Quin., Strych. et Arsen. Fort.), Stronger Pills of Iron, Quinine,
Strychnine, and Arsenic, N.F._ (Pilulae Metallorum, N.F. III, Metallic
Pills, Pilulae Metallorum Amarae, Bitter Metallic Pills).--Each pill
contains reduced iron and quinine sulphate (each 0.065 Gm. or 1 grain),
strychnine and arsenic trioxide (each 0.0032 Gm. or 1/20 grain) with
clarified honey.
USES: Complex and irrational tonic.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
_Pilulae Ferri, Quininae, Strychninae et Arseni Mites (Pil. Ferr.,
Quin., Strych. et Arsen. Mit.), Mild Pills of Iron, Quinine, Strychnine
and Arsenic, N.F._ (Aitken Tonic Pills).--Each pill contains reduced
iron (0.045 Gm. or 2/3 grain), quinine sulphate (0.065 Gm. or 1 grain),
strychnine and arsenic trioxide (each 0.0013 Gm. or 1/50 grain) with
clarified honey.
USES: Complex and irrational tonic.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
* * * * *
Note:--_The prescribing of iron can be greatly simplified, without
sacrificing anything of real value, if physicians will confine
themselves to the starred preparations._
* * * * *
=Ficus (Ficus), Fig, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Mild laxative
=FLUIDEXTRACTA, FLUIDEXTRACTS=.--Fluidextracts are concentrated liquid
preparations of vegetable drugs, generally containing alcohol either as
a solvent or as a preservative. One Cc. represents the extractives from
1 Gm. of drug.
The statements in this book regarding alcohol content are approximate
and are based on the alcohol contents of the menstruum used. For the
official preparations see under the names of the respective drugs. For
Fluidextractum Aromaticum, see under =Cinnamomum Saigonicum=.
=FLUIDGLYCERATA, FLUIDGLYCERATES=.--Preparations intended to be of the
same drug strength as fluidextracts--that is, representing 100 Gm. of
drug in 100 Cc. of preparation--but containing about 50 per cent. by
volume of glycerin and no alcohol. For the various fluidglycerates, see
under the names of the respective drugs.
=Foeniculum (Foenic.), Fennel, U.S.P.= (Fennel Seed).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and carminative.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains
=*Formaldehydum, Formaldehyde.=--CH{2}O.
_*Liquor Formaldehydi (Liq. Formaldehyd.), Solution of Formaldehyde,
U.S.P._--CH{2}O (not less than 37%) with methyl alcohol and water.
ACTION AND USES: A powerful germicide, especially
valuable in the form of gas for its penetrating power. Its
irritant actions generally preclude its use on the body.
For disinfecting rooms, from 150 Cc. or 5 fluidounces to 1 quart or 1
liter of the official formaldehyde solution are allowed to each 1,000
cubic feet of space by various authorities. Various methods have been
employed. One is to allow the solution to evaporate from sheets
suspended in the tightly closed room. Another is to generate the gas
in the room by treating the solution with potassium permanganate,
allowing about 110 Gm. or 3-1/2 ounces of potassium permanganate to
500 Cc. or 1 pint of formaldehyde solution. A third method utilizes
the reaction between formaldehyde solution and sodium dichromate in
the presence of sulphuric acid, used in the proportion of 45 Cc. or
1-1/2 fluidounces of sulphuric acid and 280 Gm. or 9 ounces of sodium
dichromate to 500 Cc. or 1 pint of formaldehyde solution. These
methods are not effective if the temperature of the room be below 60
F. or the relative humidity below 65 per cent.
=Frangula (Frang.), Frangula, U.S.P.= (Buckthorn Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of cascara sagrada;
used principally as fluidextract.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Catharticum Compositum (Elix. Cathart. Co.), Compound Cathartic
Elixir, N.F._--Fluidextract of frangula (12.5%), fluidextract of senna
(10%), fluidextract of rhubarb (6.2%), spirit of peppermint, solution of
potassium hydroxide and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about
25 per cent.
