over cubeb or turpentine. Used almost exclusively in proprietary
medicines and imitations.
=Potassae Chlorinata, Chlorinated Potassa.=
_Liquor Potassae Chlorinatae (Liq. Pot. Chlorinat.), Solution of
Chlorinated Potassa, N.F._ (Liquor Potassae Chlorate, Javelle
Water).--Potassium carbonate (5.8%), chlorinated lime (8%) and water.
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of Liquor Sodae
Chlorinatae, which see under =Soda Chlorinata=.
=Potassa Sulphurata (Pot. Sulphurat.), Sulphurated Potassa, U.S.P.=
(Liver of Sulphur).--Chiefly potassium polysulphides and potassium
thiosulphate.
Irregular pieces, at first liver-brown, later greenish-yellow to
gray, with a strong hydrogen sulphide odor and a bitter, acrid,
alkaline taste. Very soluble in water; alcohol dissolves only the
sulphides. Incompatible with acids and the salts of the heavy
metals.
ACTION AND USES: Employed as a parasiticide and to
stimulate and soften the skin in chronic cutaneous diseases.
=*Potassii Acetas (Pot. Acet.), Potassium Acetate, U.S.P.=--KCH{3}COO.
White, odorless or nearly odorless powder or crystalline masses
with a warming, saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:0.5) and
in alcohol (1:2.9).
ACTION AND USES: Systemic alkali and diuretic, practically
equivalent to sodium acetate. It can easily be administered
in water and milk, so that there appears to be little
excuse for the alcoholic elixirs.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Potassii Acetatis (Elix. Pot. Acet.), Elixir of Potassium
Acetate, N.F._--Potassium acetate (8.5%), and aromatic elixir. Absolute
alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Potassii Acetatis et Juniperi (Elix. Pot. Acet. et Junip.),
Elixir of Potassium Acetate and Juniper, N.F._--Potassium acetate
(8.5%), fluidextract of juniper (12.5%) and aromatic elixir. Absolute
alcohol content about 23 per cent.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Potassii Arsenas, Potassium Arsenate.=
_Liquor Arsenicalis Clemens (Liq. Ars. Clemens), Clemens' Solution of
Arsenic, N.F._ (Liquor Potassi Arsenatis et Bromidi, N.F. III, Solution
of Potassium Arsenate and Bromides).--Contains potassium arsenate
corresponding to about 1 per cent. of arsenic trioxide, As{2}O{3}.
USES: A superfluous arsenic solution.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (N.F.).
=Potassii Arsenis, Potassium Arsenite.=
_*Liquor Potassii Arsenitis (Liq. Pot. Arsen.), Solution of Potassium
Arsenite, U.S.P._ (Fowler's Solution, Liquor Arsenicalis, Liquor
Arsenicalis Fowleri, P.I.).--Arsenic trioxide (1%) and potassium
bicarbonate (2%) in compound tincture of lavender and water. Contains
potassium arsenite corresponding to 1 per cent. of As{2}O{3}.
USES: The most frequently used inorganic arsenical
preparation. It has an alkaline reaction and therefore
tends to precipitate alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii Bicarbonas (Pot. Bicarb.), Potassium Bicarbonate,
U.S.P.=--KHCO{3}.
Colorless, transparent crystals or white, granular powder, odorless
and having a saline, slightly alkaline taste. Freely soluble in
water (1:2.8) and almost insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Mild alkali; similar to sodium bicarbonate,
but without advantage over the latter.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Antisepticus Alkalinus (Liq. Antisept. Alk.), Alkaline
Antiseptic Solution, N.F._--Potassium bicarbonate (3.2%), sodium borate
(3.2%) and sodium benzoate (0.8%) with thymol, eucalyptol, oil of
peppermint, methyl salicylate and cudbear in alcohol, glycerin and
water.
USES: Of slight value as antiseptic, but a pleasant
cleansing gargle.
=*Potassi Bitartras (Pot. Bitart.), Potassium Bitartrate, U.S.P.= (Cream
of Tartar).
