The National Formulary.
USD. 21st Edition 1926.
Tablets to Uguentum.
Compiled
by Ivor Hughes.
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TABELLAE N. F.
Tablets
These are discs of two classes; tablet
triturates and compressed tablets. The former are made by
triturating together the active ingredient with sugar or some other
diluent and moistening with some volatile liquid which permits the
tablets to be molded into the desired shape and subsequently dried. They
are friable and dissolve or disintegrate rapidly when dropped into
water. The compressed tablets consist chiefly or wholly of active
substances compressed into form by means of dies.
They are harder and less friable than the triturates and more slowly
soluble. (See Pilullae, Part I.)
TABELLAE CARBONIS ANIMALIS. N. F.
Tablets of Animal Charcoal [Tab. Carb. Anim.]
Replacing Trochiaci Carbonia Ligni, N. F.
IV. Tablets of Charcoal.
These are compressed tablets each containing 0.3 Gm. (4.6 grains) of
animal charcoal.
Dose, one or two tablets.
TABELLAE HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI MITIS. N.F.
Tablets of Mild Mercurous Chloride [Tab. Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit.] Calomel
Tablets.
These are compressed tablets each of which contains 1/10 grain (0.0065
Gm.) of calomel colored pink with carmine.
Dose, ten to thirty tablets,
usually in divided doses.
TABELLAE. PHENOLPHTHALEINI. N. F.
Tablets of Phenolphthalein [Tab. Phenolphthal.] Replacing Trochisci
Phenolphthaleini, N. F. IV.
Each of these contains about 1 grain (0.06 Gm.) of phenolphthalein. They
are flavored with cinnamon and cocoa.
The dose is one or two
tablets.
TABELLAE, SANTONINI. N. F.
Tablets of Santonin [Tab. Santonin.] Replacing Trochisci Santonini, N. F.
IV.
Each of these compressed tablets contains about � grain (0.03 Om.) of
santonin, flavored with vanilla and cocoa.
Caution: Because of the
pleasant flavor of these tablets and the possibility of their being
mistaken for candy, it is advisable to order only a very few at a
time, preferably not more than three" since 0.13 Gm. of santonin has
caused
the death of a
child." N. F.
The dose is from one to
four tablets for an adult.
TABELLAE SANTONINI COMPOSITAE. N. F.
Compound Tablets of Santonin [Tab. Santonin. Co.]
Replacing Trochisci Santonini Compositi, N.F. IV.
Each of these contains about % grain each of santonin and calomel,
flavored with vanilla and cocoa. The same caution applies as in the
case of santonin tablets.
The dose for an adult
is one to four tablets.
TABELLAE SODII BICARBONATIS. N. F.
Tablets of Sodium Bicarbonate [Tab. Sod. Bicarb.]
Replacing Trochisci Sodii Bicarbonatis, N. F. IV. Soda Mint Tablets.
Each of these compressed tablets contains about 4 grains ( 0.25 Gm. ) of
sodium bicarbonate with 1-20th of a minim (0.003 cc.) of oil of
peppermint.
The dose is from one to
four tablets or more, as required.
TABELLIE SULPHURIS ET POTASSII BITARTRATIS.
N. F.
Tablets of Sulphur and Potassium Bitartrate [Tab. Sulph. et Pot. Bitart.]
Replacing Trochisci Sulphuris et Potassii Bitartratis. N. F . IV.
Each tablet contains about 3 grains (0.2 Gm.) of washed sulphur and I
grain ( 0.06 Gm. ) of potassium bitartrate, flavored with oil of
orange.
The dose is from
five to ten tablets.
TINCTURAE N.F.
Tinctures.
The tinctures of the
N.F. like those of the
USP. are made by one of
two processes. Those of potent drugs are of 10 per
cent. strength, corresponding to the
International Protocol; the others are of various concentrations.
TINCTURA ALOES. N. F.
Tincture of Aloe [Tr. Aloe.]
This is the same, as the- tincture of aloe of the U. S. IX. It represents
10 per cent. of aloe.
The dose is from
one-half to one fluidrachm (2 - 4 cc.)
TINCTURA ALOES ET MYRRHAE. N. F.