USES: Needlessly complicated cathartic.
DOSAGE: Aperient, 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.);
cathartic, 12 Cc. or 3 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Frangulae (Fldext. Frangul.), Fluidextract of Frangula,
U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Buckthorn Bark).--Frangula (100%). Absolute
alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.)
=Fraxinus (Fraxin.), White Ash Bark, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as tonic, astringent
and purgative. No established indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Vinum Fraxini (Vin. Frax.), Wine of White Ash, N.F._--White ash bark
(50%), in alcohol and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Fucus (Fucus), Fucus, N.F.= (Bladderwrack).--A sea weed.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used against goiters and
tuberculous glands; may be of some value through its
iodine content, but has no special advantage over other
iodine preparations.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Fuci (Fldext. Fuci), Fluidextract of Fucus, N.F._--Fucus
(100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.)
=Galangal (Galang.), Galangal, N.F.=--Rhizome.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative, resembling
ginger and without advantage over the latter.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains
=Galega (Galeg.), Galega, N.F.= (European Goat's Rue).--Flowering tops.
ACTION AND USES: Exploited as a galactagogue and
nerve stimulant; has no established value.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Galegae (Fldext. Galeg.), Fluidextract of Galega,
N.F._--Galega (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Galla (Gall.), Nutgall, U.S.P.= (Aleppo Galls, Smyrna Galls).
Incompatible with the salts of iron, lead, copper or silver.
ACTION AND USES: Astringent. Used especially as ointment,
but has no advantage over tannic acid.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Gallae (Tr. Gall.), Tincture of Nutgall, N.F._--Nutgall (20%)
in glycerin and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Unguentum Gallae (Ung. Gall.), Nutgall Ointment, U.S.P._--Nutgall (20%)
in ointment.
=Gambir (Gambir), Gambir, U.S.P.= (Pale Catechu).--A dried extract.
ACTION AND USES: Astringent; used against diarrhea.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (in form of tincture).
_Pulvis Gambir Compositus (Pulv. Gambir Co.), Compound Powder of Gambir,
N.F._ (Pulvis Catechu Compositus, N.F. III).--Gambir (40%), kino (20%)
and krameria (20%), with Saigon cinnamon and nutmeg.
USES: Needlessly complex intestinal astringent.
DOSAGE: 1.3 Gm. or 20 grains (N.F.).
_Tinctura Gambir Composita (Tr. Gambir Co.), Compound Tincture of
Gambir, U.S.P._ (Compound Tincture of Pale Catechu).--Gambir (5%) with
Saigon cinnamon in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 47
per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Trochisci Gambir (Troch. Gambir), Troches of Gambir, N.F._--Each troche
contains gambir (0.06 Gm. or 1 grain) with tragacanth, sugar and oil of
cinnamon.
DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.)
=*Gelatinum (Gelat.), Gelatin, U.S.P.=--Obtained from skin, ligaments,
bones, etc.
Insoluble in cold water but swells and softens when immersed in it;
soluble in hot water and in glycerin; insoluble in alcohol and
similar solvents.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a food product. Also, by
mouth or by injection, with the intention of increasing the
coagulability of the blood; of doubtful value. May contain
tetanus spores.
_Gelatinum Glycerinatum (Gelat. Glycerin.), Glycerinated Gelatin,
U.S.P._--Consists of equal parts of gelatin and glycerin.
USES: Base for suppositories, bougies, etc
=Gelsemium (Gelsem.), Gelsemium, U.S.P.= (Yellow Jasmine Root, Yellow
Jessamine).
ACTION AND USES: Used in migraine and neuralgia, and
in the treatment of ovarian, rheumatic and uterine pain.
Efficiency uncertain. Untoward symptoms sometimes result
from comparatively small doses.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.). (Not used
as such).
