Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary - LightNovelsOnl.com
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ACTION AND USES: See =Morphina=.
DOSAGE: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Morphinae et Acaciae (Syr. Morph. et Acac.), Syrup of Morphine and Acacia, N.F._ (Syrupus Pectoralis, N.F. III, Jackson's Pectoral Syrup).--Morphine hydrochloride (0.055%) flavored with oil of sa.s.safras in syrup of acacia.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=*Morphinae Sulphas (Morph. Sulph.), Morphine Sulphate, U.S.P.=--
White, odorless crystals or ma.s.ses. Soluble in water (1:15.2) and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:565).
ACTION AND USES: See =Morphina=.
DOSAGE: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus c.u.m Morphina (Syr. Pin. Strob. c.
Morph.), Compound Syrup of White Pine with Morphine, N.F._ (Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus, N.F. III).--Morphine sulphate (0.04%) in compound syrup of white pine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
USES: Objectionable expectorant mixture containing morphine.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Moschus (Mosch.), Musk, U.S.P.= (Tonquin Musk, Deer Musk).--A dried animal secretion.
ACTION AND USES: Antiquated a.n.a.leptic.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Moschi (Tr. Mosch.), Tincture of Musk, U.S.P._--Musk (5%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 48 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
=MUCILAGINES, MUCILAGES.=--Aqueous solutions of gums or the mucilaginous principles of vegetable substances. For the various mucilages, see under the names of the respective drugs.
=MULLAE, MULLS.=--Ointments of high fusing points spread on soft muslin or "mull." For the various mulls, see under the names of the respective active const.i.tuents.
=Myrica (Myrica), Bayberry Bark, N.F.=--Bark of the root.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly recommended as digestive, nutritive and nervous stimulant. No scientific indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
_Pulvis Myricae Compositus (Pulv. Myric. Co.), Compound Powder of Bayberry, N.F._ (Composition Powder).--Bayberry bark (60%), Jamaica ginger (30%), capsic.u.m and clove.
USES: An obsolete carminative.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
=Myristica (Myrist.), Myristica, U.S.P.= (Nutmeg).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and carminative.
=*Myrrha (Myrrh.), Myrrh, U.S.P.= (Gum Myrrh).--A gum resin.
ACTION AND USES: Protective and local stimulant to the mucous membranes. Internally, carminative.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Myrrhae (Tr. Myrrh.), Tincture of Myrrh, U.S.P._--Myrrh (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 87 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
=NEBULAE, SPRAYS.=--Spray solutions, intended for the application of medicaments in solution to the throat and nose by means of suitable atomizers. For Nebula Aromatica, see under =Petrolatum Liquidum=; for the various other sprays, see under =Eucalyptol=, =Menthol= and =Thymol=.
=Nitrogenii Monoxidum (Nitrogen. Monox.), Nitrogen Monoxide, U.S.P.= (Nitrous Oxide, "Laughing Gas").--N{2}O.
A colorless gas with a slight characteristic odor and a sweetish taste.
ACTION AND USES: For inhalation anesthesia.
=*Nux Vomica (Nux Vom.), Nux Vomica, U.S.P.= (Strychni s.e.m.e.n, P.I.).--Seeds yielding not less than 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids, chiefly strychnine and brucine.
ACTION AND USES: Used as bitter stomachic and tonic, depending on its strychnine.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
_*Extractum Nucis Vomicae (Ext. Nuc. Vom.), Extract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._ (Powdered Extract of Nux Vomica, Nucis Vomicae Extractum P.I.).--Yields about 16 per cent. of alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.015 Gm. or 1/4 grain (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Nucis Vomicae (Fldext. Nuc. Vom.), Fluidextract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._--Nux vomica (100%) yielding about 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.05 Cc. or 1 minim (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Nucis Vomicae (Tr. Nuc. Vom.), Tincture of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._ (Strychni Tinctura, P.I.).--Nux vomica (10%) yielding about 0.25 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 71 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
