Eriodictyon, U.S.P._--Eriodictyon (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Eriodictyi Aromaticus (Syr. Eriodict. Arom.), Aromatic Syrup of
Eriodictyon, N.F._ (Aromatic Syrup of Yerba Santa, Syrupus
Corrigens).--Fluidextract of eriodictyon, solution of potassium
hydroxide, compound tincture of cardamom, oils of sassafras, lemon and
clove, alcohol and syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 8 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=*Eucalyptol (Eucalyptol), Eucalyptol, U.S.P.= (Cineol).--A constituent
of the volatile oil of eucalyptus.
A colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and a pungent taste,
producing a cooling sensation in the mouth. Very slightly soluble
in water but miscible with alcohol and chloroform and fixed or
volatile oils.
ACTION AND USES: Employed as a local stimulant, antiseptic
and deodorant, largely as a constituent of inhalations,
particularly oily sprays.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (U.S.P.).
_Nebula Eucalyptolis (Nebul. Eucalyptol.), Eucalyptol Spray,
N.F._--Eucalyptol (5%) in light liquid petrolatum.
_Petroxolinum Eucalyptolis (Petrox. Eucalyptol.), Eucalyptol Petroxolin,
N.F._ (Eucalyptol Petrox).--Eucalyptol (20%) in liquid petrolatum.
=*Eucalyptus (Eucalypt.), Eucalyptus, U.S.P.= (Eucalyptus Leaves, Blue
Gum Leaves).
ACTION AND USES: Principally those of the volatile oil.
Not used as such.
_Fluidextractum Eucalypti (Fldext. Eucalypt.), Fluidextract of
Eucalyptus, U.S.P._--Eucalyptus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=Eugenol (Eugenol), Eugenol, U.S.P.=--A constituent of oil of clove.
A nearly colorless, thin liquid, with a strong odor of cloves and a
pungent, spicy taste.
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of oil of cloves, over
which it has no material advantage.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims.
=Euonymus (Euonym.), Euonymus, N.F.= (Wahoo Bark).--Bark of the root.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete cathartic; toxic digitalis
effects. Caution: The uncertain absorption of this drug
makes its use inadvisable.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains.
_Extractum Euonymi (Ext. Euonym.), Extract of Euonymus, N.F._ (Powdered
Extract of Euonymus).--A hydroalcoholic extract, 1 Gm. representing the
water-alcohol-soluble constituents of 4 Gm. of euonymus.
DOSAGE: 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Euonymi (Fldext. Euonym.), Fluidextract of Euonymus,
N.F._--Euonymus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims. (N.F.).
=Eupatorium (Eupator.), Eupatorium, N.F.= (Boneset,
Thoroughwort).--Leaves and flowering tops.
ACTION AND USES: Domestic diaphoretic "tea." No
established indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Eupatorii (Fldext. Eupator.), Fluidextract of
Eupatorium, N.F._--Eupatorium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40
per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Euphorbia Pilulifera (Euphorb. Pilul.), Euphorbia Pilulifera, N.F.=
(Pill Bearing Spurge).--Entire flowering plant.
ACTION AND USES: Irritant; formerly used in respiratory
diseases, but without established indications.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Euphorbiae Piluliferae (Fldext. Euphorb. Pilul.),
Fluidextract of Euphorbia Pilulifera, N.F._--Euphorbia pilulifera
(100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=EXTRACTA, EXTRACTS= (Solid Extracts).--Soft, solid (pilular extracts)
or powdered (powdered extracts) preparations made by evaporating a
solution of the soluble ingredients of vegetable or animal drugs at a
low temperature. Powdered extracts are often made from the solid
extracts by the addition of inert material. The strength of most
extracts is four times that of the drug. For the various official
extracts see under the names of the respective drugs.
=Farfara (Farfar.), Coltsfoot, N.F.= (Coltsfoot Leaves, Tussilago
Leaves).
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent expectorant; no advantage
over linseed.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm.
=*Fel Bovis (Fel Bovis), Oxgall, U.S.P.=
A brownish-green or dark green, somewhat viscid liquid, with a
peculiar odor and a disagreeable, bitter taste.