Colorless, slightly opaque crystals or white, somewhat gritty
powder, odorless and having an acidulous taste. Only slightly
soluble in water (1:155) and very slightly soluble in alcohol
(1:8,820).
ACTION AND USES: Diuretic and aperient. Frequently
administered in combination with jalap as a hydragogue
cathartic. See _Pulvis Jalapae Compositus_ under =Jalapa=.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii Bromidum (Pot. Brom.), Potassium Bromide, U.S.P.=--KBr.
White crystals or granular powder, odorless and having a strongly
saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1.5); slightly soluble in
alcohol (1:250).
ACTION AND USES: Nerve sedative; diminishes reflex
excitability and depresses the motor area of the cortex.
Similar to sodium bromide, but more likely to disturb
digestion.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.); preferably
administered by itself in simple dilute solutions; increased
if necessary. Long-continued administration should be
interrupted occasionally to prevent bromism and accumulation
in the system.
_Elixir Potassii Bromidi (Elix. Pot. Brom.), Elixir of Potassium
Bromide, N.F._--Potassium bromide (17.5%) in syrup, water and aromatic
elixir; may be colored with compound tincture of cudbear. Absolute
alcohol content about 7.5 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Sal Potassii Bromidi Effervescens (Sal Pot. Brom. Eff.), Effervescent
Salt of Potassium Bromide, N.F._ (Pulvis Potassii Bromidi Effervescens,
N.F. III).--Potassium bromide (16.6%), sodium bicarbonate (53%),
tartaric acid (20.4%) and citric acid, the last-named three yielding
sodium citrate and sodium carbonate.
DOSAGE: 6 Gm. or 1-1/2 drachms.
_Sal Potassii Bromidi Effervescens Compositus (Sal Pot. Brom. Eff. Co.),
Compound Effervescent Salt of Potassium Bromide, N.F._ (Pulvis Potassii
Bromidi Effervescens cum Caffeina, N.F. III, Effervescent Potassium
Bromide with Caffeine).--Caffeine (0.8%) and potassium bromide (8.3%) in
a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (58.7%), lithium carbonate (4.2%),
tartaric acid (18%) and citric acid. (Yielding citrate and tartrate of
lithium and sodium.)
USES: "Headache" mixture; generally undesirable.
DOSAGE: 6 Gm. or 1-1/2 drachms (N.F.).
_Syrupus Bromidorum (Syr. Bromidor.), Syrup of the Bromides,
N.F._--Potassium bromide and sodium bromide (each 8%), ammonium bromide
(5%), calcium bromide (2.5%), lithium bromide (0.8%) flavored with
tincture of vanilla and colored with compound tincture of cudbear in
compound syrup of sarsaparilla and syrup.
USES: It is very improbable that this complex mixture
has any advantage over a simple bromide.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=*Potassii Carbonas (Pot. Carb.), Potassium Carbonate,
U.S.P.=--K{2}CO{3}. (A hydrated form is sold as salt of tartar).
White, odorless, deliquescent granular powder with a strongly
alkaline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.9), but insoluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Strongly alkaline and caustic; very
dilute solutions sometimes used as antacid.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii Chloras (Pot. Chloras), Potassium Chlorate, U.S.P.=--KClO{3}.
Colorless, lustrous crystals or white, granular powder, odorless
and having a saline taste. Soluble in water (1:11.5) and almost
insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used as mouthwash and gargles in
stomatitis, etc. Large doses are actively poisonous, causing
disintegration of the blood corpuscles. Has been used in
the form of gargle and troches for sore throat (swallowing
the latter may be dangerous).
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Trochisci Potassii Chloratis (Troch. Pot. Chlorat.), Troches of
Potassium Chlorate, U.S.P._--Each troche contains potassium chlorate
(0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains) with sugar and tragacanth.
=Potassii Chloridum (Pot. Chlorid.), Potassium Chloride, N.F.=--KCl.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless and having a saline
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.8) and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended for use as
table salt in place of sodium chloride, in cases in which the
absorption of salt was thought to be undesirable. Its value
is not established.