_Extractum Gelsemii (Ext. Gelsem.), Extract of Gelsemium, U.S.P._
(Powdered Extract of Gelsemium).--One Gm. of extract represents 4 Gm. of
gelsemium.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Gelsemii (Fldext. Gelsem.), Fluidextract of Gelsemium,
U.S.P._--Gelsemium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Cc. or 1/2 minim (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Gelsemii (Tr. Gelsem.), Tincture of Gelsemium,
U.S.P._--Gelsemium (10%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 62 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Cc. or 4 minims (U.S.P.)
=*Gentiana (Gentian.), Gentian, U.S.P.= (Yellow Gentian Root).--Rhizome
and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Probably the most widely used of
the simple bitters.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Gentianae (Elix. Gent.), Elixir of Gentian, N.F._--Fluidextract
of gentian (3.5%), compound spirit of cardamom, sodium citrate,
glycerin, syrup, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 21
per cent.
USES: An agreeable aromatic bitter stomachic.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri, N.F._--See under =Ferri Citro-Chloridum=.
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri Phosphatis, N.F._--See under =Ferri
Phosphas=.
_Elixir Gentianae Glycerinatum (Elix. Gent. Glycerin.), Glycerinated
Elixir of Gentian, N.F._--Fluidextract of gentian (1%), fluidextract of
taraxacum (1.5%), acetic ether, phosphoric acid, tincture of sweet
orange peel, compound tincture of cardamom, glycerin, sugar and sherry
wine. Absolute alcohol content about 11 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms.
_*Extractum Gentianae (Ext. Gentian.), Extract of Gentian, U.S.P._--A
pilular extract.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Gentianae (Fldext. Gentian.), Fluidextract of Gentian,
U.S.P._--Gentian (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Infusum Gentianae Compositum (Inf. Gent. Co.), Compound Infusion of
Gentian, N.F._--Gentian (3%), coriander and bitter orange peel in
diluted alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 12 per cent.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Tinctura Amara (Tr. Amar.), Bitter Tincture, N.F._ (Stomachic Tincture,
Bitter Stomachic Drops, Stomach Drops).--Gentian (6%), centaury (6%),
zedoary (2%) and bitter orange peel in alcohol and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 60 per cent.
USES: Bitter stomachic, complex and without special
value.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_*Tinctura Gentianae Composita (Tr. Gentian. Co.), Compound Tincture of
Gentian, U.S.P._--Gentian (10%), bitter orange peel and cardamom seed in
glycerin, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
USES: Aromatic Bitter.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.)
=Geranium (Geran.), Geranium, N.F.= (Cranesbill).--Rhizome.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete intestinal astringent, without
special advantage over krameria, etc.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Geranii (Fldext. Geran.), Fluidextract of Geranium,
N.F._--Geranium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 50 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.)
=Glucosum (Glucos.), Glucose, U.S.P.= (Syrupy Glucose, Liquid
Glucose).--Chiefly dextrose (d-glucose) and dextrins.
Colorless or nearly colorless, odorless or nearly odorless, thick,
syrupy, sweet liquid. Soluble in water, sparingly soluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Pill excipient. Pure dextrose is also
employed in saline injections
=*Glycerinum (Glycerin.), Glycerin, U.S.P.=
(Glycerol).--C{3}H{5}(OH){3}.
A colorless, syrupy, practically odorless liquid, with a sweet
taste, and producing a sensation of warmth in the mouth. Miscible
with water and alcohol; insoluble in chloroform or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Used as solvent, sweetening agent,
demulcent and emollient. The enema or suppositories are
promptly evacuant.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_*Suppositoria Glycerini (Supp. Glycerin.), Suppositories of Glycerin,
U.S.P._--Glycerin with a stearic acid soap.
USES: Rectal evacuant.
_Suppositoria Boroglycerini (Suppos. Boroglycer.), Suppositories of
Boroglycerin, N.F._--Glycerite of boroglycerin (7.5%) with glycerinated
gelatin and glycerin.
