cyanide, U.S.P. VIII. The alkaline cyanides are rarely
administered internally, but their use in solution has been
suggested as a substitute for diluted hydrocyanic acid
=Sodii Glycerophosphas (Sod. Glycerophos.), Sodium Glycerophosphate,
U.S.P.= (Sodium Glycerinophosphate).--Hydrated sodium glycerophosphate.
Represents not less than 68 per cent. of the anhydrous salt.
White, odorless plates, scales or powder, having a saline taste.
Very soluble in hot or cold water and nearly insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended in solutions
as a nerve tonic in all kinds of wasting and nervous
diseases. The weight of evidence indicates that the
glycerophosphates are not superior to ordinary phosphates
and that the claims for them as nerve tonics are, therefore,
unfounded.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Glycerophosphatum Compositum (Elix. Glycerophos. Co.), Compound
Elixir of Glycerophosphates, N.F. _(Compound Solution of
Glycerophosphates).--Solution of sodium glycerophosphate (4%), calcium
glycerophosphate (1.6%), ferric glycerophosphate (0.3%), soluble
manganese glycerophosphate (0.2%), quinine glycerophosphate (0.1%),
strychnine glycerophosphate (0.015%), lactic acid (1%) and compound
spirit of cardamom, in alcohol, glycerin and water. Absolute alcohol
content about 12 per cent.
USES: A highly complex and therefore irrational preparation
of the inactive glycerophosphates.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Sodii Glycerophosphatis (Liq. Sod. Glycerophos.). Solution of
Sodium Glycerophosphate, U.S.P._--Anhydrous sodium glycerophosphate (not
less than 50%) in water.
DOSAGE: 0.35 Cc. or 6 minims (U.S.P.)
=*Sodii Hydroxidum (Sod. Hydrox.), Sodium Hydroxide, U.S.P.= (Caustic
Soda, Sodium Hydrate).--NaOH (not less than 90%).
White, odorless masses or hard, brittle sticks. Very soluble in
water (1:0.9) and very soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Practically identical with those of
potassium hydroxide.
_*Liquor Sodii Hydroxidi (Liq. Sod. Hydrox.), Solution of Sodium
Hydroxide, U.S.P._ (Liquor Sodae, Solution of Soda).--NaOH (about 5%) in
water.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
=Sodii Hypophosphis (Sod. Hypophos.), Sodium Hypophosphite,
U.S.P.=--NaH{2}PO{2} + H{2}O.
Colorless plates or white powder, odorless and having a saline
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1) and soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: The hypophosphites have been prescribed
as "tonics," but all reliable evidence indicates that
they are inert.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Sodii Hypophosphitis (Elix. Sod. Hypophos.), Elixir of Sodium
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Sodium hypophosphite (3.5%), hypophosphorous acid
(0.4%), and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
USES: Objectionable alcoholic preparation of an inactive
drug.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Syrupus Sodii Hypophosphitis (Syr. Sod. Hypophos.), Syrup of Sodium
Hypophosphite, N.F._--Sodium hypophosphite (3.5%), and hypophosphorous
acid (0.2%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Sodii Indigotindisulphonas (Sod. Indigotin.), Sodium
Indigotindisulphonate, U.S.P.= (Indigo Carmine).
Blue powder or dark purple paste. Sparingly soluble in water and
almost insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Coloring agent.
=*Sodii Iodidum (Sod. Iod.), Sodium Iodide, U.S.P.=--NaI.
Colorless crystals or white powder, odorless and having a saline
taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.55) and freely soluble in alcohol
(1:2).
ACTION AND USES: Practically identical with those of
potassium iodide, but less disagreeable in taste; perhaps
somewhat less irritating locally.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Sodii Nitris (Sod. Nitris), Sodium Nitrite, U.S.P.=--NaNO{2}.
Colorless crystals or white or nearly white masses, sticks or
powder, odorless and having a mild saline taste. Deliquescent on
exposure to air, being gradually converted into sodium nitrate.
Freely soluble in water (1:1.5), but only sparingly soluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Vasodilator, similar to nitroglycerin.