Tincture of Aloes and Myrrh [Tr. Aloe et Myrrh.]
This tincture is made with 10 per cent. each of aloes, myrrh, and licorice
in a menstruum of three volumes of alcohol with one of water.
The dose is from
one-half to one fluidrachm ( 2 - 4 cc.)
TINCTURA AMARA. N. F.
Bitter Tincture [Tr. Amar.]
Stomachic Tincture; Bitter Stomachic Drops; Stomach Drops.
It is made from gentian, centaury, bitter orange peel and zedoary, two
volumes of alcohol, and one volume of water, being used as the menstruum.
It is a bitter tonic.
The dose is thirty
minims ( 2 cc.)
TINCTURA ANTIMONII. N. F.
Tincture of Antimony [Tr. Antimon.]
Replacing.Vinum Antimonii, N. F. IV.
This contains 0.4 per cent. of the antimony and potassium tartrate in a
menstruum of water and alcohol, colored with caramel and flavored with
acetic ether. " Tincture of antimony may be dispensed, when Vinum
Antimonii (Wine of Antimony) is ordered." N .F .
Dose, from ten to thirty minims (
0.6 - 2 cc.)
TINCTURA ANTIPERIODICA. N.F.
Antiperiodic Tincture [Tr. Antiperiod. Warburg's Tincture]
This tincture is made from rhubarb, angelica fruit, elecampane, saffron,
fennel, gentian, zedoary, cubeb, myrrh, camphor, white agaric, black
pepper, cinnamon, ginger, quinine bisulphate, and extract of aloes,
three volumes of alcohol, and two volumes of water, being used as
the menstruum. About 9 grains of quinine bisulphate are contained in I
fluidounce of finished tincture.
Dosage.-The dosage of Warburg's
tincture' depends on the kind used-whether with aloes or without and
the intended purpose, and varies from one fluidrachm (4 cc.) to four
fluidrachms ( 16 cc. ) .The larger quantity is given when Doctor
Warburg's original directions are followed for administering the
remedy in remittent fevers, which were as follows: " One-half ounce to be
given alone without dilution, after the bowels have been evacuated
by any convenient purgative, all drink being withheld. After three
hours, another half ounce is to be given." It is an antiperiodic.
TINCTURA ANTIPER.IODICA SINE ALOE. N.F.
Antiperiodic Tincture without Aloes [Tr. Antiperiod. s. Aloe. Warburg's
Tincture without Aloes]
This is made as directed under Tinctura, Anti-periodica omitting the
extract of aloes.
For dosage, see Tinctura,
Antiperiodica.
TINCTURA ARNICAE N. F.
Tincture of Arnica [Tr. Arnic.]
This represents 20 per cent. of arnica in a menstruum of diluted alcohol.
It is used chiefly externally.
Dose, from ten to twenty minims
( 0.6 - 1.2 cc.)
TINCTURA AROMATICA. N. F.
Aromatic Tincture [Tr. Arom.]
This tincture is made from cinnamon, ginger , galangal, clove and
cardamom, two volumes of alcohol, and one volume of water being used
as the menstruum. It is used as a carminative and aromatic.
The dose is thirty
minims ( 2 cc.).
TINCTURA BRYONIAE. N. F.
Tincture of Bryonia [Tr. Bryon.]
This tincture is made by maceration and subsequent percolation, using 10
per cent. bryonia and alcohol. It is used as an alterative and
hydragogue cathartic.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA CACTI GRANDIFLORI. N. F.
Tincture of Cactus Grandiflorus [Tr. Cact. Grand.]
This tincture is made from 50 per cent. cactus grandiflorus and alcohol by
maceration and expression and further percolation of this marc. It is
supposed by some to act as a regulator of cardiac arrythmias.
The dose is fifteen
minims ( I cc.)
TINCTURA CALENDUAE. N. F.
Tincture of Calendula [Tr. Calend.]
This tincture is made by maceration with 20 per cent. calendula and
aIcohol. Used as an antiseptic and discutient.
TINCTURA CAPSICI ET MYRRHAE. N. F.
