Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary - LightNovelsOnl.com
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=Creta Praeparata (Cret. Praep.), Prepared Chalk, U.S.P.= (Drop Chalk).--A native calcium carbonate.
White, amorphous, odorless, tasteless powder. Almost insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. Decomposed and dissolved by dilute acids.
ACTION AND USES: Used internally as a mild alkali, as antacid and against diarrhea.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.) as a powder or in suspension.
_Mistura Cretae (Mist. Cret.), Chalk Mixture, U.S.P._--Compound chalk powder (20%) with cinnamon water and water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Pulvis Cretae Aromaticus._--See under =Cinnamomum Saigonic.u.m.=
_Pulvis Cretae Compositus (Pulv. Cret. Co.), Compound Chalk Powder, U.S.P._--Prepared chalk (30%), with acacia and sugar.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.)
=Crocus (Croc.), Crocus, N.F.= (Saffron).--Stigmas of the flowers.
ACTION AND USES: Yellow coloring agent without definite therapeutic indications. Has been used as "stimulant and antispasmodic."
_Tinctura Croci (Tr. Croc.), Tincture of Saffron, N.F._--Saffron (10%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 45 per cent.
=Cubeba (Cubeb.), Cubeb, U.S.P.= (Cubebs).--Fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly much used internally as antiseptic, diuretic and as a stimulant to the genito-urinary membranes; also to some extent as a stimulating expectorant. Probably of little value.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.). The oleoresin is preferred.
_Fluidextractum Cubebae (Fldext. Cubeb.), Fluidextract of Cubeb, N.F._--Cubeb (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc or 15 minims (N.F.).
_Oleoresina Cubebae (Oleores. Cubeb.), Oleoresin of Cubeb, U.S.P._
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Cubebae (Tr. Cubeb.), Tincture of Cubeb, N.F._--Cubeb (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Trochisci Cubebae (Troch. Cubeb.), Troches of Cubeb, U.S.P._--Each troche contains oleoresin of cubeb (0.02 Gm.) with oil of sa.s.safras, extract of glycyrrhiza and acacia, flavored with syrup of tolu.
=*Cupri Sulphas (Cupr. Sulph.), Copper Sulphate, U.S.P.= (Cupric Sulphate).--CuSO{4} + 5H{2}O.
Blue, odorless crystals or powder with a metallic taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.5), and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:500).
ACTION AND USES: Astringent and in strong solutions corrosive. In large doses a gastric and intestinal irritant producing violent vomiting and purging. Considered one of the best antidotes in phosphorus poisoning.
DOSAGE: Emetic, 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Mistura Adstringens (Mist. Adstring.), Astringent Mixture, N.F._ (Mistura Adstringens et Escharotica, N.F. III, Villate's Mixture).--A needlessly complex mixture containing the acetates and sulphates of copper and zinc in dilute acetic acid solution with lead sulphate in suspension.
=Cypripedium (Cypriped.), Cypripedium, N.F.= (Lady Slipper Root).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: No definite indications for its use.
Has been described as "tonic, stimulant and diaph.o.r.etic."
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Cypripedii (Fldext. Cypriped.), Fluidextract of Cypripedium, N.F._--Cypripedium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Damiana (Damiana), Damiana, N.F.= (Turnera).--Leaves.
ACTION AND USES: Ingredient of "lost manhood" nostrums; mildly irritant, but otherwise probably inert.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Damianae (Fldext. Damian.), Fluidextract of Damiana, N.F._ (Fluidextractum Turnerae, N.F. III).--Damiana (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=DECOCTA, DECOCTIONS.=--Aqueous preparations made by boiling drugs in water and straining. They must be freshly made from the drugs.
=Delphinium (Delphin.), Larkspur Seed, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Preparations are used externally to destroy pediculi of the hair and of the pubic region.
_Tinctura Delphinii (Tr. Delphin.), Tincture of Larkspur, N.F._--Larkspur seed (10%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
=Dextrinum Alb.u.m (Dext. Alb.), White Dextrin, N.F.=--A variable mixture of soluble carbohydrates with unconverted starch.
White, odorless powder, with a sweetish taste. Partly soluble in cold water; completely soluble in three parts of water on boiling.
ACTION AND USES: Subst.i.tute for acacia and other gums.
_Pasta Dextrinata (Past. Dextrin.), Dextrinated Paste, N.F._--White dextrin (33%) in glycerin (33%) and water.