The action is probably somewhat slower and more
prolonged.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
=Sodii Perboras (Sod. Perbor.), Sodium Perborate, U.S.P.=--NaBO{3} +
4H{2}O (about 86.5%). Should contain not less than 9 per cent. of
available oxygen.
White, odorless granules or powder, having a saline taste. Soluble
in water.
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic, deodorant and bactericide;
in general, similar to hydrogen peroxide.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.); may be applied
as a dusting powder or in a 2 per cent. solution.
=Sodii Phenolsulphonas (Sod. Phenolsulph.), Sodium Phenolsulphonate,
U.S.P.= (Sodium Sulphocarbolate).--The hydrated salt.
Colorless, odorless, somewhat efflorescent crystals or granules,
having a cooling, saline bitter taste. Freely soluble in water
(1:4.2), and only slightly soluble in alcohol (1:140).
ACTION AND USES: Phenolsulphonates were introduced
with the idea that they would be antiseptic like phenol, but
less toxic. Actually, they are practically inert.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Sodii Phosphas (Sod. Phos.), Sodium Phosphate, U.S.P.=--Na{2}HPO{4} +
12H{2}O, representing about 41.5 per cent. of the anhydrous salt.
Colorless, odorless, efflorescent crystals or powder, having a
cooling, saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.7); insoluble
in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Saline cathartic, similar to magnesium
and sodium sulphate. The taste is less disagreeable.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Sodii Phosphas Exsiccatus (Sod. Phos. Exsic.), Exsiccated Sodium
Phosphate, U.S.P._--Na{2}HPO{4}.
White powder which absorbs moisture readily. Freely soluble in
water (1:8.1), but insoluble in alcohol.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Sodii Phosphatis Compositus (Liq. Sod. Phos. Co.), Compound
Solution of Sodium Phosphate, N.F._--Sodium phosphate (100%) and citric
acid in glycerin and water.
USES: Laxative.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_*Sodii Phosphas Effervescens (Sod. Phos. Eff.), Effervescent Sodium
Phosphate, U.S.P._--Exsiccated sodium phosphate (20%) in a mixture of
sodium bicarbonate (47.7%), tartaric acid (25.2%) and citric acid, the
last three yielding sodium citrate and sodium tartrate.
DOSAGE: 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.).
=*Sodii Salicylas (Sod. Salicyl.), Sodium Salicylate,
U.S.P.=--C{6}H{4}(OH) (COONa).
White or nearly white, odorless or nearly odorless powder having a
sweet, saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.9) and freely
soluble in alcohol (1:9.2). Incompatible with acids, with acid
salts and with solutions of many of the alkaloids, particularly
quinine, which precipitates as the salicylate.
ACTION AND USES: The salt usually employed to secure
the constitutional action of salicylic acid.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Sodii Salicylatis (Elix. Sod. Salicyl.), Elixir of Sodium
Salicylate, N.F._--Sodium salicylate (8.5%), syrup, water and aromatic
elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 7 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Sodii Salicylatis Compositum (Elix. Sod. Salicyl. Co.), Compound
Elixir of Sodium Salicylate, N.F._--Sodium salicylate (8%), fluidextract
of cimifuga (3.2%), fluidextract of gelsemium (1.6%) and potassium
iodide (1.5%) in aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per
cent.
USES: An irrational rheumatism mixture, constituting an
invitation to haphazard use.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri Salicylatis (Liq. Ferr. Salicyl.), Solution of Ferric
Salicylate, N.F._ (Salicylated Mixture of Iron).--Solution containing
ferric salicylate with a large excess of sodium salicylate [obtained by
the interaction of sodium salicylate (12.5%) and tincture of ferric
citrochloride (12.5%)], and ammonium citrate, methyl salicylate,
glycerin and water.
USES: "Rheumatism remedy." Ferric salicylate has no
special advantage over the sodium salt.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=*Sodii Sulphas (Sod. Sulph.), Sodium Sulphate, U.S.P.= (Glauber's
Salt).--Na{2}SO{4} + 10H{2}O.
Colorless, odorless, efflorescent crystals, having a bitter, saline
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1), but insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Saline cathartic, more disagreeable
but less active than magnesium sulphate, over which it
has no material advantage.