ACTION AND USES: Used in the form of the extract as
intestinal antiseptic, cholagogue and laxative.
_*Extractum Fellis Bovis (Ext. Fel. Bov.), Extract of Oxgall, U.S.P._
(Powdered Extract of Oxgall).--One Gm. of extract represents 8 Gm. of
oxgall.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains.
* * * * *
Note:--_The prescribing of iron can be greatly simplified without
sacrificing anything of real value, if physicians will confine
themselves to the starred preparations._
* * * * *
=Ferri Acetas, Ferric Acetate.=--Fe(C{2}H{3}O{2}){3}.
_Liquor Ferri Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. Acet.), Solution of Ferric Acetate,
N.F._--Contains anhydrous ferric acetate, Fe(C{2}H{3}O{2}){3} (about
31%), corresponding to about 7.5 per cent. metallic iron, Fe.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis._--See under =Ammonii Acetas.=
=*Ferri Carbonas, Ferrous Carbonate.=--FeCO{3}.
_*Massa Ferri Carbonatis (Mass. Ferr. Carb.), Mass of Ferrous Carbonate,
U.S.P._ (Vallet's Mass).--Contains FeCO{3} (35%) with sugar and honey.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Mistura Ferri Composita (Mist. Ferr. Co.), Compound Iron Mixture,
N.F._ (Griffith's Mixture).--Ferrous carbonate (obtained by decomposing
0.6% ferrous sulphate with potassium carbonate), sugar, myrrh, spirit of
lavender and rose water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_*Pilulae Ferri Carbonatis (Pil. Ferr. Carb.), Pills of Ferrous
Carbonate, U.S.P._ (Chalybeate Pills, Blaud's Pills, Ferruginous
Pills).--Each pill contains FeCO{3} (0.06 Gm. or 1 grain).
USES: Convenient and effective form of iron.
DOSAGE: 2 pills (U.S.P.).
=Ferri Carbonas Saccharatus (Ferr. Carb. Sacch.), Saccharated Ferrous
Carbonate, U.S.P.=--Ferrous carbonate, FeCO{3} (not less than 15%)
preserved with sugar.
A greenish-brown, odorless powder, with a taste at first sweetish,
afterward ferruginous.
ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, like other iron salts;
practically non-astringent and non-irritating.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.)
=*Ferri Chloridum (Ferr. Chlor.), Ferric Chloride, U.S.P.= (Iron
Perchloride, Sesquichloride of Iron).--Ferric chloride, FeCl{3}, with
water of hydration.
Orange-yellow crystalline deliquescent pieces, odorless, and with a
strongly styptic taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.2); freely
soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used in the form of the tincture of
ferric chloride as an astringent, especially as an application
to the throat. Also hematinic, but relatively irritant.
_Gossypium Stypticum (Gossyp. Stypt.), Styptic Cotton, N.F._--Purified
cotton, impregnated with ferric chloride.
_Liquor Ferri Chloridi (Liq. Ferr. Chlor.), Solution of Ferric Chloride,
U.S.P._ (Solution of Iron Perchloride).--FeCl{3} (about 10.5%).
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims.
_*Tinctura Ferri Chloridi (Tr. Ferr. Chlor.), Tincture of Ferric
Chloride, U.S.P._--Ferric chloride (about 13%) corresponding to not less
than 4.48 per cent. of iron, Fe. Made by diluting a solution of ferric
chloride (35%) with alcohol. Absolute alcoholic content about 63 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Ferri Chloridi Aetherea (Tr. Ferr. Chlor. Aeth.), Ethereal
Tincture of Ferric Chloride, N.F._ (Bestuscheff's Tincture, Lamotte's
Drops).--Solution of ferric chloride (6%) and ether (25%) in alcohol.
Absolute alcohol content about 65 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Citras, Ferric Citrate=
_Liquor Ferri Citratis (Liq. Ferr. Cit.), Solution of Ferric Citrate,
N.F._--Contains ferric citrate corresponding to not less than 7.25 per
cent. metallic iron, Fe.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).