Tincture of Capsicum and Myrrh [Tr. Capsic. et Myrrh. Hot Drops.
Thomsonian Number Six]
It is made from capsicum, myrrh, nine volumes of alcohol, and one volume
of water being used as the menstruum. It is a powerful gastric
stimulant and carminative.
The dose is thirty
minims ( 2 cc. )
TINCTURA CIMICIFUGAE. N. F.
Tincture of Cimicifuga [Tr. Cimicif.]
This tincture is made by maceration and subsequent percolation with
alcohol. It contains 20 percent. of cimicifuga. Used as an;
alterative and sedative.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc.)
TINCTURA CINNAMOMI. N. F.
Tincture of Cinnamon [Tr. Cinnam.]
This is essentially the same as the tincture of the U. S. IX, representing
20 per cent. of cinnamon.
Dose, from one.half to two
fluidrachms (2 - 8 cc.)
TINCTURA COCCULI INDICI. N. F.
Tincture of Cocculus Indicus [Tr. Coccul. Ind.]
This tincture is made from 10 per cent. powdered fish berries with diluted
alcohol by maceration and subsequent percolation. This tincture is used
almost exclusively for external application to destroy parasites.
TINCTURA COLCHICI CORMI FORTIOR N. F.
Stronger Tincture of Colchicum Corm Replacing Vinum Colchi Cormi, N. F.
IV.
This represents 40 per cent. of colchicum corm in a menstruum of one
volume of alcohol and two of water. One hundred cc. of Stronger
Tincture of Colchicum Corm yields not less than 0.126 Gm. and not
more than 0.154 Gm. of colchicine." N. F. Note. Stronger Tincture of
Colchicum Corm may be dispensed when Vinum Colchici Cormi is ordered.
Dose, from five to ten minims (
0.3 - 0.6 cc. )
TINCTURA CROCI. N. F.
Tincture of Saffron [Tr. Croc.]
This tincture is made from saffron, 10 per cent., in diluted alcohol,
prepared by maceration and subsequent percolation. Used as coloring and
flavoring agent.
TINCTURA CUBEBAE. N. F.
Tincture of Cubeb [Tr. Cubeb.]
This tincture is made from cubeb, 20 per cent. in alcohol, by maceration
and subsequent percolation. Used as a diuretic and carminative. The
dose is one fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA DELPHINII. N. F.
Tincture of Larkspur [Tr. Delphin.]
This tincture is made from 10 per cent. larkspur seed in alcohol, made by
maceration and subsequent percolation. This tincture is rarely used
internally; but is commonly employed externally to destroy body
vermin.
TINCTURA FERRI CHLORIDI AETHEREA. N.F.
Ethereal Tincture of Ferric Chloride [Tr.Ferr.Chlor. Aeth.] Bestuscheff's
Tincture. Lamotte's Drops.
It is made from solution of ferric chloride, ether, and alcohol. Used as a
chalybeate.
The dose is thirty
minims ( 2 cc. )
TINCTURA FERRI CITRO - CHLORIDI. N. F.
Tincture of Ferric Citro-Chloride [Tr. Ferr. Citro-Chlor.]
Tasteless Tincture of Ferric Chloride. Tasteless Tincture of Iron. This
tincture contains 35 per cent. of solution of ferric chloride with sodjum
citrate, alcohol and water. Used as a chalybeate.
The dose is eight
minims ( 0.5 cc.)
TINCTURA FERRI POMATA. N. F.
Tincture of Ferrated Extract of Apples [Tr. Ferr. Pomat.]
Tinctura Ferri Malatis Crudi. Tincture of Crude Malate of Iron. This
tincture is made from ferrated extract of apples, alcohol, and
cinnamon water. Used as a chalybeate.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA GALLAE. N. F.
Tincture of Nutgall [Tr. Gall.]
This tincture is made from nutgall, 20 per cent., and glycerin, l0
volumes, in alcohol. Made by maceration, instead of the percolation
of the U. S. P. VIII. The menstruum was not changed. Used as an
astringent.
The dose
is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc.)
TINCTURA GUAIACI. N. F.