DOSAGE: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (U.S.P.).
_Sal Carolinum Factitium (Sal Carol. Fact.), Artificial Carlsbad Salt,
N.F._--This is available in two forms, the dry amorphous form and the
crystalline form, the latter representing about 80 per cent. of water of
crystallization. The dry amorphous form represents potassium sulphate
(2%), sodium chloride (18%), sodium bicarbonate (36%) and hydrated
sodium sulphate (100%).
USES: Alkaline cathartic.
_Sal Carolinum Factitium Effervescens (Sal Carol. Fact. Eff.),
Effervescent Artificial Carlsbad Salt, N.F._ (Pulvis Salis Carolini
Factitii Effervescens, N.F. III).--Artificial Carlsbad salt (26.6%) in a
mixture of sodium bicarbonate (40%), tartaric acid (15.7%) and citric
acid, the last three yielding sodium citrate and sodium tartrate.
ACTION AND USES: Cathartic. Its high sodium citrate
and tartrate content should be borne in mind.
DOSAGE: 6 Gm. or 1-1/2 drachms (N.F.)
=*Sodii Sulphis Exsiccatus (Sod. Sulphis Exsic.), Exsiccated Sodium
Sulphite, U.S.P.=--Na{2}SO{3} (not less than 90%).
White, odorless powder, having a cooling, saline sulphurous taste.
Freely soluble in water (1:3.2), but only sparingly soluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic; principally used externally
as a wash.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.)
=*Sodii Thiosulphas (Sod. Thiosulph.), Sodium Thiosulphate, U.S.P.=
("Sodium Hyposulphite").--Na{2}S{2}O{3} + 5H{2}O.
Colorless, odorless crystals, having a cooling, afterward bitter
taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.5) and insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used externally in the form of a
lotion as application for ringworm and other parasitic
diseases. Internally, rarely as cathartic.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.)
=Solanum (Solan.), Solanum, N.F.= (Horsenettle Berries).--Ripe fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Rarely used as a sedative in convulsions
and epilepsy; probably ineffective.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Solani (Fldext. Solan.), Fluidextract of Solanum,
N.F._--Solanum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Sparteinae Sulphas (Spartein. Sulph.), Sparteine Sulphate, U.S.P.=
Colorless, odorless, hygroscopic crystals or powder, having a
slightly saline and somewhat bitter taste. Freely soluble in water
(1:1.1) and in alcohol (1:3).
ACTION AND USES: Has been widely exploited as a
diuretic, but on insufficient evidence. Is of little use and
is now less frequently employed than formerly. Large doses
slow and weaken the heart.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.)
=SPECIES.=--Mixtures of vegetable drugs used as teas or poultices. For
the official mixtures, see Species Emollientes, N.F., under =Althaea
Folia;= Species Laxativae, N.F., under =Senna=, and Species Pectorales,
under =Althaea=.
=Spigelia (Spigelia), Spigelia, U.S.P.= (Pinkroot).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete anthelmintic for ascarides.
Inferior to santonin.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Spigeliae (Fldext. Spigel.), Fluidextract of Spigelia,
U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Pinkroot).--Spigelia (100%). Absolute alcohol
content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.)
=SPIRITUS, SPIRITS.--=Alcoholic solutions of either gaseous, liquid, or
solid volatile substances.
For the official spirits, see under the names of the respective
principal constituents. For Spiritus Cinnamomi, see under =Oleum
Cassiae=; for Spiritus Odoratus, under =Oleum Bergamottae=. For the
following, see under the respective oils: Spiritus Amygdalae Amarae,
Spiritus Anisi, Spiritus Aurantii Compositus, Spiritus Cardamomi
Compositus, Spiritus Juniperi, Spiritus Juniperi Compositus, Spiritus
Lavandulae, Spiritus Menthae Piperitae, Spiritus Menthae Viridis,
Spiritus Myrciae Compositus, Spiritus Sinapis.
=SPIRITUS OLEORUM VOLATILIUM, SPIRITS OF VOLATILE OILS=.--Volatile oil
(6.5%) in alcohol.
=Staphisagria (Staphisag.), Staphisagria, U.S.P.= (Stavesacre).--Seeds.
