DOSAGE: 120 Cc. or 4 fluidounces (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae (Fldext. Sarsap.), Fluidextract of
Sarsaparilla, U.S.P._--Sarsaparilla (100%). Absolute alcohol content
about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Sarsaparillae Compositum (Fldext. Sarsap. Co.), Compound
Fluidextract of Sarsaparilla, U.S.P._--Sarsaparilla (75%), mezereum
(3%), glycyrrhiza and sassafras. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Sarsaparillae Compositus (Syr. Sarsap. Co.), Compound Syrup of
Sarsaparilla, U.S.P._--Fluidextract of sarsaparilla (20%), fluidextract
of senna (1.5%), fluidextract of glycyrrhiza, oil of sassafras, oil of
anise, methyl salicylate and alcohol in syrup. Absolute alcohol content
about 10 per cent.
USES: Irrational mixture; no indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.)
=Sassafras (Sassaf.), Sassafras, U.S.P.=--Bark of the root.
ACTION AND USES: Mild aromatic and carminative containing
a volatile oil. No advantage over other aromatics,
such as peppermint, ginger, etc.
DOSAGE: 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.)
=Sassafras Medulla (Sassaf. Med.), Sassafras Pith, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent.
_Mucilago Sassafras Medullae (Mucil. Sassaf. Medul.), Mucilage of
Sassafras Pith, N.F._--Sassafras pith (0.2%) in water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Scammoniae Radix (Scam. Rad.), Scammony Root, U.S.P.=
ACTION AND USES: Used principally for preparing resin,
in which its activity as a cathartic resides.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Resina Scammoniae (Res. Scamm.), Resin of Scammony, U.S.P._--The resin
from scammony root.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Scilla (Scill.), Squill, U.S.P.=--Fleshy inner scales of a bulb. The
official drug is to be assayed biologically.
ACTION AND USES: Qualitatively like those of digitalis.
Has been largely used as a nauseant and expectorant. Has
no advantage over digitalis, and should pass out of use.
If used, it should be standardized.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.) of a standardized
preparation.
_Acetum Scillae (Acet. Scill.), Vinegar of Squill, U.S.P._--Squill (10%)
in diluted acetic acid.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Scillae (Fldext. Scill.), Fluidextract of Squill,
U.S.P._--Squill (100%). Assayed biologically by producing death in the
frog.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians
who prescribe it should specify the biologically assayed
preparation.
_Oxymel Scillae (Oxymel Scill.), Oxymel of Squill, N.F._--Vinegar of
squill (50%) and clarified honey.
USES: Antiquated and irrational preparation of squill.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_*Syrupus Scillae (Syr. Scill.), Syrup of Squill, U.S.P._--Vinegar of
squill (45%), in sugar and water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Scillae Compositus (Syr. Scill. Co.), Compound Syrup of Squill,
U.S.P._ (Hive Syrup).--Fluidextract of squill (8%), fluidextract of
senega (8%) and antimony and potassium tartrate (0.2%), in water and
syrup.
USES: Complex and irrational expectorant.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Scillae (Tr. Scill.), Tincture of Squill, U.S.P._--Squill
(10%) in alcohol and water. Biologically assayed by producing death in
frogs. Absolute alcohol content about 69 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians
who prescribe it should specify the biologically assayed
preparation.
=Scoparius (Scopar.), Scoparius, N.F.= (Broom Tops).
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as diuretic, laxative
and cathartic. See Sparteinae Sulphas.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Scoparii (Fldext. Scopar.), Fluidextract of Scoparius,
N.F._--Scoparius (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=*Scopolaminae Hydrobromidum (Scopolamin. Hydrobrom.), Scopolamine
Hydrobromide, U.S.P.= (Hyoscine Hydrobromide, Scopolamine Bromide).--The
hydrobromide of levorotatory scopolamine, also known as hyoscine.
Colorless, odorless, transparent crystals.
