as of special value in tuberculosis; later they were used as
general reconstructive tonics, but there is no experimental
or reliable clinical evidence that the hypophosphite radical
has any value as such. Calcium hypophosphite must be
regarded merely as a means of administering calcium.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.) in syrups.
_Elixir Calcii Hypophosphitis (Elix. Calc. Hypophos.), Elixir of Calcium
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite (3.5%) in aromatic elixir.
Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Hypophosphitum (Elix. Hypophos.), Elixir of Hypophosphites,
N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite (5.25%), sodium hypophosphite and potassium
hypophosphite (each 1.75%) in water, glycerin, compound spirit of
cardamom and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 12 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Hypophosphitum et Ferri._--See under =Ferri Hypophosphis=.
_Liquor Hypophosphitum (Liq. Hypophos.), Solution of Hypophosphites,
N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite (3.5%), sodium hypophosphite (2%) and
potassium hypophosphite (1.75%) in water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Liquor Hypophosphitum Compositus (Liq. Hypophos. Co.), Compound
Solution of Hypophosphites, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite and potassium
hypophosphite (each 0.85%), sodium hypophosphite (0.22%), ferric
hypophosphite (0.44%) and manganese hypophosphite (0.22%), quinine
hypophosphite (0.22%), strychnine hypophosphite (0.007%) and potassium
citrate in orange flower water, glycerin and water.
USES: Complex and irrational mixture.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Syrupus Calcii et Sodii Hypophosphitum (Syr. Calc. et Sod. Hypophos.),
Syrup of Calcium and Sodium Hypophosphites, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite
and sodium hypophosphite (each 3.5%), in sugar and water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm. (N.F.).
_Syrupus Calcii Hypophosphitis (Syr. Calc. Hypophos.), Syrup of Calcium
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite (3.5%) in sugar and water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Syrupus Hypophosphitum (Syr. Hypophos.), Syrup of Hypophosphites,
U.S.P._--Calcium hypophosphite (4.5%), potassium hypophosphite and
sodium hypophosphite (each 1.5%) in glycerin and syrup.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Hypophosphitum Compositus (Syr. Hypophos. Co.), Compound Syrup
of Hypophosphites, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite (3.5%), potassium
hypophosphite and sodium hypophosphite (each 1.75%), ferric
hypophosphite and manganese hypophosphite (each 0.225%), quinine
(0.11%), strychnine hypophosphite (0.0123%) and sodium citrate (0.375%)
in glycerin and syrup.
USES: Antiquated, complex and irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Calcii Iodidum, Calcium Iodide.=
_Syrupus Calcii Iodidi (Syr. Calc. Iodid.), Syrup of Calcium Iodide,
N.F._--Represents calcium iodide (8.75%) in syrup.
USES: Superfluous, whether regarded as a calcium preparation
or as an iodide preparation.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims
=*Calcii Lactas (Calc. Lact.), Calcium Lactate,
U.S.P.=--Ca(C{3}H{5}O{3}){2} + 5H{2}O.
White, odorless, practically tasteless masses or powder. Soluble in
water (1:20) and almost insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used for the characteristic action of
calcium; less irritating and therefore better adapted to
hypodermic administration than calcium chloride (which
see).
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.), in solution
=Calcii Lactophosphas (Calc. Lactophos.), Calcium Lactophosphate,
N.F.=--A mixture of calcium lactate and calcium acid lactate with
calcium acid phosphate.
White, odorless powder. Soluble in water; almost insoluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to but without advantage
over the lactate. Not adapted to hypodermic use.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
_Elixir Calcii Lactophosphatis (Elix. Calc. Lactophos.), Elixir of
Calcium Lactophosphate, N.F._--Calcium lactophosphate (3%) in compound
spirit of orange, syrup, alcohol and distilled water. Absolute alcohol
content about 19 per cent. Small and probably inefficient quantities of
calcium.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum, Ferri et Calcii Lactophosphatis (Elix.