Tincture of Guaiac [Tr. Guaiac]
This, like the tincture of the U. S. IX, represents 20 per cent of guaiac
in acoholic menstruum.
Dose, one fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA GUAIACI AMMONIATA. N. F.
Ammoniated Tincture of Guaiac [Tr. Guaiac Ammon.]
This is similar to the tincture of the U. S. IX and represents 20 per
cent, of guaiac in a menstruum of aromatic spirit or ammonia.
Dose, from one to two
fluidrachms ( 2-4 cc. )
TINCTURA GUAIACI COMPOSITA. N. F.
Compound Tincture of Guaiac [Tr. Guaiac. Co.] Dewee's Tincture of
Guaiac.
This tincture is. made from guaiac potassium carbonate and pimenta, In a
menstruum of diluted alcohol. Used for rheumatism, and as an emmenagogue.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA HUMILI. N. F.
Tincture of Hops [Tr. Humul.]
This tincture, is made from hops, 20 per cent., in diluted alcohol. Made
by maceration and subsequent percolation. Used as a sedative and
bitter tonic.
The dose is one
fluidrachm (4 cc.)
TINCTURA HYDRASTIS. N. F.
Tincture of Hydrastis [Tr. Hydrast.] Tincture of Golden SeaI.
This, like the tincture of the U. S. IX) represents 20 per cent. of
hydrastis; One hundred cc. of Tincture of Hydrastis yields not less than
0.36 Gm. and not more than 0.44 Gm. of the ether-soluble alkaloids
of hydrastis. N. F.
Dose, from one to two
fluidrachms ( 4 - 8 cc
TINCTURA IGNATIAE. N.F.
Tincture of Ignatia [Tr. Ignat.]
This tincture is made from ignatia, 10 per cent., alcohol, eight volumes,
and water, one volume. An assay is provided in the text which states
that 100 cc. of the tincture should yield not less than 0.18 Gm. nor
more than 0.22 Gm of alkaloids of ignatia. Its uses are similar to
those of Tincture of Nux Vomica.
The dose is ten minims
( 0.6 cc.)
TINCTURA IODIDORUM. N.F.
Tincture of Iodides [Tr. lodidor.]
Replacing Tinctura lodi Decolorata; Decolorized Tincture of Iodine.
Although this replaces the former decolorized tincture of iodine the
formula differs importantly in that potassium iodide is used in the
place of sodium thiosulphate. It is practically a solution of
potassium and ammonium iodides in dilute alcohol. It is used
externally but is of little value.
TINCTURA IODI FORTIOR N.F.
Stronger Tincture of Iodine [Tr. Iod. Fort.]Tincture lodi Churchill;
Churchill's Tincture ofIodine.
This tincture contains 16.5 Gm of iodine and 3.3 Gm of potassium iodide in
each 100 cc. The solvent is about 70 per cent. alcohol.
TINCTUR.A IPECACUANHAE. N. F.
Tincture of Ipecac [Tr. Ipecac.] Replacing Vinum Ipecacuanhae N. F.
IV.
One hundred cc. of Tincture of Ipecac yields not less than 0.135 Gm. and
not more than 0.165 Gm. of the ether-soluble alkaloids of Ipecac. N.
F. It is made by diluting the fluidextract, and represents 10 per
cent. Tincture of Ipecac may be dispensed when Vinum Ipecacuanhae
(Wine of Ipecac) is ordered N. F.
Dose, from ten to twenty
minims ( 0.6 -1.2 cc.)
TINCTURA IPECACUANHAE ET OPII. N. F.
Tincture of Ipecac and Opium [Tr. Ipecac. et Opii] Tincture of Dover's
Powder.
This tincture is made from tincture of deodorized- opium, fluidextract of
ipecac, and diluted alcohol, representing 10 per cent each of deodorized
opium and ipecac.
The dose is from five
to ten minims ( 0.3 - 0.6 cc. )
TINCTUR.A JALAPAE N. F.
Tincture of Jalap [Tr. Jalap.]
This tincture is made from 20 per cent. of jalap, with alcohol and
water.
The dose is one
fluidrachm ( 4 cc. )
TINCTURA JALAPAE COMPOSITA. N.F.