ACTION AND USES: Closely resembling those of atropine
in its influence on the nerve endings but differing from the
latter in having a sedative instead of a stimulating effect
on the brain. Used as a somnifacient in motor excitement
and mania; as a preliminary to anesthesia and in "twilight
sleep," and locally as a mydriatic. Uncertain in its action,
at times producing acute delirium. The tendency to depress
the respiratory center must be remembered.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Mg. or 1/200 grain (U.S.P.).
=Scutellaria (Scutell.), Scutellaria, N.F.= (Skullcap).--Plant.
ACTION AND USES: Claimed, though without reliable
evidence, to be a tonic, nervine and antispasmodic, particularly
useful in chorea and convulsions.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Scutellariae (Fldext. Scutellar.), Fluidextract of
Scutellaria, N.F._--Scutellaria (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Senecio (Senecio), Senecio, N.F.= (Life Root).--Plant deprived of its
root.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended, probably
without warrant, as a tonic, diuretic, expectorant and
diaphoretic.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Senecionis (Fldext. Senecion.), Fluidextract of Senecio,
N.F._--Senecio (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Senega (Seneg.), Senega, U.S.P.= (Seneca Snakeroot, Senega Snakeroot).
ACTION AND USES: Employed as nauseant expectorant
(by virtue of the irritant saponin).
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Senegae (Fldext. Seneg.), Fluidextract of Senega,
U.S.P._--Senega (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Senegae (Syr. Seneg.), Syrup of Senega, U.S.P._--Fluidextract
of senega (20%) in syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.)
=*Senna (Senn.), Senna, U.S.P.= (Alexandria Senna or India Senna).
ACTION AND USES: Efficient cathartic of anthraquinone
series.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Confectio Sennae (Confect. Senn.), Confection of Senna, N.F._--Senna
(10%), cassia fistula (16%), tamarind (10%), prune, fig, sugar, oil of
coriander and water.
USES: A pleasant but needlessly complex laxative.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_*Fluidextractum Sennae (Fldext. Senn.), Fluidextract of Senna,
U.S.P._--Senna (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Infusum Sennae Compositum (Inf. Senn. Co.), Compound Infusion of Senna,
U.S.P._--Senna (6%), magnesium sulphate (12%), manna (12%) and fennel in
water.
DOSAGE: 120 Cc. or 4 fluidounces (U.S.P.).
_*Pulvis Glycyrrhizae Compositus (Pulv. Glycyrrh. Co.), Compound Powder
of Glycyrrhiza, U.S.P._ (Compound Licorice Powder).--Senna (18%), washed
sulphur (8%) with glycyrrhiza, oil of fennel and sugar.
USES: A misnamed senna preparation.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Species Laxativae (Spec. Lax.), Laxative Species, N.F._ (Species
Laxantes, N.F. III, St. Germain Tea).--Senna (40%), potassium bitartrate
(10%), elder flowers, fennel and anise.
DOSAGE: 1.3 Gm. or 20 grains (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ficorum Compositus (Syr. Ficor. Co.), Compound Syrup of Figs,
N.F._--Fluidextract of senna (20%), aromatic fluidglycerate of cascara
sagrada (10%), with figs, oil of fennel and spirit of peppermint in
syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
USES: Complex and misnamed cathartic, imitating a
widely advertised "patent medicine."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_*Syrupus Sennae (Syr. Senn.), Syrup of Senna, U.S.P._--Fluidextract of
senna (25%) and oil of coriander in syrup. Absolute alcohol content
about 5 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Sennae Aromaticus (Syr. Senn. Arom.), Aromatic Syrup of Senna,
N.F._--Fluidextract of senna (12.5%), jalap (5%), rhubarb (1.75%),
Saigon cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, oil of lemon and sugar in diluted
alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Syrupus Sennae Compositus (Syr. Senn. Co.), Compound Syrup of Senna,
N.F._--Fluidextract of senna (13.5%), fluidextract of rhubarb (3.5%),
fluidextract of frangula (3.5%), methyl salicylate (0.4%) and alcohol in
syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 13 per cent.
USES: Complex and irrational cathartic.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Serpentaria (Serpent.), Serpentaria, U.S.P.= (Texas Snakeroot, Virginia
Snakeroot).--Rhizome and root.