Cinchon., Ferr. et Calc. Lactophos.), Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids,
Iron and Calcium Lactophosphate, N.F._--(Elixir Cinchonae, Ferri et
Calcii Lactophosphatis, N.F. III, Elixir of Calisaya, Iron and
Lactophosphate of Lime).--Syrup of calcium lactophosphate (50%),
potassium citrate (3%) and elixir of cinchona alkaloids and iron.
Absolute alcohol content about 12 per cent.
USES: An irrational mixture, supposed to present seven
active ingredients.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis (Syr. Calc. Lactophos.), Syrup of
Calcium Lactophosphate, U.S.P._--Made by dissolving precipitated calcium
carbonate (2.5%) in lactic acid (6%), phosphoric acid (3.6%) and a syrup
containing orange flower water.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Calcii Lactophosphatis et Ferri (Syr. Calc. Lactophos. et
Ferr.), Syrup of Calcium Lactophosphate and Iron, N.F._--Ferrous lactate
and potassium citrate (each 0.85%) and syrup of calcium lactophosphate
(about 99%).
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Calcii Phosphas Praecipitatus (Calc. Phos. Praec.), Precipitated
Calcium Phosphate, N.F.=--Ca{3}(PO{4}){2}.
A bulky, white, odorless, tasteless powder. Practically insoluble
in water and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Precipitated calcium phosphate has
been given in the form of powders or mixtures for its
action as a calcium salt, which is similar to but without
advantage over the action of the carbonate. Because of its
insolubility it is now seldom used.
USES: Similar to but without advantage over the
carbonate.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Syrupus Calcii Hydrochlorophosphatis (Syr. Calc. Hydrochlorophos.),
Syrup of Calcium Hydrochlorophosphate, N.F._ (Syrupus Calcii
Chlorhydrophosphatis, N.F. III).--Precipitated calcium phosphate (1.75%)
flavored with tincture of lemon peel and dissolved in hydrochloric acid,
water and syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Calcii Sulphidum Crudum (Calc. Sulphid. Crud.), Crude Calcium Sulphide,
U.S.P.= (Calx Sulphurata, U.S.P. VIII, Sulphurated Lime).--CaS (not less
than 55%).
A pale gray or yellowish powder, with a faint hydrogen sulphide
odor and a nauseous, alkaline taste. Very slightly soluble in cold
water, insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Externally, depilatory similar to
barium sulphide. Internally has been used to arrest and
prevent suppuration especially in boils, carbuncles and
pustular acne. There is no reliable evidence of its therapeutic
usefulness.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.), in solution.
_Liquor Calcis Sulphuratae (Liq. Calc. Sulphurat.), Solution of
Sulphurated Lime, N.F._ (Solution of Oxysulphuret of Calcium, Fleming's
Solution, Vleminckx' Solution, Vleminckx' Lotion).--A solution of
calcium polysulphides and calcium thiosulphate produced by boiling
together lime, sulphur and water.
USES: Depilatory.
=Calendula (Calend.), Calendula, N.F.= (Marigold, Calendula Flowers).
ACTION AND USES: Locally, mild irritant, without material
advantage over diluted alcohol. Internally, no definite
indications for its use.
_Fluidextractum Calendulae (Fldext. Calend.), Fluidextract of Calendula,
N.F._--Calendula (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
_Tinctura Calendulae (Tr. Calend.), Tincture of Calendula,
N.F._--Calendula (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per
cent.
=Calumba (Calumb.), Calumba, U.S.P.= (Columba, Columbo, Colombo).--A
root.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a simple bitter and stomachic.
It appears to have no advantage over other bitters, for
instance, gentian.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.); usually given in
the form of the tincture.
_Fluidextractum Calumbae (Fldext. Calumb.), Fluidextract of Calumba,
N.F._--Calumba (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 65 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Tinctura Calumbae (Tr. Calumb.), Tincture of Calumba, U.S.P._--Calumba
(20%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.)