=Ferri Citro-Chloridum, Iron Citro-Chloride=
_Elixir Ferri, Quininae et Strychninae (Elix. Ferr. Quin. et Strych.),
Elixir of Iron, Quinine and Strychnine, N.F._--Tincture of ferric
citro-chloride (12.5%), quinine hydrochloride (0.875%), strychnine
sulphate (0.0175%), compound spirit of orange, glycerin and water.
Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
USES: A popular but irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri (Elix. Gent. et Ferr.), Elixir of Gentian and
Iron, N.F._ (Elixir of Gentian with Tincture of Ferric
Citro-Chloride).--Tincture of ferric citro-chloride (10%) and elixir of
gentian. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Tinctura Ferri Citro-Chloridi (Tr. Ferr. Citro-Chlor.), Tincture of
Ferric Citro-Chloride, N.F._ (Tasteless Tincture of Ferric Chloride,
Tasteless Tincture of Iron).--A tincture of a complex iron salt,
containing about 4 per cent. of iron (Fe) and rendered non-styptic by
the presence of a citrate. Made from solution of ferric chloride (35%),
sodium citrate (44%), alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about
15 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
=*Ferri et Ammonii Citras (Ferr. et Ammon. Cit.), Iron and Ammonium
Citrate, U.S.P.= (Soluble Ferric Citrate, Ammonio-Ferric Citrate).--Iron
citrate rendered more readily soluble by the presence of ammonium
citrate. Contains about 17 per cent. of iron, Fe.
Thin, transparent, garnet-red, odorless scales, with a saline,
mildly ferruginous taste. Readily and completely soluble in water;
insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, practically non-astringent.
Has the general properties of iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Vinum Ferri (Vin. Ferr.), Wine of Iron, N.F._ (Wine of Citrate of
Iron).--Iron and ammonium citrate (4%) in tincture of sweet orange peel,
syrup, and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Ferri et Quininae Citras (Ferr. et Quin. Cit.), Iron and Quinine
Citrate, U.S.P.= (Ferri et Quininae Citras Solubilis, U.S.P. VIII,
Soluble Iron and Quinine Citrate).--Iron citrate and quinine citrate
rendered more soluble by the presence of ammonium citrate. Contains not
less than 13 per cent. of iron, Fe.
Thin, transparent, deliquescent, greenish or golden yellow,
odorless scales, with a bitter, mildly ferruginous taste. Rapidly
and completely soluble in cold water, partly soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a bitter iron tonic. Of doubtful value.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Vinum Ferri Amarum (Vin. Ferr. Amar.), Bitter Wine of Iron, N.F._--Iron
and quinine citrate (5%) in tincture of sweet orange peel, syrup and
sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 17 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Ferri Glycerophosphas (Ferr. Glycerophos.), Ferric Glycerophosphate,
N.F.= (Ferric Glycerinophosphate).
Yellowish-green scales or powder, odorless and nearly tasteless.
Freely soluble in water (1:2) and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Reputed "tonic," but without advantage over the
ordinary iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains.
=Ferri Hydroxidum, Ferric Hydroxide.=
_Ferri Hydroxidum cum Magnesii Oxido (Ferr. Hydrox. cum Mag. Oxid.),
Ferric Hydroxide with Magnesium Oxide, U.S.P._ (Arsenic Antidote, Ferric
Hydrate with Magnesia).--A dilute solution of ferric sulphate and a
mixture of magnesium oxide with water, kept in separate bottles. When
mixed, they yield ferric hydroxide.
USES: Antidote for arsenic.
DOSAGE: 120 Cc. or 4 fluidounces.
_Magma Ferri Hydroxidi (Magm. Ferr. Hydrox.), Ferric Hydroxide Magma,
N.F._ (Ferri Hydroxidum, U.S.P. VIII, Ferric Hydroxide).--A suspension
of ferric hydroxide in water.
=Ferri Hypophosphis (Ferr. Hypophos.), Ferric Hypophosphite, N.F.=
White or grayish white, odorless and nearly tasteless powder. Very
slightly soluble in water (1:2300); insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Reputed "tonic," but without advantage
over the ordinary iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains.