ACTION AND USES: Bitter with no advantage over gentian;
now less frequently used than formerly.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Serpentariae (Fldext. Serpentar.), Fluidextract of
Serpentaria, N.F._--Serpentaria (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims.
_Tinctura Serpentariae (Tr. Serpent.), Tincture of Serpentaria,
N.F._--Serpentaria (20%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=*Serum Antidiphthericum (Ser. Antidiph.), Antidiphtheric Serum, U.S.P.=
(Diphtheria Antitoxin).--Serum from a horse properly immunized against
diphtheria toxin; has a potency of not less than 250 antitoxic units per
Cc.
ACTION AND USES: Curative and prophylactic agent in
diphtheria. The possibility of serum disease must be
remembered. Caution should be exercised when antidiphtheric
serum is administered to persons who have had
asthma, and, above all, "horse asthma." In such cases a
few drops only of the serum may be injected, followed in
fifteen or thirty minutes by the full dose.
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,000 units (U.S.P.); both hypodermic.
_*Serum Antidiphthericum Purificatum (Ser. Antidiph. Purif.), Purified
Antidiphtheric Serum, U.S.P._ (Antidiphtheric Globulins, Concentrated
Diphtheria Antitoxin, Diphtheric Antitoxin Globulins, Refined and
Concentrated Diphtheria Antitoxin).--Certain antitoxic proteins from the
blood serum of a horse properly immunized against diphtheria toxin,
dissolved in physiologic solution of sodium chloride.
USES: Less apt to produce serum disease.
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,000 units (U. S, P.); both hypodermic.
_*Serum Antidiphthericum Siccum (Ser. Antidiph. Sicc.), Dried
Antidiphtheric Serum, U.S.P._ (Dried Diphtheria Antitoxin).
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,000 units (U.S.P.); both hypodermic
=*Serum Antitetanicum (Ser. Antitetan.), Antitetanic Serum, U.S.P.=
(Tetanus Antitoxin).--Serum from a horse properly immunized against
tetanus toxin, dissolved in physiologic solution of sodium chloride.
ACTION AND USES: Prophylactic agent in tetanus; also
used for curative purposes.
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,500 units (U.S.P.); both hypodermic.
_*Serum Antitetanicum Purificatum (Ser. Antitetan. Purif.), Purified
Antitetanic Serum, U.S.P._ (Antitetanic Globulins, Concentrated Tetanus
Antitoxin, Refined and Concentrated Tetanus Antitoxin, Tetanus Antitoxic
Globulins).--Certain antitoxic proteins from the serum of a horse
properly immunized against tetanus toxin.
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,500 units (U.S.P.); both hypodermic.
_*Serum Antitetanicum Siccum (Ser. Antitetan. Sicc.), Dried Antitetanic
Serum, U.S.P._ (Dried Tetanus Antitoxin).
USES: May be used as a dusting powder in suspicious
wounds.
DOSAGE: Curative, 10,000 units (U.S.P.); protective,
1,500 units (U.S.P.); both hypodermic.
=Sevum Praeparatum (Sev. Praep.), Prepared Suet, U.S.P.= (Mutton Suet).
A white, solid, almost odorless fat, having a bland taste when
fresh, but becoming rancid on prolonged exposure to air.
ACTION AND USES: Used in the preparation of ointments
and cerates.
_Sevum Benzoinatum (Sev. Benz.), Benzoinated Suet, N.F._--Benzoin (3%)
in prepared suet.
USES: Ointment base; superfluous.
=Sinapis Alba (Sinap. Alb.), White Mustard, U.S.P.= (Yellow
Mustard).--Ripe seeds.
ACTION AND USES: Develops irritant volatile oil on
contact with water; frequently mixed with black mustard
in powder for use as ground mustard.
DOSAGE: Emetic, 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.).
=*Sinapis Nigra (Sinap. Nig.), Black Mustard, U.S.P.= (Brown
Mustard).--Ripe seeds.
ACTION AND USES: See =Oleum Sinapis Volatile=.
DOSAGE: Emetic, 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.).