=*Calx (Calx), Calcium Oxide, U.S.P.= (Lime, Quicklime).--CaO.
Hard, white, odorless masses with a caustic taste, forming with
water calcium hydroxide, which is slightly soluble in water (1:84),
insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: As liquor calcis (an aqueous solution
of calcium hydroxide), used as an antacid and mild alkali.
As milk of lime (a mixture of calcium hydroxide and
water), frequently used as a disinfectant.
_*Linimentum Calcis (Lin. Calc.), Lime Liniment, U.S.P._ (Carron
Oil).--Lime water (50%) and linseed oil.
USES: Topical application, used especially for burns.
_*Liquor Calcis (Liq. Calc.), Solution of Calcium Hydroxide, U.S.P._
(Lime Water).--Ca(OH){2} (not less than 0.14%).
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms.
=*Calx Chlorinata (Calx Chlorin.), Chlorinated Lime, U.S.P.= ("Chloride
of Lime").--A compound of calcium chloride and hypochlorite containing
not less than 30 per cent. of available chlorine.
A white or grayish-white powder having a chlorine-like odor and a
repulsive saline taste. Partially soluble in water or alcohol.
Decomposed by acids with liberation of chlorine.
ACTION AND USES: Disinfectant, especially for excreta.
Should be used liberally and left in contact for at least
one hour. Widely used for treating contaminated drinking
water.
=Cambogia (Cambog.), Gamboge, U.S.P.= (Pipe Gamboge).--A gum resin.
Odorless, grayish-orange-brown pieces or bright yellow powder, with
a very acrid taste. Not less than 65 per cent. soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: A powerful irritant hydragogue
cathartic; not often employed alone. Usually administered
in combination with other drugs.
DOSAGE: 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (U.S.P.), in pills.
=*Camphora (Camph.), Camphor, U.S.P.=--A volatile solid obtained from
the camphor tree.
Tough, white, translucent masses with a pungent odor and taste.
Slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol,
chloroform, ether and fixed or volatile oils.
ACTION AND USES: Used hypodermically to stimulate the
circulation and respiration in collapse. Opinions are
divided as to its efficiency. Locally, applied as a mild
irritant and antiseptic.
DOSAGE: By mouth 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.).
Hypodermic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.), as 10 per
cent. solution in oil.
_*Aqua Camphorae (Aq. Camph.), Camphor Water, U.S.P._--A saturated
solution of camphor in water.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Ceratum Camphorae (Cerat. Camph.), Camphor Cerate, N.F._--Camphor (2%),
with cottonseed oil, white wax, white petrolatum and benzoinated lard.
_Emplastrum Fuscum Camphoratum (Emp. Fusc. Camph.), Camphorated Brown
Plaster, N.F._ (Camphorated Motherplaster).--Camphor (1%), red oxide of
lead, olive oil and yellow wax.
_*Linimentum Camphorae (Lin. Camph.), Camphor Liniment, U.S.P._
(Camphorated Oil).--Camphor (20%) in cottonseed oil.
USES: Mild counterirritant. Note: This preparation, as
found in drug stores, should never be used hypodermically.
_Mistura Camphora Acida._--See under =Opium=.
_Mistura Camphorae Aromatica._--See under =Oleum Lavandulae=.
_*Spiritus Camphorae (Sp. Camph.), Spirit of Camphor, U.S.P._--Camphor
(10%), in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Unguentum Camphorae (Ung. Camph.), Camphor Ointment, N.F._--Camphor
(22%) in white wax and lard.
_Unguentum Fuscum (Ung. Fusc.), Brown Ointment, N.F._ (Unguentum Matris,
Mother's Salve).--Camphorated brown plaster (50%) olive oil and prepared
suet.