_Elixir Ferri Hypophosphitis (Elix. Ferr. Hypophos.), Elixir of Ferric
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Ferric hypophosphite (1.65%), potassium citrate
(2.15%), water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21
per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Hypophosphitum et Ferri (Elix. Hypophos. et Ferr.), Elixir of
Hypophosphites and Iron, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite and sodium
hypophosphite (each 1.75%), potassium hypophosphite and ferric
hypophosphite (each 0.875%), potassium citrate, hypophosphorous acid,
water, syrup and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri Hypophosphitis (Liq. Ferr. Hypophos.), Solution of Ferric
Hypophosphite, N.F._ (Solution of Hypophosphite of Iron).--Ferric
hypophosphite (16.5%) dissolved by means of potassium citrate (21.5%) in
glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri Hypophosphitis (Syr. Ferr. Hypophos.), Syrup of Ferric
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Ferric hypophosphite (1.75%), dissolved by means
of potassium citrate (2.5%), and made into a syrup flavored with orange
flower water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Iodidum, Ferrous Iodide.=--FeI{2}.
_Pilulae Ferri Iodidi (Pil. Ferr. Iod.), Pills of Ferrous Iodide,
U.S.P._--Each pill represents ferrous iodide, FeI{2} (about 0.06 Gm. or
1 grain).
DOSAGE: 2 pills (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Ferri et Mangani Iodidi (Syr. Ferr. et Mangan. Iod.), Syrup of
Iron and Manganese Iodide, N.F._--Ferrous iodide (10%) and manganese
iodide (5%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
_*Syrupus Ferri Iodidi (Syr. Ferr. Iod.), Syrup of Ferrous Iodide,
U.S.P._ (Ferri Iodidi Syrupus P.I.).--Ferrous iodide, FeI{2} (about 5%).
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.)
=Ferri Lactas (Ferr. Lact.), Ferrous Lactate, N.F.= (Iron Lactate).
Greenish white powder or crystalline masses, with a slight,
characteristic odor and a mild, sweet ferruginous taste. Slowly
soluble in water (1:40), freely soluble in solutions of alkali
citrates, but almost insoluble in alcohol.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Lactatis (Elix. Ferr. Lact.), Elixir of Iron Lactate,
N.F._--Iron lactate (1.75%), potassium citrate (5.25%) in water and
aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 18 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Lactophosphas, Iron Lactophosphate.=
_Syrupus Ferri Lactophosphatis (Syr. Ferr. Lactophos.), Syrup of Iron
Lactophosphate, N.F._--Iron lactophosphate (2.5%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Malas, Ferrous Malate (Iron Malate).=
_Extractum Ferri Pomatum (Ext. Ferr. Pomat.), Ferrated Extract of
Apples, N.F._ (Ferri Malas Crudus, Crude Malate of Iron).--A pilular
extract containing ferrous malate.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (N.F.).
_Tinctura Ferri Pomata (Tr. Ferr. Pomat.), Tincture of Ferrated Extract
of Apples, N.F._ (Tinctura Ferri Malatis Crudi, Tincture of Crude Malate
of Iron).--Ferrated extract of apples (10%) in alcohol and cinnamon
water. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Nitras, Ferric Nitrate.=--Fe(NO{3}){3}.
_Liquor Ferri Nitratis (Liq. Ferr. Nit.), Solution of Ferric Nitrate,
N.F._--Ferric nitrate, Fe(NO{3}){3}, corresponding to not less than 1.3
per cent. of metallic iron, Fe.
USES: Astringent and styptic.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxidum Saccharatum (Ferr. Oxid. Sacch.), Saccharated Ferric
Oxide, N.F.= (Soluble Ferric Oxide, Ferrum Oxydatum Saccharatum,
"Eisenzucker").--Saccharated ferric oxide representing not less than 2.8
per cent. of Fe.