_*Emplastrum Sinapis (Emp. Sinap.), Mustard Plaster, U.S.P._ (Charta
Sinapis, U.S.P. VIII, Mustard Paper).--A mixture of black mustard,
deprived of its fixed oil, and a solution of rubber, spread on paper,
cotton cloth or other fabric.
USES: Counterirritant.
=Soda Chlorinata, Chlorinated Soda.=
ACTION AND USES: Hypochlorites in acid, alkaline and
neutral solutions have been found useful in the treatment
of infected wounds. The alkaline solution is represented
by the Liquor Sodae Chlorinatae below, and by the Liquor
Potassae Chlorinatae, which see under Potassa Chlorinata.
_*Liquor Sodae Chlorinatae (Liq. Sod. Chlorinat.), Solution of
Chlorinated Soda, U.S.P._ (Labarraque's Solution).--Chlorine compounds
of sodium containing not less than 2.5 per cent. available Cl.
=Soda cum Calce (Sod. c. Calc.), Soda with Lime, N.F.= (London
Paste).--Sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide (each 50%).
ACTION AND USES: Caustic.
=Sodii Acetas (Sod. Acet.), Sodium Acetate, U.S.P.=--NaC{2}H{3}O{2} +
3H{2}O.
Colorless crystals or granular powder, odorless or nearly odorless,
and having a cooling, saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.8)
and soluble in alcohol (1:19).
ACTION AND USES: Practically identical with those of
Potassii Acetas, which see.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=Sodii Arsenas (Sod. Arsen.), Sodium Arsenate, U.S.P.= (Arsenas Sodii,
P.I.).--Na{2}HAsO{4} + 7H{2}O.
Colorless, odorless crystals, efflorescent in dry air, and somewhat
deliquescent in moist air. Freely soluble in water (1:1.5) and
slightly soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Has the same general action and uses
as arsenic trioxide, but is less active.
DOSAGE: 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.). Usually
given in the form of solution or pill.
_Sodii Arsenas Exsiccatus (Sod. Arsen. Exsic.), Exsiccated Sodium
Arsenate, U.S.P._--Na{2}HAsO{4}.
White, odorless, amorphous powder. Freely soluble in water (1:3.1),
but only slightly soluble in alcohol.
DOSAGE: 0.003 Gm. or 1/20 grain (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Sodii Arsenatis (Liq. Sod. Arsen.), Solution of Sodium Arsenate,
U.S.P._--Exsiccated sodium arsenate (about 1%) in water.
USES: No advantage over other arsenicals.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Sodii Arsenatis, Pearson (Liq. Sod. Arsen. Pearson), Pearson's
Solution of Sodium Arsenate, N.F._ (Liquor Arsenicalis
Pearsonii).--Exsiccated sodium arsenate (0.1%) in water. Should not be
confounded with Liquor Sodii Arsenatis, U.S.P., which is ten times
stronger.
USES: Superfluous arsenic preparation.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Sodii Benzoas (Sod. Benz.), Sodium Benzoate,
U.S.P.=--Na(C{6}H{5}.COO).
White, odorless, sweetish powder. Freely soluble in water (1:1.8),
and soluble in alcohol (1:61). Incompatible with mineral acids and
ferric salts.
ACTION AND USES: Has the action of benzoic acid, but is
less irritating. Mild antiseptic, practically non-toxic.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=Sodii Benzosulphinidum (Sod. Benzosulphin.), Sodium Benzosulphinide,
U.S.P.= (Sodium-Saccharin, Soluble Saccharin).
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless or nearly odorless,
and having an intensely sweet taste. Freely soluble in water
(1:1.2) and soluble in alcohol (1:50).
ACTION AND USES: Those of benzosulphinide (saccharin),
but with the advantage of ready solubility.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Sodii Bicarbonas (Sod. Bicarb.), Sodium Bicarbonate, U.S.P.= (Baking
Soda).--NaHCO{3}.
A white, odorless powder, having a cooling, mildly alkaline taste.