USES: Antiseptic evacuant.
=GLYCERITA, GLYCERITES.=--Solutions of medicinal substances in glycerin.
For the various glycerites, see under the names of the principal
ingredients. For Glyceritum Boroglycerini, see under =Acidum Boricum=;
for Glyceritum Vitelli, see under =Ovi Vitellum Recens=.
=*Glycerylis Nitras, Glyceryl Trinitrate= (Nitroglycerin, Trinitrin,
Glonoin).--C{3}H{5}(NO{3}){3}.
ACTION AND USES: Vasodilator, acting more slowly than
amyl nitrite.
_Pilulae Glycerylis Nitratis (Pil. Glycer. Nit.), Pills of
Nitroglycerin, N.F._ (Pilulae Glonoini, N.F. III, Pills of
Glonoin).--Each pill contains spirit of glyceryl trinitrate and althaea
(each 0.065 Gm. or 1 grain) with confection of rose.
USES: Inferior to the tablets.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
_*Spiritus Glycerylis Nitratis (Sp. Glyceryl. Nit.), Spirit of Glyceryl
Trinitrate, U.S.P._ (Spirit of Glonoin, Spirit of
Nitroglycerin).--Glyceryl trinitrate (about 1%) in alcohol.
DOSAGE: 0.05 Cc. or 1 minim (U.S.P.) dropped on the
tongue
=*Glycyrrhiza (Glycyrrh.), Glycyrrhiza, U.S.P.= (Licorice, Liquorice
Root).
ACTION AND USES: Used to disguise the taste of drugs
and as demulcent expectorant. The preparations are
incompatible with acids.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Glycyrrhizae and Elixir Glycyrrhizae Aromaticum._--See under
=Alcohol=.
_Elixir Glycyrrhizae Aquosum (Elix. Glycyrrh. Aq.), Aqueous Elixir of
Glycyrrhiza, N.F._ (Aqueous Elixir of Licorice).--Fluidextract of
glycyrrhiza (15%), compound spirit of cardamom, stronger orange flower
water, glycerin, syrup and distilled water. Absolute alcohol content
about 3 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms.
_Extractum Glycyrrhizae (Ext. Glycyrrh.), Extract of Glycyrrhiza,
U.S.P._ (Extract of Licorice).--The commercial extract of glycyrrhiza.
Incompletely soluble in water (60%).
_Extractum Glycyrrhizae Purum (Ext. Glycyrrh. Pur.), Pure Extract of
Glycyrrhiza, U.S.P._--A pilular extract.
_*Fluidextractum Glycyrrhizae (Fldext. Glycyrrh.), Fluidextract of
Glycyrrhiza, U.S.P._--Glycyrrhiza (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidglyceratum Glycyrrhizae (Fldglycer. Glycyrrh.), Fluidglycerate of
Glycyrrhiza, N.F._ (Fluidglycerate of Licorice).--Glycyrrhiza (100%) in
glycerin and water, made alkaline with ammonia water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims.
_Mistura Glycyrrhizae Composita, U.S.P._--See under =Opium=.
_Pulvis Glycyrrhizae Compositus, U.S.P._--See under =Senna=.
_Syrupus Glycyrrhizae (Syr. Glycyrrhiz.), Syrup of Glycyrrhiza, N.F._
(Syrup of Licorice).--Fluidglycerate of glycyrrhiza (25%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Glycyrrhizinum Ammoniatum (Glycyrrh. Ammon.), Ammoniated Glycyrrhizin,
U.S.P.=--The sweet principle of glycyrrhiza, combined with ammonia.
Dark brown or brownish-red, odorless scales, with a very sweet
taste. Freely soluble in water and soluble in alcohol. Incompatible
with acids.
ACTION AND USES: Intended as substitute for extract of
glycyrrhiza, over which it presents no advantage.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.)
=Gossypii Cortex (Gossyp. Cort.), Cotton Root Bark, N.F.=--Recently
gathered or dried bark of the root.