=*Potassii Citras (Pot. Cit.), Potassium Citrate, U.S.P.=
Transparent crystals or white, granular powder; odorless and having
a cooling saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.6) and almost
insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Systemic alkali and diuretic like
potassium acetate, but more laxative.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Potassii Citras Effervescens (Pot. Cit. Eff.), Effervescent Potassium
Citrate, U.S.P._--An effervescent mixture representing potassium citrate
(20%), sodium citrate (27.55%) and sodium tartrate (38.7%).
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Potassii Citratis (Liq. Pot. Cit.), Solution of Potassium
Citrate, U.S.P._--Potassium citrate (8%) in water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii et Sodii Tartras (Pot. et Sod. Tart.), Potassium and Sodium
Tartrate, U.S.P.= (Rochelle Salt).
Transparent crystals or white powder, odorless and having a
cooling, saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.9).
ACTION AND USES: Saline cathartic, of relatively unobjectionable
taste.
DOSAGE: 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.) in water.
_*Pulvis Effervescens Compositus (Pulv. Eff. Co.), Compound Effervescing
Powder, U.S.P._ (Seidlitz Powder).--The blue paper contains sodium
bicarbonate (2.5 Gm.) and potassium and sodium tartrate (7.5 Gm.). The
white paper contains tartaric acid (2.16 Gm.).
DOSAGE: 1 set of two powders (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii Hydroxidum (Pot. Hydrox.), Potassium Hydroxide, U.S.P.=
(Caustic Potash, Potassium Hydrate).--KOH (not less than 85%).
Dry white or nearly white, odorless, deliquescent, hard and brittle
flakes, masses or sticks. Very soluble in water (1:0.9) and freely
soluble in alcohol (1:3).
ACTION AND USES: Internally, an antacid, but objectionable
for it is more irritant than the bicarbonate and
without advantage over the latter. Externally, caustic and
solvent, but too diffluent.
_*Liquor Potassii Hydroxidi (Liq. Pot. Hydrox.), Solution of Potassium
Hydroxide, U.S.P._ (Liquor Potassae, Solution of Potassa).--KOH (not
less than 4.5%).
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Potassa cum Calce (Pot. c. Calc.), Potassa with Lime, N.F._--Potassium
hydroxide (50%) and calcium oxide.
USES: Caustic.
=Potassii Hypophosphis (Pot. Hypophos.), Potassium Hypophosphite,
U.S.P.=--KH{2}PO{2}. (Caution should be observed in handling this
product to avoid explosion.)
White, opaque deliquescent plates, crystalline masses or granular
powder, odorless and having a pungent, saline taste. Very soluble
in water (1:0.6) and freely soluble in alcohol (1:9).
ACTION AND USES: Introduced in common with other
hypophosphites as a cure for tuberculosis; since used as
"nerve-foods." There is no proof that the hypophosphites
exert any physiologic effect, influence any pathologic process,
or have any food value.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Potassii Iodidum (Pot. Iod.), Potassium Iodide, U.S.P.=--KI.
Transparent, translucent or opaque crystals or white granular
powder, with a pungent, saline, afterward bitter taste. Very
soluble in water (1:0.7) and soluble in alcohol (1:22).
Incompatible with mineral acids and oxidizing agents and should
not be prescribed in solution with alkaloids or alkaloid-containing
drugs.
ACTION AND USES: Saline expectorant, especially in
asthma and chronic bronchitis; diuretic; antisyphilitic;
"alterative" in rheumatic conditions, sclerosis, etc.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.); best administered
in simple solution and well diluted; in lues the dose
should be gradually increased to the limit of tolerance.
_Unguentum Potassii Iodidi (Ung. Pot. Iod.), Ointment of Potassium
Iodide, N.F._--Potassium iodide (10%), sodium thiosulphate (1%), water
and benzoinated lard.
USES: An irrational method of administering potassium
iodide, as none of the drug is absorbed through the skin.