=Camphora Monobromata (Camph. Monobrom.), Monobromated Camphor, U.S.P.=
Colorless crystals or white powder, with a mild camphoraceous odor
and taste. Freely soluble in alcohol (1:6.5); almost insoluble in
water.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly recommended as a sedative
and hypnotic but now seldom used. Value doubtful.
DOSAGE: 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (U.S.P.).
=Canella (Canell.), Canella, N.F.=--A bark.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete aromatic bitter, without
advantage over gentian.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.)
=Cannabis (Cannab.), Cannabis, U.S.P.= (Cannabis Indica, U.S.P.
VIII).--Flowering tops of _Cannabis sativa_ (or var. _indica_).
ACTION AND USES: A narcotic poison, producing a mild
delirium. Used in sedative mixtures, but of doubtful value.
Also employed to color corn remedies.
_Extractum Cannabis (Ext. Cannab.), Extract of Cannabis,
U.S.P._--Assayed biologically by producing incoordination in dogs.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.). Physicians
who prescribe extract of cannabis should specify the
biologically assayed preparation.
_Fluidextractum Cannabis (Fldext. Cannab.), Fluidextract of Cannabis,
U.S.P._--Cannabis (100%). Assayed biologically by producing
incoordination in dogs. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians
who prescribe fluidextract of cannabis should specify the
biologically assayed preparation.
_Tinctura Cannabis (Tr. Cannab.), Tincture of Cannabis, U.S.P._
(Tinctura Cannabis Indicae, U.S.P. VIII).--Cannabis (10%) in alcohol.
Assayed biologically by producing incoordination in dogs. Absolute
alcohol content about 90 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.75 Cc. or 12 minims (U.S.P.). Those physicians
who prescribe tincture of cannabis should specify
the biologically assayed preparation.
=*Cantharis (Canthar.), Cantharides, U.S.P.= (Spanish Flies, Russian
Flies).--A beetle.
ACTION AND USES: Externally, rubefacient and vesicant.
Internally, genito-urinary irritant, often producing serious
nephritis. Its internal use is probably never justified.
_*Ceratum Cantharidis (Cerat. Canthar.), Cantharides Cerate, U.S.P._
(Blistering Cerate).--Cantharides (35%) with turpentine, glacial acetic
acid, yellow wax, rosin and benzoinated lard.
_Collodium Cantharidatum (Collod. Canth.), Cantharidal Collodion,
U.S.P._ (Blistering Collodion, Vesicating Collodion).--The glacial
acetic acid acetone extract from cantharides (60%) in flexible
collodion.
_Emplastrum Cantharidis (Emp. Canthar.), Cantharides Plaster,
U.S.P._--Cantharides cerate spread on rosin plaster. Each square
centimeter of spread plaster contains 0.1 Gm. of cantharides cerate.
USES: Convenient form for applying cantharides as a
vesicant. Requires from six to eight hours to produce a
blister. May produce poisoning by absorption through the
skin.
_*Tinctura Cantharidis (Tr. Canthar.), Tincture of Cantharides, U.S.P._
(Cantharidis Tinctura P.I.).--Cantharides (10%) in alcohol. Absolute
alcohol content about 90 per cent.
=*Capsicum (Capsic.), Capsicum, U.S.P.= (Cayenne Pepper, African
Chillies).--Fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Carminative and rubefacient; also
stomachic, especially in alcoholic gastritis (as the tincture).
_Emplastrum Capsici (Emp. Capsic.), Capsicum Plaster, U.S.P._--Oleoresin
of capsicum spread on rubber plaster. Each 15 square cm. of spread
plaster contains 0.25 Gm. of oleoresin of capsicum.
_Oleoresina Capsici (Oleores. Capsic.), Oleoresin of Capsicum,
U.S.P._--Highly irritant.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Capsici (Tr. Capsic.), Tincture of Capsicum,
U.S.P._--Capsicum (10%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 88 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Capsici et Myrrhae (Tr. Capsic. et Myrrh.), Tincture of
Capsicum and Myrrh, N.F._ (Hot Drops, Thomsonian Number Six.)--Capsicum
(3%) and myrrh (12%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Caramel (Caram.), Caramel, N.F.= (Saccharum Ustum, Burnt Sugar
Coloring).