ACTION AND USES: Exploited as emmenagogue, but
without established value.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Gossypii Corticis (Fldext. Gossyp. Cort.), Fluidextract
of Cotton Root Bark, N.F._--Cotton root bark (100%). Absolute alcohol
content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Gossypium Purificatum (Gossyp. Purif.), Purified Cotton, U.S.P.=
(Absorbent Cotton).
ACTION AND USES: Used as an absorbent surgical dressing
and as a filtering agent
=Gossypium Stypticum.=--See under =Ferri Chloridum=
=Granatum (Granat.), Pomegranate, U.S.P.= (Pomegranate Bark).
ACTION AND USES: the decoction or fluidextract expels
tapeworm. Both are strongly astringent and often produce
vomiting.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Granati (Fldext. Granat.), Fluidextract of Pomegranate,
U.S.P._--Pomegranate (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.)
=Grindelia (Grindel.), Grindelia, U.S.P.=--Leaves and flowering tops.
ACTION AND USES: Used with doubtful results in spasmodic
asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, and hay fever,
and locally against ivy poisoning. It is a feeble drug and
its action has not been clearly defined.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Grindeliae (Fldext. Grindel.), Fluidextract of
Grindelia, U.S.P._--Grindelia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60
per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.)
=Guaiaci Lignum (Guaiac. Lig.), Guaiac Wood, N.F.= (Lignum Vitae).
ACTION AND USES: Reputed "alterative," but without
established value. No advantage over guaiac resin.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.)
=*Guaiacol (Guaiacol), Guaiacol, U.S.P.=--Obtained from wood-tar
creosote or prepared synthetically.
Colorless or yellowish solid or liquid, with an aromatic odor and a
strong phenolic taste. Soluble in water (1:53), freely soluble in
glycerin (1:0.8) and miscible with alcohol, chloroform or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Used as intestinal antiseptic and
bronchial stimulant, similar to creosote; less irritant but
also less active. Inunction with 50 per cent. solution in
oil is antipyretic but it is less powerful and more uncertain
than acetphenetidin, etc. Action is difficult to control and
collapse may occur.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.)
=*Guaiacolis Carbonas (Guaiacol. Carb.), Guaiacol Carbonate, U.S.P.=
White, nearly odorless and nearly tasteless powder. Soluble in
alcohol (1:60) and in ether (1:18); insoluble in water.
ACTION AND USES: Being insoluble in water, it is less
disagreeable and less irritating than guaiacol, but liberates
this substance in the intestines. Used as intestinal antiseptic
and against bronchitis.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.). in powders or
cachets
=Guaiacum (Guaiac.), Guaiac, U.S.P.= (Guaiac Resin).
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as an "alterative,"
against syphilis, chronic rheumatism and gout; and as
throat lozenges for its mildly irritant action. It produces
no definite systemic effects, except as a mild laxative and
possibly diuretic. Its value is very doubtful. The ammoniated
tincture is the most active preparation.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Gargarisma Guaiaci Compositum (Garg. Guaiac. Co.), Compound Gargle of
Guaiac, N.F._--Ammoniated tincture of guaiac (10%), compound tincture of
cinchona (10%), potassium chlorate (4%), with clarified honey and oil of
peppermint in water. Absolute alcohol content about 12 per cent.
USES: Complex and irrational mixture.
_Glyceritum Guaiaci (Glycer. Guaiac.), Glycerite of Guaiac,
N.F._--Guaiac (8.5%) and solution of potassium hydroxide in glycerin and
water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Mistura Guaiaci (Mist. Guaiac.), Mixture of Guaiac, N.F._--Tincture of
guaiac (12.5%) in clarified honey and cinnamon water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Petroxolinum Guaiacolis (Petrox. Guaiacol.), Guaiacol Petroxolin, N.F._
(Guaiacol Petrox).--Guaiacol (20%) in oleic acid and liquid petroxolin.
_Tinctura Guaiaci (Tr. Guaiac.), Tincture of Guaiac, U.S.P._--Guaiac
(20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Guaiaci Ammoniata (Tr. Guaiac. Ammon.), Ammoniated Tincture of
Guaiac, U.S.P._--Guaiac (20%) in aromatic spirit of ammonia. Absolute
alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Guaiaci Composita (Tr. Guaiac. Co.), Compound Tincture of
Guaiac, N.F._ (Dewees' Tincture of Guaiac).--Guaiac (12.5%), potassium
carbonate and pimenta in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about
45 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Guarana (Guarana), Guarana, U.S.P.=--Paste consisting chiefly of
crushed seeds yielding not less than 4 per cent. of caffeine.
ACTION AND USES: Used for its caffeine. There is no
reason for using it instead of caffeine.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Guaranae (Elix. Guar.), Elixir of Guarana, N.F._--Fluidextract
of guarana (20%), compound elixir of taraxacum (60%) and aromatic
elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 34 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Guaranae (Fldext. Guaran.), Fluidextract of Guarana,
U.S.P._--Guarana (100%) yielding about 4 per cent. of caffeine. Absolute
alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.)
=Gutta Percha (Gutta Percha), Gutta Percha, N.F.=--A purified,
coagulated tree sap.
ACTION AND USES: Used for technical purposes in
dentistry.
_Liquor Guttae Perchae (Liq. Gut. Perch.), Solution of Gutta Percha,
N.F._--A clarified solution of gutta percha in chloroform.
=Haematoxylon (Haematox.), Hematoxylon, N.F.= (Logwood).
ACTION AND USES: Intestinal astringent, without advantage
over krameria, etc.
_Extractum Haematoxyli (Ext. Haematox.), Extract of Hematoxylon,
N.F._--An aqueous extract.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.)
=Hamamelidis Folia (Hamamel. Fol.), Hamamelis Leaves, N.F.= (Witch Hazel
Leaves).
ACTION AND USES: Astringent, without advantage over
other tannin-bearing drugs (krameria, etc.).
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Hamamelidis Foliorum (Fldext. Hamamel. Fol.),
Fluidextract of Hamamelis Leaves, N.F._--Hamamelis leaves (100%).
Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Hamamelis= (Witch Hazel).
_Aqua Hamamelidis (Aq. Hamam.), Hamamelis Water, U.S.P._ (Witch Hazel
Water, Distilled Extract of Witch Hazel).--Witch hazel bark, twigs,
smaller stems or entire shrub, distilled with water and preserved with
about 14 per cent. of alcohol.
USES: Employed externally, for contusions. It owes its
feeble activity mainly to the alcohol
=Helianthemum (Helianth.), Helianthemum, N.F.= (Rock-Rose,
Frost-Weed).--The dried herb.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete astringent, tonic, alterative
and emetic; unreliable and without established value.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Helianthemi (Fldext. Helianth.), Fluidextract of
Helianthemum, N.F._--Helianthemum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Helonias (Helon.), Helonias, N.F.= (False Unicorn).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Ingredient of "female remedies";
without established value.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Heloniatis (Fldext. Helon.), Fluidextract of Helonias,
N.F._--Helonias (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=*Hexamethylenamina (Hexam.), Hexamethylenamine, U.S.P.=
(Hexamethylene-tetramine; also sold as urotropine, aminoform, formamin,
formin, cystamin, cystogen, urisol and uritone).--(CH{2}){6}N{4}, a
condensation product of ammonia and formaldehyde.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless and with a sweetish
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1.5) and in alcohol (1:12.5).
Incompatible with acids, with ammonium salts, with tannin and with
mercuric chloride.
ACTION AND USES: Useful urinary antiseptic, liberating
formaldehyde in the presence of acids (not otherwise).
Also used as prophylactic against infection in bile and in
other body fluids, but inefficient since these fluids are not
acid.