=Potassi Nitras (Pot. Nitras), Potassium Nitrate, U.S.P.=
(Saltpetre).--KNO{3}.
Transparent crystals or white powder, odorless and having a cooling
saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.8) and slightly soluble
in alcohol (1:620).
ACTION AND USES: Diuretic, irritant to kidneys and
intestines; has largely gone out of use.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Charta Potassii Nitratis (Chart. Pot. Nit.), Potassium Nitrate Paper,
N.F._--Paper impregnated with potassium nitrate.
USES: The smoke is inhaled in asthma, but is not very
effective.
=*Potassii Permanganas (Pot. Permang.), Potassium Permanganate,
U.S.P.=--KMnO{4}.
Slender, dark purple odorless crystals, with a taste (in solution)
at first sweet, afterward disagreeable and astringent. Soluble in
water (1:13.5), forming violet-red to rose-colored solutions which
stain the fingers and clothes. Decomposed by alcohol and glycerin.
Should not be brought into contact with organic or other readily
oxidizable substances.
ACTION AND USES: Effective deodorant, disinfectant and
astringent. Internally as emmenagogue, probably useless.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.), usually in pills.
For application to the skin, 1:500 solution.
=Potassii Sulphas (Pot. Sulph.), Potassium Sulphate, N.F.=--K{2}SO{4}.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless and having a saline,
somewhat bitter taste. Freely soluble in water (1:10) and insoluble
in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Saline purgative closely resembling
sodium sulphate in its action, but without advantage over
the latter.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
=Prunum (Prunum), Prune, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: One of the ingredients in confection
of senna but seldom used in medicine apart from this.
=*Prunus Virginiana (Prun. Virg.), Wild Cherry, U.S.P.= (Wild Black
Cherry Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Sedative expectorant, mainly used as
flavor.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Pruni Virginianae (Fldext. Prun. Virg.), Fluidextract of
Wild Cherry, N.F._--Wild cherry (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Infusum Pruni Virginianae (Inf. Prun. Virg.), Infusion of Wild Cherry,
N.F._--Wild cherry (4%), in glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 60 Cc. or 2 fluidounces (N.F.).
_*Syrupus Pruni Virginianae (Syr. Prun. Virg.), Syrup of Wild Cherry,
U.S.P._--Wild cherry bark (15%), in glycerin and syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Vinum Pruni Virginianae (Vin. Prun. Virg.), Wine of Wild Cherry,
N.F._--Wild cherry (25%) in water, alcohol, sugar and sherry wine.
Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Vinum Pruni Virginianae Ferratum (Vin. Prun. Virg. Ferr.), Ferrated
Wine of Wild Cherry, N.F._--Tincture of ferric citrochloride (8%) in
wine of wild cherry. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
USES: Superfluous "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Pulsatilla (Pulsatil.), Pulsatilla, N.F.= (Pasque Flower, Meadow
Anemone).--The plant.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended as an alterative,
sedative and antispasmodic. Has been used in syphilis
with undoubted harmful results because of its inefficiency.
Its use is fortunately decreasing.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
_Tinctura Pulsatillae (Tr. Pulsatil.), Tincture of Pulsatilla,
N.F._--Pulsatilla (10%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 65 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=PULVERES, POWDERS.=--The official powders are mixtures of several
substances in powdered form. For the preparations now official see under
the names of the principal constituents. For Pulvis Antimonialis, see
under =Antimonii Oxidum=; for Pulvis Antisepticus, see under =Zinci
Sulphas=; for Pulvis Aromaticus and Pulvis Cretae Aromaticus, under
=Cinnamomum Saigonicum=; for Pulvis Aromaticus Rubefaciens, under
=Caryophyllus=; Pulvis Cretae Aromaticus et Opii, under =Opium=; for
Pulvis Effervescens Compositus, under =Potassii et Sodii Tartras=; for
Pulvis Glycyrrhizae Compositus, under =Senna=; for Pulvis Ipecacuanhae
et Opii, under =Opium=, and for Pulvis Talci Compositus, under =Acidum
Salicylicum=.
