed with
clarified honey.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE FERRI, QUININAE, STRYCHNINAE ET
ARSENI MITES. N.F.
Mild Pills of Iron, Quinine, Strychnine, and Arsenic [Pil. Ferr. Quin.,
Strych. et Arsen. Mit.]
Aitken Tonio Pills.
Each pill contains 2/3 grain of reduced iron and 1 grain of quinine
sulphate, and one-fiftieth grain each of strychnine and arsenic
trioxide massed with clarified honey.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE LAXATIVAE COMPOSITAE. N.F.
Compound Laxative Pills [Pil. Lax. Co.]
Each pill contains 1/5 grain aloin, 1-125th grain strychnine, 1/8
grain extract of belladonna leaves, 1/16th grain of ipecac, licorice
and syrup to mass. Used as a laxative.
The dose is one or two
pills.
PILULAE OPII, DIGITALIS ET QUININAE N.F.
Pills of Opium, DigitalIs, and Quinine [Pil. Opii, Digit. et Quin.]
Niemeyer Pills for Phthisis.
Each pill contains 1/6 grain of opium and 1 grain each of digitalis and
quinine.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE OPII ET CAMPHORAE. N.F.
Pills of Opium. and Camphor [Pil. Opii et Camph.]
Each pill contains 1 grain of powdered opium and 2 grains of
camphor.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE OPII ET PLUMBI. N. F.
Pills of Opium and Lead [Pil. Opii et Plumb.]
Each pill contains I grain of powdered opium and 1 grain of lead
acetate.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE RHEI. N.F.
Pills of Rhubarb [Pil. Rhei]
Each pill contains 3 grains of rhubarb and 1 grain of soap.
The dose is one pill.
PILULAE RHEI COMPOSIT AE. N.F.
Compound Pills of rhubarb [Pil. Rhei Co.]
These are practically the same as the compound rhubarb pills of the
U. S. IX each pill contains approximately, 2 grains of rhubarb, 1. 5
of aloes and 1 grain of myrrh.
The dose is two or
three pills.
PULVIS ACETANILIDI COMPOSITUS. N. F.
Compound Acetanilid Powder [Pulv. Acetan. Co.]
A mixture of acetanilid, 70 Gm., caffeine, 10 Gm., and sodium
bicarbonate, 20 Gm.
The dose is five grains
( 0.3 Gm. )
PULVIS ALOES ET CANELLAE. N.F.
Powder of Aloes and Canella [Pulv. Aloe et Canell.]Hiera Picra.
It contains 80 per cent. of purified
aloes and 20 per cent. of powdered canella.
The dose is five
grains ( 0.3 Gm. )
PULVIS ANTIMONIALIS. N.F.
Antimonial Powder [Pulv. Antimon.] James Powder
.A mixture of antimony oxide, 33 per
cent., and precipitated calcium phosphate, 67 per cent.
The dose is three
grains ( 0.2 Gm. ) .
PULVIS ANTISEPTICUS. N. F.
Antiseptic Powder [Pulv. Antisept]
Soluble Antiseptio Powder; Pulvis
Antieptious Solubilis.
This is practically a mixture of 86.6 parts of boric acid and 12.5 parts
of zinc sulphate perfumed with traces of Halicylic acid, phenol,
eucalyptol, menthol and thymol.
PULVIS AROMATICUS. N.F.
Aromatic Powder [Pulv. Arom.]
This is the sal;ne as the article formerly recognized by the U. S.
IX. It is a mixture of 35 parts each of cinnamon and ginger with 15 parts
each of cardamom and nutmeg.
The dose is from ten to
twenty grains ( 0.6 -1.2 Gm.)
PULVIS AROMATICUS RUBEFACIENS. N.F.
Rubefacient Spice Powder [Pulv. Arom. Rubefac.]
Consists of clove, 30 per cent., Saigon cinnamon, 30 per cent.,
ginger, 20 per cent., and capsicum, 20 per cent.
Note.-
When rubefacient spice powder is needed for
Spice Poultice, place the required quantity in a flat muslin bag and
moisten it with either diluted alcohol or vinegar, previously
heated. N.F. It is used only externally and should not be confused
with the preceding preparation.
PULVIS CRETAE AROMATICUS. N. F.
Aromatic Powder of Chalk [Pulv. Cret. Arom.]
It contains 8 per cent. of, cinnamon, 6 per cent. of nutmeg, 3 per cent.
of clove, 2 per cent. of cardamom seed, 25 per cent. of prepared
chalk and 56 per cent. of sugar. It is used in diarrhea.
The dose is thirty to
sixty grains (2 - 4 Gm. )
PULVIS CRETAE ET OPII AROMATICUS.
N. F. Pulvis Cretre Aromaticus cum Opio, N. F. III
Aromatic Powder of Chalk and Opium [Pulv.
Cret. et Opii Arom.]
This is aromatic chalk powder containing 2.5 per cent. of powdered opium.
The dose is from ten to
thirty grains ( 0.6 - 2 Gm.)
PULVIS HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI MITIS ET JALAPAE.
N.F.
Powder of Mild Mercurous Chloride and Jalap [Pulv. Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit. et
Jalap.]
Calomel and Jalap.This is a
mixture of 34 Gm. of mild chloride of mercury and 66 Gm. of jalap.
The dose is ten grains
( 0.65 Gm.)
PULVIS MYRICAE COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Powder of Bayberry [Pulv. Myric. Co.] Composition Powder.
It contains 60 per cent. of bayberry
bark; 30 per cent. of ginger, 5 per cent. of capsicum, and 5 per
cent. of clove.
The dose is fifteen
grains ( 1 Gm. )
PULVIS PANCREATINI COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Pancreatin Powder [Pulv. Pancreat. Co.] Peptonizing Powder.
This is a mixture of 20 Gm. of pancreatin and 80 Gm. of sodium
bicarbonate. Twenty five grains of this powder are sufficient to
peptonize 1 pint of fresh cow's milk. Used for preparing predigested
foods.
PULVIS RHEI ET MAGNESlAE ANISATUS. N.F.
Anisated Powder of Rhubarb and Magnesia [Pulv. Rhei et Magnes. Anis.]
Compound Anise Powder.
It contains 35 per cent. of powdered rhubarb and 65 per cent. of heavy
magnesia, with anethol and alcohol. It is laxative and carminative.
The dose for infants is
five grains (0.3 Gm )
PULVIS TALCI COMPOSITUS. N.F.
Compound Powder of Talc [Pulv. Talc. Co:.]
Boro-SalicylatedPowder of Talc; Pulvis Talci Salicylicus.
It contains 3 per cent. of salicylic acid, 10 per cent. of boric acid, and
87 per cent. of talc, all in very fine powder.
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