A dark brown, syrupy, somewhat bitter liquid. Soluble in water and
in diluted alcohol; insoluble in 80 per cent. alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used in pharmacy as a brown
coloring agent.
_Tinctura Caramellis, Tincture of Caramel, N.F._--Caramel in alcohol and
water. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
=*Carbo Ligni (Carbo Lig.), Wood Charcoal, U.S.P.= (Charcoal).--Powdered
wood charcoal.
ACTION AND USES: Absorbent of gases and dissolved substances.
Used internally against digestive disorders and
vegetable poisons but of doubtful value. Locally employed
as a deodorant, for fetid ulcers, usually in the form of
a poultice.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains, in powder or suspension.
_Trochisci Carbonis Ligni (Troch. Carb. Lig.), Troches of Charcoal,
N.F._--Charcoal with tragacanth, sugar and vanillin.
DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.)
=*Cardamomi Semen (Cardam. Sem.), Cardamom Seed, U.S.P.= (Cardamomum,
U.S.P. VIII).
ACTION AND USES: Used as flavor and carminative. Frequently
added to purgatives, as in the compound extract
of colocynth, with the object of diminishing griping.
_*Tinctura Cardamomi (Tr. Cardam.), Tincture of Cardamom,
U.S.P._--Cardamom seed (15%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol
content about 46 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Cardamomi Composita (Tr. Cardamom. Co.), Compound Tincture of
Cardamom, U.S.P._--Cardamom seed, Saigon cinnamon, caraway and cochineal
in alcohol, glycerin and water. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
=Carminum (Carmin.), Carmine, N.F.=--From cochineal.
ACTION AND USES: Used in pharmacy as a red coloring
agent.
_Liquor Carmini (Liq. Carmin.), Solution of Carmine, N.F._--Carmine in
ammonia water, glycerin and water.
=Caro, Beef.=
_Extractum Carnis (Ext. Carnis), Extract of Beef, N.F._ (Beef
Extract).--Residue from evaporation of beef broth.
ACTION AND USES: Stimulant and flavor; not a nutrient
tonic, as was believed at one time. The "wines" are without
real value and can easily be misused as beverages.
_Vinum Carnis (Vin. Carn.), Wine of Beef, N.F._ (Beef and
Wine).--Extract of beef (3%) in water, syrup, alcohol, compound spirit
of orange and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Vinum Carnis et Ferri (Vin. Carn. et Ferr.), Wine of Beef and Iron,
N.F._ (Beef, Wine and Iron).--Extract of beef (3%), iron and ammonium
citrate, water, syrup, alcohol, compound spirit of orange and sherry
wine.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Carum (Carum), Caraway, U.S.P.= (Carawayseed).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative. Similar to
anise and fennel.
=*Caryophyllus (Caryoph.), Clove, U.S.P.= (Cloves).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative and counterirritant.
_Pulvis Aromaticus Rubefaciens (Pulv. Arom. Rubefac.), Rubefacient Spice
Powder, N.F._ (Replacing Emplastrum Aromaticum, N.F. III).--Clove,
Saigon cinnamon, ginger and capsicum.
=*Cascara Sagrada (Case. Sagr.), Cascara Sagrada, U.S.P.= (Rhamnus
Purshiana, U.S.P. VIII).--A bark.
ACTION AND USES: Laxative, acting mainly on the colon.
Widely used for habitual constipation. Has little tendency
to produce secondary constipation.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Cascarae Sagradae (Elix. Cascar. Sagr.), Elixir of Cascara
Sagrada, N.F._ (Elixir Rhamni Purshianae, N.F. III).--Aromatic
fluidextract of cascara sagrada (50%) and aromatic elixir. Absolute
alcohol content about 22 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Cascarae Sagradae Compositum (Elix. Cascar. Sagr. Co.), Compound
Elixir of Cascara Sagrada, N.F._ (Elixir Rhamni Purshianae Co., N.F.