=Pumex (Pumex), Pumice, N.F.=--Consists chiefly of complex silicates of
volcanic origin.
ACTION AND USES: Used as an abrasive material, and in
pharmacy as an absorbent.
=Pyrethrum (Pyreth.), Pyrethrum, U.S.P.= (Pellitory Root).
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete, irritant sialagogue and
local irritant.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Pyrethri (Tr. Pyreth.), Tincture of Pyrethrum, U.S.P._
(Tincture of Pellitory).--Pyrethrum (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol
content about 90 per cent.
USES: External.
=Pyrogallol (Pyrogall.), Pyrogallol, U.S.P.= (Pyrogallic
Acid).--Trihydroxybenzene.
Light, white or nearly white, odorless, bitter laminae, fine
needles or powder. Freely soluble in water (1:1.7) and in alcohol
(1:1.3).
ACTION AND USES: Irritant antiseptic in chronic skin
diseases. Internally highly toxic.
DOSAGE: 5 per cent. ointment.
=Pyroxylinum (Pyroxylin.), Pyroxylin, U.S.P.= (Soluble Gun
Cotton).--Chiefly cellulose tetranitrate.
A yellowish-white matted mass of filaments, resembling raw cotton
in appearance; very inflammable. Slowly but completely soluble in a
mixture of three volumes of ether and one volume of alcohol. Also
soluble in acetone and in glacial acetic acid. Practically
insoluble in alcohol or water.
ACTION AND USES: Basis for collodions.
_*Collodium (Collod.), Collodion, U.S.P._--Pyroxylin (4%) in a mixture
of ether and alcohol.
USES: Used to form a protective film and as a vehicle
for external applications.
_*Collodium Flexile (Collod. Flex.), Flexible Collodion, U.S.P._--A
mixture of collodion (95%) with camphor (2%) and castor oil (3%).
USES: More pliable than collodion and does not contract
as much in drying.
=Quassia (Quass.), Quassia, U.S.P.= (Bitter Wood).
ACTION AND USES: Simple bitter stomachic (more disagreeable
than gentian); an infusion is also used as enema
in the treatment of pinworms.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Extractum Quassiae (Ext. Quas.), Extract of Quassia, N.F._ (Powdered
Extract of Quassia).--An aqueous extract diluted with starch, 1 Gm.
representing 10 Gm. of quassia.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Quassiae (Fldext. Quass.), Fluidextract of Quassia,
N.F._--Quassia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
_Tinctura Quassiae (Tr. Quas.), Tincture of Quassia, U.S.P._--Quassia
(20%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=Quercus (Querc.), Quercus, N.F.= (White Oak Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Tannin-bearing astringent, without
advantage over krameria, etc.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Quercus (Fldext. Querc.), Fluidextract of Quercus,
N.F._--Quercus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Quillaja (Quillaja), Quillaja, N.F.= (Soap-tree Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Contains saponin and has been recommended
as an expectorant. Similar to, but without advantage
over senega. Has been used as a detergent and as an
emulsifying agent; in the latter use is objectionable.
_Tinctura Quillajae (Tr. Quillaj.), Tincture of Quillaja,
N.F._--Quillaja (20%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 30 per cent.
=Quinidina (Quinid.), Quinidine, N.F.=--An alkaloid isomeric with
quinine.
White, odorless crystals or powder, with an intense and persistent
bitter taste.
ACTION AND USES: At one time recommended as a cheap
substitute for quinine. Inferior and obsolete.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (N.F.); antimalarial,
1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.) daily.
_Syrupus Quinidinae (Syr. Quinid.), Syrup of Quinidine, N.F._
(Bitterless Syrup of Quinidine).--Quinidine (3.3%) and oil of orange in
syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=*Quinina (Quin.), Quinine, U.S.P.=--Obtained from cinchona bark.
White, odorless, intensely bitter powder. Very slightly soluble in
water (1:1560), and very soluble in alcohol (1:0.8).