Compound Tincture of Jalap [Tr. Jalap. Co.]
It is made from 12.5 per cent. of jalap and 3.0 per cent. of scammony,
with alcohol and water.
The dose is one
fluidrachm { 4 cc.)
TINCTURA OPII CROCATA. N. F.
Tincture of Opium with Saffron [Tr. Opii Crocat.]
Sydenham's Laudanum; Tinctura Opii Crocata.
This tincture is made from granulated opium, saffron, cinnamon, and clove,
by maceration and subsequent percolation with diluted alcohol.
An assay is provided. "
One hundred cc. of tincture of opium with saffron contains not less than
0.95 Gm. and not more than 1.05 Gm. of anhydrous morphine." N. F.
The dose is from five
to ten minims (0.3 - 0.6 cc.)
TINCTURA OPII ET GAMBIR. COMPOSITA.N.F.
Compound Tincture of Opium and Gambir [Tr. Opii et Gambir Co.]
Tinctura Pectoralis, N.F ... IV ; Guttm
Pectorales; Pectoral Drops; Bateman.s Pectora1 Drops.
This is made with a menstruum of diluted alcohol. Each fluidrachm
represents approxiniately 2.4 minims of tincture of opium, 3.6
minims of compound tincture of gambir and 0.22 grain of camphor. It
is intended for infants.
The dose for an infant
is from ten to fifteen minims (0.6-1 cc.)
TINCTURA PASSIFLORAE. N.F.
Tincture of Passion Flower [Tr. Passiflor.]
This is a 20 per cent. tincture of passion flower made with. diluted
alcohol.
The dose is from ten to
thirty minims (0.6 - 1.2 cc.)
TINCTUR.A PERSIONIS. N.F.
Tincture of Cudbear [Tr. Persion.]
This tincture is made from cudbear (10 per cent.), with a menstruum of
three volumes of alcohol and one of water. Used as a bright red
coloring agent.
TINCTURA PERSIONIS COMPOSITA. N.F.
Compound Tincture of Cudbear [Tr. Persion. Co.]
This tincture is made from cudbear {1.5 per cent.), and caramel (10 per
cent.) with a mixture of one volume of alcohol and two of water as the
menstruum. Used as a brownish-red coloring agent.
TINCTURA PULSATILAE. N.F.
Tincture of Pulsatilla [Tr. Pulsatil.]
This tincture is made from 10 per cent; pulsatilla, using as a menstruum
three volumes of alcohol, and one volume of water.
The dose is thirty
minims (2 cc.).
TINCTURA QUASSIAE. N.F.
Tincture of Quassia [Tr. Quais.]
This is the same as the tincture of quassia U. S. IX. It represents 20 per
cent. of quassia.
The dose is from
one-half to one fluidrachm ( 2 - 4 cc.)
TINCTURA QUILLAJAE. N.F.
Tincture of Quillaja [Tr. Quillaj.]
This tincture is made from 20 per cent. of quillaja, extracted with
boiling water, the liquid concentrated and 35 per cent. of alcohol
added. Used chiefly as an emulsifying agent.
TINCTURA RHEI AQUOSA. N.F.
Aqueous Tincture of Rhubarb [Tr. Rhei Aq.]
This tincture is made from 10 per cent. rhubarb, with Potassium carbonate,
cinnamon water, alcohol, and water.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms (4 - 8 cc.)
TINCTURA RHEI DULCIS. N. F.
Sweet Tincture of Rhubarb [Tr. Rhei Dulc.]
This tincture contains 10 per cent. rhubarb, flavored with licorice,
anise, cardamom seed and glycerin, in a hydroalcoholic menstruum.
Used as a laxative and carminative.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms (4 - 8 cc.)
TINCTURA RHEI ET GENTIANAE. N.F.
Tincture of Rhubarb and Gentian [Tr. Rhei et Gent.]
This tincture is made with a menstruum of diluted alcohol. Each fluidrachm
represents about 4 grains of rhubarb and 1 grain of gentian.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms (4 - 8 cc.)
TINCTURA SABAL ET SANTALI. N.F.
Tincture of Saw Palmetto and Santal [Tr. Sabal. et Santal.]