Decomposed by acids and converted by boiling into the normal
carbonate. Soluble in water (1:10) and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a non-caustic alkali in conditions
of acidosis, and to neutralize the acid of the gastric
juice in hyperacidity and gastric ulcer. May be used
intravenously in cases of extreme acidosis. Externally,
used as a mild alkaline wash.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.). For intravenous
injection a 6 per cent. solution sterilized by boiling and
thus partly converted into the normal carbonate has been
recommended. One thousand Cc. of such a solution may
be injected, but great care must be taken that none of the
liquid gets outside the veins lest necrosis of the tissues
occur.
_Liquor Sodae et Menthae (Liq. Sod. et Menth.), Solution of Soda and
Mint, N.F._ (Mistura Sodae et Menthae, N.F. III, Soda Mint).--Sodium
bicarbonate (5%), aromatic spirit of ammonia (1%) and spearmint water.
USES: Antacid and carminative.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Sal Vichyanum Factitium (Sal Vichy. Fact.), Artificial Vichy Salt,
N.F._--Potassium carbonate (3.85%), magnesium sulphate (8%), sodium
chloride (7.7%) and sodium bicarbonate (84.6%).
USES: Alkaline saline cathartic.
_Sal Vichyanum Factitium Effervescens (Sal Vichy. Fact. Eff.),
Effervescent Artificial Vichy Salt, N.F._ (Pulvis Salis Vichyani
Factitii Effervescens, N.F. III).--Artificial vichy salt (25%) in a
mixture of sodium bicarbonate (48.5%), tartaric acid (16.45%) and citric
acid (yielding sodium citrate and tartrate).
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Sal Vichyanum Factitium Effervescens cum Lithio (Sal Vichy. Fact. Eff.
c. Lith.), Effervescent Artificial Vichy Salt with Lithium, N.F._
(Pulvis Salis Vichyani Factitii Effervescens cum Lithio, N.F.
III).--Artificial vichy salt (25%), lithium citrate (8.33%) in a mixture
of sodium bicarbonate (44.14%), tartaric acid (12.54%) and citric acid
(yielding sodium tartrate and citrate).
USES: Irrational laxative mixture. The lithium serves no
useful purpose.
DOSAGE: 6 Gm. or 1-1/2 drachms (N.F.).
_Trochisci Sodii Bicarbonatis (Troch. Sod. Bicarb.), Troches of Sodium
Bicarbonate, U.S.P._--Each troche contains sodium bicarbonate (0.18 Gm.)
with sugar, nutmeg and mucilage of tragacanth.
=*Sodii Boras (Sod. Bor.), Sodium Borate, U.S.P.= (Borax, Sodium
Tetraborate, Sodium Pyroborate).--Na{2}B{4}O{7} + 10H{2}O.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless and having a sweetish,
alkaline taste. Soluble in water (1:15) and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic detergent and alkaline.
Used in the form of solution as a wash both externally and
in the body cavities. Seldom used internally.
DOSAGE: 0.75 Gm. or 12 grains (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Sodii Boratis Compositus (Liq. Sod. Bor. Co.), Compound Solution
of Sodium Borate, N.F._ (Dobell's Solution).--Sodium borate and sodium
bicarbonate (each 1.5%) and liquefied phenol (0.3%) in glycerin and
water.
USES: Mild antiseptic.
_Mel Rosae et Sodii Boratis (Mel Ros. et Sod. Bor.), Honey of Rose and
Sodium Borate, N.F._ (Honey of Rose with Borax).--Sodium borate (10%),
glycerin and honey of rose.
USES: Alkaline demulcent.
_Mel Sodii Boratis (Mel Sod. Bor.), Honey of Sodium Borate, N.F._ (Mel
Boracis, Honey and Borax).--Sodium borate (10%) in glycerin and
clarified honey.
USES: Alkaline demulcent
=Sodii Boro-Benzoas (Sod. Boro-Benz.), Sodium Boro-Benzoate,
N.F.=--Sodium borate (43%) and sodium benzoate (57%).
ACTION AND USES: Feeble alkaline antiseptic.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.)
=*Sodii Bromidum (Sod. Brom.), Sodium Bromide, U.S.P.=--NaBr.