_Syrupus Ferri Saccharati Solubilis (Syr. Ferr. Sacch. Sol.), Syrup of
Soluble Saccharated Iron, N.F._ (Syrupus Ferri Oxydati Solubilis, Syrup
of Saccharated Oxide of Iron, Syrup of Soluble Oxide of
Iron).--Saccharated ferric oxide (41.5%), syrup and water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxychloridum, Ferric Oxychloride.=
_Liquor Ferri Oxychloridi (Liq. Ferr. Oxychlor.), Solution of Ferric
Oxychloride, N.F._--Ferric oxychloride corresponding to about 3 per
cent. of metallic iron, Fe, dissolved in a mixture of glycerin and
water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxysulphas, Ferric Oxysulphate.=
_Liquor Ferri Oxysulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Oxysulph.), Solution of Ferric
Oxysulphate, N.F._--A solution of basic ferric sulphate.
USES: Superfluous astringent iron solution
=*Ferri Phosphas (Ferr. Phos.), Ferric Phosphate, U.S.P.= (Ferri
Phosphas Solubilis, U.S.P. VIII, Soluble Ferric Phosphate).--Ferric
phosphate rendered soluble by sodium citrate. Contains iron, Fe (not
less than 12%).
Thin, bright green, transparent, odorless scales, with an
acidulous, slightly saline taste. Freely and completely soluble in
water; insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Hematinic. Only slightly astringent;
no special advantage over other iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum et Ferri (Elix. Cinchon. et Ferr.),
Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids and Iron, N.F. _(Elixir Cinchonae et Ferri
N.F. III, Ferrated Elixir of Calisaya, Alkaloidal).--Ferric phosphate
(3.5%), elixir of cinchona alkaloids (about 92%) and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Phosphatis (Elix. Ferr. Phos.), Elixir of Ferric
Phosphate, N.F._--Ferric phosphate (3.5%), water and aromatic elixir.
Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri Phosphatis (Elix. Gent. et Ferr. Phosph.),
Elixir of Gentian and Ferric Phosphate, N.F._ (Elixir Gentianae
Ferratum).--Ferric phosphate (1.75%), elixir of gentian (about 95%) and
water. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri, Quininae et Strychninae Phosphatum (Syr. Ferr. Quin. et
Strych. Phos.), Syrup of the Phosphates of Iron, Quinine and Strychnine,
N.F._--Ferric phosphate (2%), quinine (2.6%), strychnine (0.02%),
phosphoric acid (5%) in glycerin, water and syrup.
USES: Needlessly complex "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Protochloridum, Ferrous Chloride= (Iron Protochloride).
_Liquor Ferri Protochloridi (Liq. Ferr. Protochlor.), Solution of
Ferrous Chloride, N.F._ (Solution of Protochloride of Iron).--A solution
of ferrous chloride in glycerin and water.
USES: Superfluous astringent iron solution.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri Protochloridi (Syr. Ferr. Protochlor.), Syrup of Ferrous
Chloride, N.F._ (Syrup of Protochloride of Iron).--Solution of ferrous
chloride (5%) in glycerin, orange flower water and syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Pyrophosphas (Ferr. Pyrophos.), Ferric Pyrophosphate, N.F.=
(Soluble Ferric Pyrophosphate).
Thin, apple-green, transparent, odorless scales, with an acidulous,
slightly saline taste. Freely and completely soluble in water and
insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used in iron elixirs; no special
advantage over other soluble salts of iron.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Elixir Ferri Pyrophosphatis (Elix. Ferr. Pyrophos.), Elixir of Ferric
Pyrophosphate, N.F._ (Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron).--Ferric
pyrophosphate (3.5%), water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol
content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Pyrophosphatis, Quininae et Strychninae (Elix. Ferr.
Pyrophos. Quin. et Strych.), Elixir of Ferric Pyrophosphate, Quinine and
Strychnine, N.F._--Ferric pyrophosphate (3.5%), quinine sulphate
(0.875%), strychnine citrate (0.014%), ammonium citrate, oil of orange,
alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
USES: A needlessly complex "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Subsulphas, Ferric Subsulphate.=
_Liquor Ferri Subsulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Subsulph.), Solution of Ferric
Subsulphate, U.S.P._ (Monsel's Solution, Solution of Basic Ferric
Sulphate).