ACTION AND USES: Bitter tonic, analgesic and antipyretic;
specific against malaria. Contraindicated in ear diseases.
Idiosyncrasies are common.
The official quinine salts are more numerous than is necessary. Those
that are starred would meet every indication.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.); antimalarial,
at least 1 Gm. or 15 grains daily (U.S.P.).
_Oleatum Quininae (Oleat. Quin.), Oleate of Quinine, N.F._--Quinine
(25%) in oleic acid.
=*Quininae Bisulphas (Quin. Bisulph.), Quinine Bisulphate,
U.S.P.=--Quinine acid sulphate.
Transparent or whitish, odorless, very bitter crystals. Freely
soluble in water (1:9) and soluble in alcohol (1:23).
ACTION AND USES: Similar to, and without advantage
over, =Quininae Dihydrochloridum=.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.);
antimalarial, at least 1 Gm. or 15 grains daily (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Antiperiodica (Tr. Antiperiod.), Antiperiodic Tincture, N.F._
(Warburg's Tincture).--Quinine bisulphate (2%), extract of aloes
(1.75%), rhubarb (0.8%), angelica fruit, elecampane, saffron, fennel,
gentian, zedoary, cubeb, myrrh, camphor, agaric, pepper, Saigon cinnamon
and Jamaica ginger in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about
55 per cent.
USES: Antiquated, complex and irrational quinine
mixture.
DOSAGE: From 4 to 15 Cc. or 1 to 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Tinctura Antiperiodica sine Aloe (Tr. Antiperiod. s. Aloe),
Antiperiodic Tincture without Aloes, N.F._ (Warburg's Tincture without
Aloes).--The same as the preceding (Tinctura Antiperiodica) with the
omission of extract of aloes.
USES AND DOSAGE: See Tinctura Antiperiodica.
=Quininae Dihydrochloridum (Quin. Dihydrochl.), Quinine Dihydrochloride,
U.S.P.=
White, odorless, very bitter powder. Very soluble in water (1:0.6),
and soluble in alcohol (1:12).
ACTION AND USES: Used where concentrated solutions of
quinine are wanted, as for subcutaneous injections, etc.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.);
antimalarial, at least 1 Gm. or 15 grains daily (U.S.P.).
=*Quininae et Ureae Hydrochloridum (Quin. et Urea. Hydrochl.), Quinine
and Urea Hydrochloride, U.S.P.= (Quinine and Urea Chloride).--A double
salt of quinine and urea.
Colorless, translucent crystals or white, granular powder, odorless
and having a very bitter taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.9) and
freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.4).
ACTION AND USES: Much less irritating than ordinary
quinine salts and therefore suited for hypodermic injections,
in malaria or as local anesthetic.
DOSAGE: Hypodermic, one dose daily, 1 Gm. or 15 grains
(U.S.P.). For local anesthesia (hypodermic) solution
of from 0.25 to 1 per cent.; (applied to mucous membranes),
solutions of from 10 to 20 per cent.
=Quininae Glycerophosphas (Quin. Glycerophos.), Quinine
Glycerophosphate, N.F.= (Quinine Glycerinophosphate).
Fine, white, odorless crystals or powder, with a very bitter taste.
ACTION AND USES: Expensive and superfluous quinine
salt.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (N.F.); antimalarial,
1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
=Quininae Hydrobromidum (Quin. Hydrobr.), Quinine Hydrobromide, U.S.P.=
(Quinine Bromide).
Light, white, odorless, very bitter silky needles. Soluble in water
(1:40), and very soluble in alcohol (1:0.9).
ACTION AND USES: Superfluous; see =Quininae Hydrochloridum=.
DOSAGE: Tonic, 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.);
antimalarial, at least 1 Gm. or 15 grains, daily (U.S.P.).
=*Quininae Hydrochloridum (Quin. Hydrochl.), Quinine Hydrochloride,
U.S.P.= (Quinine Chloride).
White, odorless, very bitter, silky needles. Soluble in water
(1:18) and very soluble in alcohol (1:0.8).