This tincture is made with a menstruum of four volumes of alcohol and one
of water. Each fluidrachm represents 12 grains of sabal and 3.75
grains of sandal wood.
The dose is one
fluidrachm (4 cc.)
TINCTURA SANGUINARIA. N.F.
Tincture of Sanguinaria [Tr. Sanguin.]
This is made in a similar manner to the tincture of sanguinaria U.S. IX.
It represents 10 per cent. of bloodroot.
The dose is from
fifteen to forty-five minims ( 1-3 cc. )
TINCTURA SERPENTARIAE N.F.
Tincture of Serpentaria [Tr. Serpent.]
This tincture is made from 20 per cent. serpentaria and two volumes of
alcohol and one volume of water as the menstruum.
The dose is from one to
two fluidrachms (4 - 8 cc.)
TINCTURA SUMBUL. N.F.
Tincture of SumbuI [Tr. SumbuI]
This tincture is made from 10 per cent. sumbul with two volumes of alcohol
and one volume of water.
The dose is from one to
three fluidrachms ( 4 - 11 cc.)
TINCTURA VANILLAE.. N. F.
Tincture of Vanilla [Tr. Vanill.]
This tincture is made by first extracting the drug with alcoho1, then
drying and grinding the residue with sucrose and percolatihg this
with a hydro-alcoholic menstruum. It represents about 19 per cent.
of vanilla. It is used as a flavoring agent.
TINCTURA VIBURNI OPULI COMPOSITA. N.F.
Compound Tincture of Viburnum [Tr. Viburn. Opul. Co.]
This tincture is made with a menstruum of glycerin, alcohol, and water. It
contains in each fluidrachm about 2 grains each of viburnum opulus and
dioscorea and 3/5 grain of scutellaria and is flavored with cinnamon
and cloves.
The dose is
officially given as one fluidrachm ( 4 cc. ) but a fluidounce ( 30 cc. )
would contain less than one-half an average dose of the combined
ingredients.
TINCTURAE. AETHEREAE.. N.F.
Ethereal Tinctures
In the general formula for ethereal tinctures the quantity of drug is 10
per cent. .A menstruum of one volume of ether and two volumes of
alcohol is used. Percolate in the usual manner, but with proper
precautions to avoid evaporation.
TINCTURAE MEDICAMENTORUM RECENTIUM. N.F.
Tinctures of Fresh Drugs.
In the general formula for tinctures of fresh drugs 50 per cent. of the
fresh drug is macerated with alcohol.
TROCHISCI EUCALYPTI GUMMI. N.F.
Troches of Eucalyptus Gum [Troch. Eucalypt. Gum]
Troches of Red Gum; Red Gum Lozenges. Each of these contains about 1 grain
(0.06 Gm.) of eucalyptus gum.
TROCHISCI ULMI N.F.
Troches of Elm [Troch. Ulmi]
Each troche contains three grains (0.2 Gm. ) of elm, flavored with methyl
salicylate. Used as a demulcent.
UNGUENTUM BITUMINIS SULPHONATI. N.F.
Ointment of Sulphonated Bitumen [Ung.Bitum. Sulphon.] Ichthyol
Ointment.
This represents 10 per cent. of sulphonated bitumen in petrolatum.
UNGUENTUM CALAMINAE.. N. F.
Calamine Ointment [Ung. Calamin.] Unguentum Calaminare; Turner's
Cerate.
It contains 17 parts of calamine, with 83 parts of ointment. This sedative
protective ointment has properties similar to those of the ointment of
zinc oxide, over which it has the advantage of being a pinkish color
and hence not so conspicuous when applied to the skin.
UNQUENTUM CAMPHORAE. N.F.
Camphor Ointment [Ung. Camph.]
It contains 22 per cent. of camphor, with white wax and lard.
UNGUENTUM CAPSICI. N. F.
Ointment of Capsicum [Ung. Capsic.]
It represents 5 per cent. of the oleoresin of capsicum in a base of
petrolatum and paraffin.
UNGUENTUM FUSCUM. N.F.
Brown Ointment [Ung. Fusc.] Unguentum Matris; Mother's Salve.