USES: Local styptic and astringent
=*Ferri Sulphas (Ferr. Sulph.), Ferrous Sulphate, U.S.P.= (Iron
Protosulphate).--FeSO{4} + 7H{2}O. (An impure product is commercially
known as copperas).
Pale bluish-green, odorless crystals, with a saline styptic taste.
Freely soluble (1:1.4) in water, insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, especially in pills; but
mainly used in making pharmaceutical preparations. Formerly
used extensively as a disinfectant, but is only
deodorant.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Ferri Sulphas Exsiccatus (Ferr. Sulph. Exsic.), Exsiccated Ferrous
Sulphate, U.S.P._ (Dried Ferrous Sulphate).--Contains not less than 80
per cent. of FeSO{4}.
Grayish-white powder.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.) as pills.
_Ferri Sulphas Granulatus (Ferr. Sulph. Gran.), Granulated Ferrous
Sulphate, U.S.P._ (Precipitated Ferrous Sulphate).--Purified ferrous
sulphate.
Very pale, bluish-green, crystalline powder.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
_Pilulae Ferri, Quininae, Aloes et Nucis Vomicae (Pil. Ferr. Quin. Aloe.
et Nuc. Vom.), Pills of Iron, Quinine, Aloes and Nux Vomica, N.F._
(Pilulae Quadruplices, N.F. III, Quadruplex Pills, Quatuor Pills,
Pilulae Ferri et Quininae Compositae).--Each pill contains exsiccated
ferrous sulphate, quinine sulphate and aloes (each 0.065 Gm. or 1
grain), extract of nux vomica (0.016 Gm. or 1/4 grain) and extract of
gentian.
USES: Antiquated, complex and irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.)
=Ferri Tersulphas, Ferric Sulphate= (Iron Tersulphate).
_Liquor Ferri Tersulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Tersulph.), Solution of Ferric
Sulphate U.S.P._ (Solution of Iron Tersulphate).
USES: For making pharmaceutical preparations
=*Ferrum (Ferr.), Iron, U.S.P.=--Metallic iron, Fe, in the form of fine,
bright, and non-elastic wire.
USES: For making the salts
=Ferrum Albuminatum, Iron Albuminate.=
_Liquor Ferri Albuminati (Liq. Ferr. Albumin.), Solution of Albuminate
of Iron, N.F._--Contains albuminate of iron equivalent to about 0.4% of
iron, Fe, in aromatic elixir, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol
content about 20 per cent.
USES: Non-astringent iron preparation; converted into
simple ionic iron by dilute acids.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Ferrum Peptonatum, Iron Peptonate.=
_Liquor Ferri Peptonati (Liq. Ferr. Pepton.), Solution of Peptonate of
Iron, N.F._--Contains a compound of iron and peptonized fresh egg
albumin representing 0.4 per cent. metallic iron, Fe; flavored with oil
of orange, acetic ether and vanillin in alcohol and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 14 per cent.
USES: Non-astringent inorganic iron preparation.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri Peptonati et Mangani (Liq. Ferr. Pepton. et Mangan.),
Solution of Peptonate of Iron and Manganese, N.F._ (Liquor Ferri
Peptonati cum Mangano, N.F. III).--Solution of peptonate of iron with
soluble manganese citrate (1%). Absolute alcohol content about 14 per
cent.
USES: Combination of iron and manganese, of doubtful
advantage over the solution of peptonate of iron.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=*Ferrum Reductum (Ferr. Reduct.), Reduced Iron, U.S.P.= (Ferrum
Redactum, Iron by Hydrogen, Quevenne's Iron).--Metallic iron, Fe (not
less than 90%), obtained by reduction of iron oxide by hydrogen.
Very fine, grayish-black, lusterless, odorless and tasteless
powder. Insoluble in water or alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: A hematinic, relatively non-irritant;
given preferably just before meals in the form of pills or
powder enclosed in capsules or cachets.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain.