When sodium acid phosphate is given to render the urine
acid, hexamethylenamine should not be taken until the
phosphate has left the stomach
=*Homatropinae Hydrobromidum (Homatrop. Hydrobr.), Homatropine
Hydrobromide, U.S.P.= (Homatropine Bromide).
White, odorless powder. Freely soluble in water (1:6) and soluble
in alcohol (1:40).
ACTION AND USES: Used as mydriatic and cycloplegic.
Its effects resemble those of atropine but occur more
promptly and disappear in shorter time.
DOSAGE: 0.5 mg. or 1/120 grain (U.S.P.). May be used
in aqueous solution of 2 per cent. strength, or a drop of a
1:500 solution may be introduced into the conjunctival
sac every five minutes for five times to produce a maximum
dilatation in three quarters of an hour
=Humulus (Humul.), Hops, U.S.P.=
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as aromatic bitter
stomachic.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Humuli (Elix. Humul.), Elixir of Hops, N.F._--Fluidextract of
hops (12.5%), compound elixir of taraxacum, tincture of vanilla and
aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Humuli (Fldext. Humul.), Fluidextract of Hops,
N.F._--Hops (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 50 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Tinctura Humuli (Tr. Humul.), Tincture of Hops, N.F._--Hops (20%) in
diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 45 per cent.
USES: Bitter stomachic.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Hydrangea (Hydrang.), Hydrangea, N.F.= (Seven-Barks).--Rhizome and
roots.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete cathartic, diuretic and diaphoretic;
without established value.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Hydrangeae (Fldext. Hydrang.), Fluidextract of
Hydrangea, N.F._--Hydrangea (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 50
per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=*Hydrargyri Chloridum Corrosivum (Hydrarg. Chlor. Corr.), Corrosive
Mercuric Chloride, U.S.P.= (Bichloride of Mercury, Corrosive Sublimate,
Mercuric Chloride, Perchloride of Mercury).--HgCl{2}.
Heavy, colorless crystals, crystalline masses or white powder,
odorless and with a characteristic metallic taste. Slowly soluble
in water (1:13.5) and freely soluble in alcohol (1:3.8). Its
solubility in water is increased by the addition of sodium or
ammonium chloride. Incompatible with soluble carbonates and
hydroxides, with iodides and with alkaloids and other organic
compounds. Reduced to calomel or metallic mercury by iron, zinc and
other reducing agents.
ACTION AND USES: Chiefly as a germicide and antiseptic;
also as a specific antisyphilitic agent. Acute mercuric
chloride poisoning is treated by raw eggs and lavage.
DOSAGE: 0.003 Gm. or 1/20 grain (U.S.P.) in solution
or pills. For hypodermic use in syphilis 0.01 Gm. or
1/6 grain daily (produces marked pain and irritation).
As antiseptic externally in solution from 1:20,000 to
1:2,000. As disinfectant of clothing, in 1:1,000 solution.
_Mulla Hydrargyri Chloridi Corrosivi (Mull. Hydrarg. Chlor. Corros.),
Corrosive Mercuric Chloride Mull, N.F._ (Unguentum Hydrargyri Chloridi
Corrosivi Extensum, N.F. III).--Corrosive mercuric chloride (0.2%),
alcohol, benzoinated suet and benzoinated lard.
_Toxitabellae Hydrargyri Chloridi Corrosivi (Toxitabel. Hydrarg. Chlor.
Corr.), Poison Tablets of Corrosive Mercuric Chloride, U.S.P._
(Corrosive Sublimate Tablets, Bichloride Tablets).--Tablets of an
angular shape colored blue, each having the word "Poison" and the skull
and cross bones design distinctly stamped on it. Each 1 Gm. tablet
contains about 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains corrosive mercuric chloride and 0.5
Gm. or 8 grains sodium chloride.
=*Hydrargyri Chloridum Mite (Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit.), Mild Mercurous
Chloride, U.S.P.= (Mercurous Chloride, Calomel, Protochloride of
Mercury, Subchloride of Mercury).--HgCl.
White or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in
water, alcohol or ether. Incompatible with alkalies, with oxidizing
acids like nitric acid, and with soluble bromides and iodides.
ACTION AND USES: A slow cathartic, fairly powerful and
relatively non-irritant. Should usually be followed by a
saline laxative. Should not be taken continuously as it
may salivate. Also employed as a diuretic in cardiac
dropsies. Intramuscular injections are very efficiently
antisyphilitic, but painful.
DOSAGE: Laxative, 0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains (U.S.P.);
alterative, 0.015 Gm. or 1/4 grain (U.S.P.). From 0.005
to 0.02 Gm., or from 1/12 to 1/3 grain, may be given every
half hour or hour until from 0.1 to 0.2 Gm., or from 1-1/2 to
3 grains have been given. In the treatment of syphilis
0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grain in oily suspension is injected about
once a week.
_Lotio Nigra (Lot. Nigr.), Black Lotion, N.F._ (Black Wash, Aqua
Phagedaenica Nigra).--A suspension of mercurous oxide, Hg{2}O, produced
by the action of lime water on mild mercurous chloride.
USES: Mercurial antiseptic.
_Pulvis Hydrargyri Chloridi Mitis et Jalapae (Pulv. Hydrarg. Chlor. Mit.
et Jalap.), Powder of Mild Mercurous Chloride and Jalap, N.F._ (Calomel
and Jalap).--Mild mercurous chloride (34%) and jalap (66%).
USES: Drastic purgative.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (N.F.)
=*Hydrargyri Iodidum Flavum (Hydrarg. Iod. Flav.), Yellow Mercurous
Iodide, U.S.P.= (Mercurous Iodide, Protoiodide of Mercury, Yellow Iodide
of Mercury).--HgI.
Bright yellow, odorless, tasteless powder. Almost insoluble in
water and wholly insoluble in alcohol or ether. Decomposed by
oxidizing agents, alkalies and the haloid salts of the alkali
metals (chlorides, bromides or iodides).
ACTION AND USES: Used principally as an antisyphilitic;
generally given in the form of pills. Like all ingestion
methods of treating syphilis, much less reliable than the
intramuscular administration of mercurials and is falling
into disuse on account of relative inefficiency. Has proved
of value in lichen ruber planus.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.)
=*Hydrargyri Iodidum Rubrum (Hydrarg. Iod. Rub.), Red Mercuric Iodide,
U.S.P.= (Biniodide of Mercury, Mercuric Iodide, Red Iodide of
Mercury).--HgI{2}.
Scarlet-red, odorless, nearly tasteless powder. Nearly insoluble in
water and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:115); soluble in solutions
of soluble iodides, sodium thiosulphate and hot solutions of alkali
chlorides.
ACTION AND USES: Mercuric Iodide, dissolved with
potassium or sodium iodide, is used as an antiseptic, germicide
and antisyphilitic. It is practically as effective as
mercuric chloride and less irritant or corrosive.
DOSAGE: 0.003 Gm. or 1/20 grain (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Hydrargyri et Potassii Iodidi (Liq. Hydrarg. et Pot. Iod.),
Solution of Mercury and Potassium Iodide, N.F._ (Solution of Potassium
Iodohydrargyrate, Channing's Solution).--Red mercuric iodide (1%),
potassium iodide (0.8%), and water.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (N.F.)
=Hydrargyri Nitras, Mercuric Nitrate.=--Hg(NO{3}){2}.
_Liquor Hydrargyri Nitratis (Liq. Hydrarg. Nit.), Solution of Mercuric
Nitrate, N.F._--Hg(NO{3}){2} (60%).
USES: Caustic.
_Unguentum Hydrargyri Nitratis (Ung. Hydrarg. Nit.), Ointment of
Mercuric Nitrate, U.S.P._ (Citrine Ointment).--Mercuric nitrate
(equivalent to mercury 7%) in lard.
=*Hydrargyri Oxidum Flavum (Hydrarg. Oxid. Flav.), Yellow Mercuric
Oxide, U.S.P.=--HgO.
Light orange-yellow, heavy, odorless powder, with a somewhat
metallic taste. Almost insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol,
readily dissolved by dilute hydrochloric acid and nitric acid.
ACTION AND USES: The ointment is used, especially on
the eye, as an antiseptic and stimulant; also to some extent
in impetiginous affections.
DOSAGE: For the eye, 2 per cent.; for the skin, from 5 to
10 per cent.
_Lotio Flava (Lot. Flav.), Yellow Lotion, N.F._ (Yellow Wash, Aqua
Phagedaenica Flava).--A suspension of mercuric oxide produced by the
action of lime water on mercuric chloride.
USES: Mercurial antiseptic.
_*Unguentum Hydrargyri Oxidi Flavi (Ung. Hydrarg. Oxid. Flav.), Ointment
of Yellow Mercuric Oxide, U.S.P._--Yellow mercuric oxide (10%) in water,
hydrous wool fat and petrolatum.
=Hydrargyri Oxidum Rubrum (Hydrarg. Oxid. Rub.), Red Mercuric Oxide,
U.S.P.= (Red Precipitate).--HgO.
Heavy, orange-red scales or powder, odorless and with a somewhat
metallic taste. Almost insoluble in water; insoluble in alcohol,
readily dissolved by nitric acid.
ACTION AND USES: Occasionally used externally in the
form of an ointment and as a parasiticide. Without
advantage over yellow oxide.
_Unguentum Hydrargyri Oxidi Rubri (Ung. Hydrarg. Oxid. Rub.), Ointment
of Red Mercuric Oxide, N.F._--Red mercuric oxide (10%) in water, hydrous
wool fat and petrolatum.
=*Hydrargyri Salicylas (Hydrarg. Salicyl.), Mercuric Salicylate, U.S.P.=
(Mercuric Subsalicylate).--Contains Hg (about 57%).
White or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder. Nearly insoluble
in water or alcohol. Dissolved by solutions of the fixed alkalies
or their carbonates.
ACTION AND USES: Used as antisyphilitic especially by
intramuscular injection of oily suspensions; also as local
antiseptic.
DOSAGE: 0.004 Gm. or 1/15 grain (U.S.P.). By intramuscular
injection, 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims of a 10 per cent.
suspension in liquid petrolatum once in four days
=*Hydrargyrum (Hydrarg.), Mercury, U.S.P.= (Quicksilver).--Hg.
Shining, silver-white, odorless, tasteless metal, liquid at
ordinary temperatures. Insoluble in the ordinary solvents.
ACTION AND USES: Its preparations are used to secure
the systemic effects of mercury and locally against
parasites.
_*Hydrargyrum cum Creta (Hydrarg. cum Cret.), Mercury with Chalk,
U.S.P._ (Gray Powder).--Mercury (38%), with prepared chalk (57%), honey
and water.
Light gray, odorless, rather damp powder, with a slightly sweet
taste.
ACTION AND USES: A mild cathartic acting like calomel.
Also used in the treatment of infantile and hereditary
syphilis and of syphilis in aged patients.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.), as powder.
_*Massa Hydrargyri (Mass. Hydrarg.), Mass of Mercury, U.S.P._ (Blue
Mass, Blue Pill).--Hg (about 33%) in pill mass.
USES: Mainly as cathartic.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Oleatum Hydrargyri (Oleat. Hydrarg.), Oleate of Mercury, U.S.P._--A
mixture of mercury oleate and oleic acid equivalent to 25 per cent. of
HgO.
USES: Alterative, antisyphilitic; rarely used.
_Petroxolinum Hydrargyri (Petrox. Hydrarg.), Mercury Petroxolin, N.F._
(Mercury Petrox).--Mercury (30%) in hydrous wool fat, oleic acid and
solid petroxolin.
_*Unguentum Hydrargyri (Ung. Hydrarg.), Mercurial Ointment,
U.S.P._--Metallic mercury (about 50%) and oleate of mercury (2%) with
prepared suet and benzoinated lard.
USES: Especially to secure the systemic effects of mercury
by inunction.
_*Unguentum Hydrargyri Dilutum (Ung. Hydrarg. Dil.), Diluted Mercurial
Ointment, U.S.P._ (Blue Ointment, Hydrargyri Unguentum P.I.).--Mercurial
ointment (60%) equivalent to about 30 per cent. of metallic mercury,
with petrolatum.
USES: Especially in pediculosis.
=*Hydrargyrum Ammoniatum (Hydrarg. Ammon.), Ammoniated Mercury, U.S.P.=
(White Precipitate).--Mercurammonium chloride, HgNH{2}Cl, corresponding
to about 79 per cent. of Hg.
White, odorless lumps or powder, with an earthy, afterward styptic
and metallic taste. Insoluble in water or alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: The ointment is extensively used as
a cutaneous antiseptic especially for impetigo contagiosa
and other pustular dermatoses and ringworm of the scalp.
Also used for removing scales of psoriasis. It may cause
salivation.
DOSAGE: From 2 to 10 per cent. ointment.
_*Unguentum Hydrargyri Ammoniati (Ung. Hydrarg. Ammon.), Ointment of
Ammoniated Mercury, U.S.P._ (White Precipitate Ointment).--Ammoniated
mercury (10%) in white petrolatum and hydrous wool fat.
=Hydrastina (Hydrastina), Hydrastine, U.S.P.=--An alkaloid obtained from
hydrastis or prepared synthetically.
White crystals or powder. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in
alcohol (1:170).
ACTION AND USES: Used in the treatment of urethral
and vesical catarrh and as a systemic hemostatic, especially
in excessive menstruation. Its efficiency and the mechanism
of its action are doubtful.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.).
=Hydrastinae Hydrochloridum (Hydrastin. Hydrochl.), Hydrastine
Hydrochloride, U.S.P.= (Hydrastine Chloride).
White, odorless, bitter powder. Very soluble in water and in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Those of hydrastine.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Hydrastinae Compositus (Liq. Hydrastin. Co.), Compound Solution
of Hydrastine, N.F._ (Colorless Hydrastine Solution).--Hydrastine
hydrochloride (0.3%), aluminum chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium
chloride (each 0.3%), potassium chloride (0.1%) in glycerin and water.
USES: Complex and irrational astringent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Hydrastininae Hydrochloridum (Hydrastinin. Hydrochl.), Hydrastinine
Hydrochloride, U.S.P.= (Hydrastinine Chloride).--The hydrochloride of
hydrastinine, an alkaloid obtained synthetically from hydrastine.
Yellowish, odorless crystals or powder. Soluble in chloroform
(1:195); very soluble in water and alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Hydrastinine resembles hydrastine
in its action but is said to be less depressing. Hydrastinine
has a pronounced pressor effect on peripheral vessels,
causing a rise of blood pressure.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.)
=*Hydrastis (Hydrastis), Hydrastis, U.S.P.= (Golden Seal).--Rhizome and
roots, yielding not less than 2.5 per cent. of ether-soluble alkaloids,
chiefly hydrastin.
ACTION AND USES: Hydrastis is an unpleasant bitter;
it possesses no advantages over other simple bitters
(gentian). It has been asserted to have a special influence
on mucous membranes favoring their nutrition and return
to a normal condition. There is little or no experimental
evidence to bear out the claim for any special action.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Extractum Hydrastis (Ext. Hydrast.), Extract of Hydrastis, U.S.P._
(Extract of Golden Seal, Powdered Extract of Hydrastis).--One Gm.
extract represents about 4 Gm. hydrastis. Yields about 10 per cent. of
alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Fluidextractum Hydrastis (Fldext. Hydrast.), Fluidextract of
Hydrastis, U.S.P._--Hydrastis (100%), yielding about 2 per cent. of
alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Glyceritum Hydrastis (Glycer. Hydrast.), Glycerite of Hydrastis,
U.S.P._ (Glycerite of Golden Seal).--Hydrastis (100%) yielding not less
than 1.245 per cent. of alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Hydrastis (Tr. Hydrast.), Tincture of Hydrastis, U.S.P._
(Tincture of Golden Seal).--Hydrastis (20%), yielding about 0.4 per
cent. of hydrastin; in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about
60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.)
=*Hydrogenii Dioxidum, Hydrogen Dioxide= (Hydrogen Peroxide).--H{2}O{2}.
_*Liquor Hydrogenii Dioxidi (Liq. Hydrog. Diox.), Solution of Hydrogen
Dioxide, U.S.P._ (Aqua Hydrogenii Dioxidii, U.S.P. VIII, Solution of
Hydrogen Peroxide).--H{2}O{2} (not less than 3%).
ACTION AND USES: Nontoxic and fairly efficient local
antiseptic and detergent, useful mainly for the destruction
of pus. Used on suppurating wounds and as a mouthwash
and gargle; also as a bleaching agent. Should not be
injected into a wound unless free drainage is present.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.). For external
application should be diluted about 1:4.
=Hyoscyaminae Hydrobromidum (Hyoscyamin. Hydrobr.), Hyoscyamine
Hydrobromide, U.S.P.= (Hyoscyamine Bromide).--Obtained from hyoscyamus
and other plants of the nightshade family.
White, odorless crystals. Freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.5) and in
chloroform (1:1.7); very soluble in water.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of atropine; is
usually more sedative to the brain, but at times produces
acute delirium. The drug is very uncertain.
DOSAGE: 0.3 mg. or 1/200 grain (U.S.P.).
=*Hyoscyamus (Hyosc.), Hyoscyamus, U.S.P.= (Henbane, Hyoscyami Folium,
P.I.).--Leaves and tops, yielding not less than 0.065 per cent. of
alkaloids.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of belladonna.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Extractum Hyoscyami (Ext. Hyosc.), Extract of Hyoscyamus, U.S.P._--One
Gm. extract represents about 4 Gm. hyoscyamus. Yields about 0.25 per
cent. of alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Hyoscyami (Fldext. Hyosc.), Fluidextract of Hyoscyamus,
U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Henbane).--Hyoscyamus (100%) yielding about
0.065 per cent. of alkaloids, chiefly hyoscyamine. Absolute alcohol
content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
_Oleum Hyoscyami Compositum (Ol. Hyosc. Co.), Compound Oil of
Hyoscyamus, N.F._ (Balsamum Tranquillans).--Infused oil of hyoscyamus
(hyoscyamus 10%) flavored with oils of lavender, peppermint, rosemary
and thyme.
_*Tinctura Hyoscyami (Tr. Hyosc.), Tincture of Hyoscyamus, U.S.P._
(Tincture of Henbane, Hyoscyami Tinctura, P.I.).--Hyoscyamus (10%),
yielding about 0.0065 per cent. of hyoscyamus alkaloids; in diluted
alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 47 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Hypophysis Sicca (Hypophysis Sic.), Desiccated Hypophysis, U.S.P.=
(Desiccated Pituitary Body).--The posterior lobe obtained from the
pituitary body of cattle.
A yellowish or grayish powder with a characteristic odor. Partially
soluble in water.
ACTION AND USES: Solutions are used, hypodermically, to strengthen
uterine contractions in prolonged labor. They also stimulate
peristalsis and have been used with some success after abdominal
operations and as a vasomotor stimulant. Oral administration is
ineffective.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.).
_*Liquor Hypophysis (Liq. Hypophysis), Solution of Hypophysis, U.S.P._
(Solution of the Pituitary Body).--Contains the water-soluble principles
from the fresh posterior lobe of the pituitary body of cattle. Assayed
by testing against a standard solution of beta-iminazolyl-ethylamine
hydrochloride by the method of the U.S. Hygienic Laboratory.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
=Ignatia (Ignat.), Ignatia, N.F.= (Saint Ignatius Bean, Ignatia
Amara).--Seeds of _Strychnos ignatii_.
ACTION AND USES: Constituents and actions similar to
those of nux vomica, over which ignatia has no advantage,
being less reliable.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (N.F.).
_Extractum Ignatiae (Ext. Ignat.), Extract of Ignatia, N.F._ (Powdered
Extract of Ignatia).--A hydroalcoholic extract, yielding about 6 per
cent. of alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (N.F.).
_Tinctura Ignatiae (Tr. Ignat.), Tincture of Ignatia, N.F._--Ignatia
(10%), yielding about 0.2 per cent. of ignatia alkaloids; in alcohol and
water. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).
=INFUSA, INFUSIONS.=--Aqueous preparations made by pouring hot or cold
water over a vegetable drug, allowing the mixture to stand for a
definite period and then straining. For the official infusions, see
under the names of the respective drugs.
=Inula (Inula), Inula, N.F.= (Elecampane).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: At one time used in bronchitis. No
scientific indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
=INUNCTA, INUNCTIONS.=--Semisolid ointment-like preparations used for
external application. For the various inunctions see under the names of
the principal ingredients.
=*Iodoformum (Iodof.), Iodoform, U.S.P.=--Triiodomethane, CHI{3}.
Lemon-yellow powder or lustrous crystals, with a peculiar,
penetrating odor and an unpleasant, slightly sweetish taste
suggestive of iodine. Nearly insoluble in water, to which, however,
it imparts its odor and taste; soluble in alcohol (1:60) and in
glycerin (1:80).
ACTION AND USES: Used as dusting powder, promoting
healing by granulation. Oily suspensions are also used in
treatment of tuberculous fistulas.
_Collodium Iodoformi (Collod. Iodof.), Iodoform Collodion,
N.F._--Iodoform (5%) in flexible collodion.
USES: There appears to be no advantage in applying
iodoform in collodion.
_Glycerogelatinum Iodoformi (Glycerogel. Iodof.), Iodoform
Glycerogelatin, N.F._--Iodoform (10%), water, glycerin and glycerinated
gelatin.
_Iodoformum Aromatisatum (Iodof. Arom.), Aromatized Iodoform,
N.F._--Coumarin (4%) and iodoform.
_Petroxolinum Iodoformi (Petrox. Iodof.), Iodoform Petroxolin, N.F._
(Iodoform Petrox.).--An unstable preparation made from iodoform (3%),
acetone, oleic acid, eucalyptol and liquid petroxolin.
_Unguentum Iodoformi (Ung. Iodof.), Iodoform Ointment, U.S.P._--Iodoform
(10%) in benzoinated lard.
=*Iodum (Iodum), Iodine, U.S.P.=--I.
Heavy, bluish-black, brittle plates, with a metallic luster, a
distinctive odor and a sharp, acrid taste. Very slightly soluble in
water (1:2950) and soluble in alcohol (1:12.5). Freely soluble in
solutions of alkali iodides.
ACTION AND USES: The tincture and compound solution
are used externally as local irritant and antiseptic. The
irritant action can be easily graduated by successive application.
It is rarely used internally for the systemic effects
of iodides.
DOSAGE: 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.), largely
diluted.
_Collodium Iodi (Collod. Iodi), Iodine Collodion, N.F._--Iodine (5%) in
flexible collodion.
USES: There appears little advantage in applying iodine
in collodion.
_Liquor Iodi Compositus (Liq. Iodi Co.), Compound Solution of Iodine,
U.S.P._ (Lugol's Solution).--Iodine (5%) and potassium iodide (10%) in
water.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Iodi Phenolatus (Liq. Iod. Phenol.), Phenolated Solution of
Iodine, N.F._ (Liquor Iodi Carbolatus, N.F. III, Carbolized Solution of
Iodine, Boulton's Solution, French Mixture).--Compound solution of
iodine (1.5%), liquefied phenol (0.6%), glycerin and water. The iodine
combines with the phenol.
USES: Antiseptic.
_Petroxolinum Iodi (Petrox. Iod.), Iodine Petroxolin, N.F._ (Iodine
Petrox 10%).--An unstable preparation, containing iodine, ammonium
iodide and other iodine compounds in variable proportions, with a
mixture of liquid petrolatum, alcohol, ammonium soap and oil of
lavender; prepared from iodine (10%) and liquid petroxolin.
_Petroxolinum Iodi Dilutum (Petrox. Iod. Dil.), Diluted Iodine
Petroxolin, N.F._ (Iodine Petrox 5%).--An unstable preparation
containing iodine, ammonium iodide and other iodine compounds in
variable proportions with a mixture of liquid petrolatum, alcohol,
ammonium soap and oil of lavender; made from iodine (5%) and liquid
petroxolin. Absolute alcohol content about 19 per cent.
_Syrupus Iodotannicus (Syr. Iodotan.), Syrup of Iodotannin, N.F._--Made
by combining iodine (0.27%) with tannic acid (0.54%) in syrup. Contains
iodine probably in the form of an iodide.
USES: Similar to those of potassium iodide; without
advantage over the latter.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_*Tinctura Iodi (Tr. Iodi), Tincture of Iodine, U.S.P._--An alcoholic
solution of iodine (about 7%) and potassium iodide (about 5%). Absolute
alcohol content about 83 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).