III, Laxative Elixir).--Aromatic fluidextract of cascara sagrada
(12.5%), fluidextract of senna (7.5%), fluidextract of juglans (6.5%)
and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 24 per cent.
USES: Needlessly complicated laxative.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_*Extractum Cascarae Sagradae (Ext. Cascar. Sagr.), Extract of Cascara
Sagrada, U.S.P._ (Extractum Rhamni Purshianae, U.S.P. VIII, Powdered
Extract of Cascara Sagrada).--One Gm. extract represents 3 Gm. cascara
sagrada.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Fluidextractum Cascarae Sagradae (Fldext. Cascar. Sagr.), Fluidextract
of Cascara Sagrada, U.S.P._ (Fluidextractum Rhamni Purshianae, U.S.P.
VIII).--Cascara sagrada (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 20 per
cent. Bitter, unpleasant taste.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_*Fluidextractum Cascarae Sagradae Aromaticum (Fldext. Cascar. Sagr.
Arom.), Aromatic Fluidextract of Cascara Sagrada, U.S.P._
(Fluidextractum Rhamni Purshianae Aromaticum, U.S.P. VIII).--Sweetened
and flavored fluidextract. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
Not so bitter, but less effective than the plain fluidextract.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidglyceratum Cascarae Sagradae (Fldglycer. Cascar. Sagr.),
Fluidglycerate of Cascara Sagrada, N.F._--Cascara sagrada (100%) in
water and glycerin.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
_Fluidglyceratum Cascarae Sagradae Aromaticum (Fldglycer. Cascar. Sagr.
Arom.), Aromatic Fluidglycerate of Cascara Sagrada, N.F._--Cascara
sagrada (75%) and fluidglycerate of glycyrrhiza (25%) with oils of
fennel, clove and cinnamon, in water and glycerin.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Cascarilla (Cascarill.), Cascarilla, N.F.= (Sweetwood Bark, Sweet
Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic bitter, without advantage
over gentian.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.)
=Cassia Fistula (Cass. Fist.), Cassia Fistula, N.F.= (Purging
Cassia).--Dried fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete laxative, without advantage
over senna.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.)
=Castanea (Castan.), Castanea, N.F.= (Chestnut Leaves).
ACTION AND USES: Astringent; no definite indications
for its use.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Castaneae (Fldext. Castan.), Fluidextract of Chestnut
Leaves, N.F._--Chestnut leaves (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 15
per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=CATAPLASMATA, POULTICES.=--Poultices are soft solid preparations used
for the purpose of applying heat and moisture to localized areas of the
body. Poultices may also be made the means of applying counterirritant
drugs.
=Cataria (Catar.), Catnep, N.F.= (Catmint).--Leaves and flowering tops.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative, without advantage
over peppermint.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Catariae (Fldext. Catar.), Fluidextract of Catnep,
N.F._--Catnep (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Caulophyllum (Caulophyl.), Caulophyllum, N.F.= (Blue Cohosh, Papoose
Root, Squaw Root).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Said to be diuretic and emmenagogue;
has not been adequately studied.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Caulophylli (Fldext. Caulophyl.), Fluidextract of
Caulophyllum, N.F._--Caulophyllum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
=Centaurium (Centaur.), Centaury, N.F.=--Flowering plant.
ACTION AND USES: Bitter stomachic; without advantage
over gentian. Also used in "female remedies," but probably
useless.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
=*Cera Alba (Cer. Alb.), White Wax, U.S.P.=--Yellow wax bleached.
ACTION AND USES: Used in the preparation of emollient
ointments, and to raise the melting point of mixtures of
oils and fats.
_Ceratum (Cerat.), Cerate, U.S.P._ (Simple Cerate).--White wax (30%) and
benzoinated lard.