White, odorless crystals or powder, having a saline taste. Freely
soluble in water (1:1.1) and soluble in alcohol (1:16).
ACTION AND USES: Used as a nerve sedative and cerebral
depressant. Practically identical with potassium bromide
in action and uses, but somewhat less irritating.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Sodii Bromidi (Elix. Sod. Brom.), Elixir of Sodium Bromide,
N.F._--Sodium bromide (1.75%) in syrup, water and aromatic elixir.
Absolute alcohol content about 7.5 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=*Sodii Cacodylas (Sod. Cacodyl.), Sodium Cacodylate, U.S.P.=--Sodium
dimethylarsenate.
White, odorless, deliquescent crystals or powder. Very soluble in
water (1:0.5) and freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.5).
ACTION AND USES: Is slowly decomposed in the tissues
into trivalent arsenic. The action is thus more gradual
and less toxic than that of other arsenic compounds. Produces
garlic breath. Used especially by hypodermic
injection, in anemias, etc.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.)
=*Sodii Carbonas Monohydratus (Sod. Carb. Monohyd.), Monohydrated Sodium
Carbonate, U.S.P.=--Na{2}CO{3} + H{2}O.
White, odorless, granular powder having a strongly alkaline taste.
Freely soluble in water (1:3) and insoluble in alcohol.
Incompatible with acids and acid salts and with the salts of the
heavy metals and alkaloids.
ACTION AND USES: Antacid and detergent; employed in
medicine chiefly in the preparation of alkaline baths.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.)
=*Sodii Chloridum (Sod. Chlorid.), Sodium Chloride, U.S.P.=--NaCl.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless, and having a saline
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.8), and only slightly soluble
in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used for preparing physiologic salt
solution. Given by mouth in large doses, is emetic and in
proper dilutions, laxative. Excessive use as a seasoning
for foods is particularly harmful in nephritis.
DOSAGE: Emetic, 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Sodii Chloridi Physiologicus (Liq. Sod. Chlor. Physio.),
Physiological Solution of Sodium Chloride, U.S.P._ (Physiological Salt
Solution, Normal Salt Solution).--Sodium chloride (0.85%) in water.
USES: An indifferent vehicle, used especially for intravenous
injections.
_Sal Kissingense Factitium (Sal Kissingen. Fact.), Artificial Kissingen
Salt, N.F._--Potassium chloride (2.8%), sodium chloride (59.4%),
magnesium sulphate (20%), sodium bicarbonate (17.8%).
USES: Alkaline saline cathartic.
_Sal Kissingense Factitium Effervescens (Sal Kissingen. Fact. Eff.),
Effervescent Artificial Kissingen Salt, N.F. _(Pulvis Salis Kissingensis
Factitii Effervescens, N.F. III).--Artificial Kissingen salt (40%),
sodium bicarbonate (40.6%), tartaric acid (9.4%) and citric acid
(yielding sodium tartrate and citrate).
DOSAGE: 5.5 Gm. or 80 grains (N.F.)
=Sodii Citras (Sod. Cit.), Sodium Citrate, U.S.P.=--The hydrated salt.
White, odorless granular powder or small crystals, having a cooling
saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1.3); insoluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of potassium citrate.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains.
_Liquor Sodii Citratis (Liq. Sod. Cit.), Solution of Sodium Citrate,
N.F._ (Mistura Sodii Citratis, Potio Rivierii).--Sodium citrate (3.5%)
in water.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Sodii Citro-Tartratis Effervescens (Liq. Sod. Citro-Tart. Eff.),
Effervescent Solution of Sodium Citro-Tartrate, N.F._--Sodium tartrate
(about 8%) with syrup of citric acid (about 12%) and water.
DOSAGE: The contents of one bottle, about 350 Cc. or
nearly 12 fluidounces (N.F.)
=Sodii Cyanidum (Sod. Cyanid.), Sodium Cyanide, U.S.P.=--NaCN.
White masses or powder, odorless when perfectly dry; deliquescent
in the air and exhaling the odor of hydrocyanic acid. Freely
soluble in cold water.