Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary - LightNovelsOnl.com
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DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Rhei (Tr. Rhei), Tincture of Rhubarb, U.S.P._--Rhubarb (20%) and cardamom seed, in glycerin, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Rhei Aquosa (Tr. Rhei. Aq.), Aqueous Tincture of Rhubarb, N.F._--Rhubarb (10%) and pota.s.sium carbonate in cinnamon water, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_*Tinctura Rhei Aromatica (Tr. Rhei Arom.), Aromatic Tincture of Rhubarb, U.S.P._--Rhubarb (20%), Saigon cinnamon, clove and nutmeg in glycerin, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Rhei Dulcis (Tr. Rhei Dulc.), Sweet Tincture of Rhubarb, N.F._--Rhubarb (10%), glycyrrhiza, anise and cardamom seed in glycerin, diluted alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 45 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Tinctura Rhei et Gentianae (Tr. Rhei et Gent.), Tincture of Rhubarb and Gentian, N.F._--Rhubarb (7%) and gentian (1.75%) in diluted alcohol.
Absolute alcohol content about 45 per cent.
USES: Stomachic and laxative.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Vinum Rhei Compositum (Vin. Rhei Co.), Compound Wine of Rhubarb, N.F._ (Tinctura Rhei Vinosa, N.F. III).--Fluidextract of rhubarb (8%), fluidextract of bitter orange peel, tincture of cardamom in sugar and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Rhus Glabra (Rhus Glab.), Rhus Glabra, N.F.= (Sumac Berries).
ACTION AND USES: Tannin-bearing astringent; without advantage over krameria, etc.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Rhois Glabrae (Fldext. Rhois Glab.), Fluidextract of Rhus Glabra, N.F._--Rhus glabra (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.)
=*Rosa, Rose= (Cabbage Rose, _Rosa centifolia_).
ACTION AND USES: The preparations are used for flavoring.
_*Aqua Rosae (Aq. Ros.), Rose Water, U.S.P._--A mixture of stronger rose water with distilled water.
_Aqua Rosae Fortior (Aq. Ros. Fort.), Stronger Rose Water, U.S.P._--Prepared by distilling fresh cabbage roses with water.
_Confectio Rosae (Confect. Ros.), Confection of Rose, N.F._--Red rose, sugar, clarified honey and stronger rose water.
_Unguentum Aquae Rosae (Ung. Aq. Ros.), Ointment of Rose Water, U.S.P._ (Cold Cream).--Sodium borate (0.5%), spermaceti, white wax, expressed oil of almond, and stronger rose water.
USES: Emollient
=Rosa Gallica (Rosa Gall.), Red Rose, U.S.P.=--Petals.
ACTION AND USES: Mildly astringent but used chiefly as a flavoring agent in the confection of rose; antiquated.
_Fluidextractum Rosae (Fldext. Rosae), Fluidextract of Rose, U.S.P._--Red rose (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Infusum Rosae Compositum (Inf. Ros. Co.), Compound Infusion of Rose, N.F._--Red rose (1.3%) with diluted sulphuric acid and sugar in water.
DOSAGE: 100 Cc. or 3 fluidounces (N.F.).
_Syrupus Rosae (Syr. Ros.), Syrup of Rose, N.F._--Fluidextract of rose and diluted sulphuric acid in syrup.
=Rubi Fructus (Rubi Fructus), Blackberries, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Flavor.
_Cordiale Rubi Fructus (Cord. Rubi Fruct.), Blackberry Cordial, N.F._--Blackberry syrup (about 75%) and diluted alcohol (about 25%), with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Absolute alcohol content about 12 per cent.
USES: Used as carminative in summer diarrhea. Not very efficient.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Syrupus Rubi Fructi (Syr. Rubi Fruct.), Syrup of Blackberry Fruit, N.F._--Juice of ripe blackberries in sugar.
USES: Flavoring vehicle
=Rubi Idaei Fructus (Rubi Idaei Fructus), Raspberries, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Flavoring.
_Syrupus Rubi Idaei (Syr. Rubi Id.), Syrup of Raspberry, N.F._--Juice of ripe raspberries in sugar.
=Rubus (Rubus), Rubus, N.F.= (Blackberry Bark).--Bark of the rhizome.
ACTION AND USES: Tannin-bearing astringent without advantage over krameria, etc.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Elixir Rubi Compositum (Elix. Rubi Co.), Compound Elixir of Blackberry, N.F._--Rubus (1.6%), nutgall (1.6%), Saigon cinnamon, clove, mace, ginger, syrup of blackberry and diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