It contains 50 per cent. of camphorated brown plaster, with olive oil and
suet, equal parts.
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI MITIS. N.F.
Ointment of Mild Mercurous Chloride [Ung. Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit.]
Calomel Ointment; Prophylactic Ointment. This contains 30 Gm. of calomel
with 70 Gm. of white petrolatum.
UNOUENTUM HYDRAROYRI NITRATIS. N.F.
Ointment of Mercuric Nitrate [Ung. Hydrarg. Nit.] Citrine Ointment.
It is made in the same manner as the citrine ointment of the U. S. IX by
the interaction between mercury and nitric acid. It differs somewhat
from the corresponding British preparation.
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI OXIDI RUBRI. N.F.
Ointment of Red Mercuric Oxide [Ung. Hydrarg. Oxid. Rub.]
This ointment is made with red mercuric oxide, 10 per cent., water,
hydrous wool fat and petrolatum.
UNGUENTUM IODI DENIGRESCENS. N.F.
Stainless Iodine Ointment [Ung. lod. Denig.]
This is made by dissolving iodine in oleic acid and incorporating with a
base of petrolatum and paraffin. It represents 5 per cent. of iodine
although it may be questioned whether the therapeutic virtues of
this are altered by the manipulations.
UNGUENTUM PICIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Tar Ointment [Ung. Pic. Co.]
This represents 4 per cent. of oil of tar, 2 per cent. of tincture of
benzoin and 3 per cent. of zinc oxide in a base of yellow wax, lard,
and cotton-seed oil.
UNGUENTUM PLUMBI IODIDI. N.F.
Ointment of Lead Iodide [Ung. Plumb. lod.]
This ointment is made from lead iodide, 10 per cent., and benzoated lard,
90 per cent.
UNGUENTUM POT ASSII IODIDI. N.F
Ointment of Potassium Iodide [Ung.Pot.iod.]
This ointment should be freshly made with 10 Gm. potassium iodide, 1 Gm.
sodium thiosulphate, 9 Gm. of water, and 80 Gm. benzoinated lard.
UNGUENTUM RESORCINOLIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Resorcinol Ointment [Ung. Resorcin. Co.]
It contains 6 per cent. each of resorcinol, zinc oxide, bismuth sub
nitrate, and rectified oil of birch tar, with petrolatum, anhydrous
wool fat, and glycerin.
UNGUENTUM SINAPIS. N.F.
Mustard Ointment [Ung. Sinap.] Ointment of Oil of Mustard.
It represents 0.2 per cent. of oil of mustard in a base of lard and white
wax.
UNGUENTUM STRAMONII. N.F.
Stramonium Ointment [Ung. Stramon.]
This is made in a similar manner to the stramonium ointment of the U. S.
IX. It represent, 10 per cent. of the extract of stramonium.
UNOUENTUM SULPHURIS ALKALINUM. N.F.
Alkaline Sulphur Ointment [Ung. Sulphur. Alk.]
This ointment is made with 20 Gm. sublimed sulphur, 10 Gm. of potassium
carbonate, 5 cc. water, and 65 Gm. benzoinated lard.
UNGUENTUM SULPHURIS COMPOSITUM. N.F.
Compound Sulphur Ointment [Ung. Sulphur. Co.] Wilkinson's Ointment;
Hebra's Itch Ointment.
It contains 10 per cent: of precipitated calcium carbonate, 15 per cent.
of sublimed sulphur, 15 per cent. of oil of cade, with soft soap and
lard.
UNGUENTUM VERATRINAE. N.F.
Veratrine Ointment [Ung. Veratrin.]
This ointmerit is made with veratrine, 4 Gm., expressed oil of almond, 6
Gm., and benzoinated lard, 90 Gm.
UNGUENTUM ZINCI STEARATIS. N.F.
Ointment of Zinc Stearate [Ung. Zinc Stear.]
This ointment is made with zinc stearate, 50 Gm., and white petrolatum, 50
Gm. 'the U.S.P. VIII directed the incorporation of the melted zinc
stearate, while the N. F. IV directs the incorporation of the zinc
stearate without heat.
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