ACTION AND USES: To destroy pediculi. The contained
alkaloid, delphinine, is toxic, resembling aconitine in its
physiologic action.
DOSAGE: Used as an ointment or lotion.
_Fluidextractum Staphisagria (Fldext. Staphisag.), Fluidextract of
Staphisagria, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Stavesacre).--Staphisagria
(100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
=STILI DILUBILES (STIL. DILUB.), PASTE PENCILS,= (Unna Pencils).--Paste
pencils are for the direct application of medicinal agents to the skin
in dermatologic practice. The paste consists of starch, dextrin,
tragacanth and sugar with sufficient water to form a plastic mass. For
the official paste pencils, see Stili Acidi Salicylici Dilubiles, under
=Acidum Salicylicum=.
=Stillingia (Stilling.), Stillingia, U.S.P.= (Queen's Root).
ACTION AND USES: Has been used as a sialagogue and expectorant. Has
no advantage over senega; is now less frequently used than formerly.
The compound fluidextract and syrup are antiquated "alteratives," at
one time used especially against syphilis and scrofula. They are
complex and inefficient, and therefore irrational and harmful.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Stillingiae (Fldext. Stilling.), Fluidextract of
Stillingia, U.S.P._--Stillingia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Stillingiae Compositum (Fldext. Stilling. Co.), Compound
Fluidextract of Stillingia, N.F._--Stillingia (25%), corydalis (25%),
blue flag (12.5%), sambucus (12.5%), chimaphila (12.5%), prickly ash
berries (6.2%) and coriander (6.2%) in glycerin, alcohol and water.
Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Syrupus Stillingiae Compositus (Syr. Stilling. Co.), Compound Syrup of
Stillingia, N.F._--Compound fluidextract of stillingia (25%) in glycerin
and syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=*Stramonium (Stramon.), Stramonium, U.S.P.= (Jamestown Weed, Jimson
Weed).--Leaves, containing not less than 0.25 per cent. of alkaloids.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of belladonna, over
which it has no advantage. Often used in "asthma
powders."
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
_Extractum Stramonii (Ext. Stramon.), Extract of Stramonium,
U.S.P._--Two forms: Pilular extract of stramonium and powdered extract
of stramonium. One Gm. of extract represents about 4 Gm. of stramonium
and yields about 1 per cent. of alkaloids.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Stramonii (Fldext. Stramon.), Fluidextract of
Stramonium, N.F._--Stramonium (100%), yielding about 0.25 per cent. of
alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.05 Cc. or 1 minim (N.F.).
_Tinctura Stramonii (Tr. Stramon.), Tincture of Stramonium,
U.S.P._--Stramonium (10%), yielding about 0.025 per cent. of stramonium
alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
_Unguentum Stramonii (Ung. Stramon.), Stramonium Ointment,
U.S.P._--Pilular extract of stramonium (10%), diluted alcohol, hydrous
wool fat and benzoinated lard.
=Strontii Bromidum (Stront. Brom.), Strontium Bromide, U.S.P.=--SrBr{2}
+ 6H{2}O.
Colorless, odorless crystals, having a bitter, saline taste. Very
soluble in water (1:0.35); soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of sodium bromide
over which it has no definite advantage.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.)
=Strontii Carbonas (Stront. Carb.), Strontium Carbonate, N.F.=--SrCO{3}.
White, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in
alcohol. Decomposed by acids.
ACTION AND USES: Of use only in the making of soluble
salts of strontium
=Strontii Iodidum (Stront. Iod.), Strontium Iodide, U.S.P.=--SrI{2} +
6H{2}O.
Colorless crystals or white powder or crystalline crusts, turning
yellow on exposure to light; odorless, deliquescent and having a
bitter saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.2); somewhat less
soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to, but without definite advantage
over potassium iodide.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.)
=Strontii Salicylas (Stront. Salicyl.), Strontium Salicylate,
U.S.P.=--Sr(C{6}H{4}.OH.COO){2} + 2H{2}O.
White, odorless powder, having a somewhat sweet, saline taste.
Soluble in water (1:19) and in alcohol (1:61).
ACTION AND USES: Identical with those of sodium
salicylate, over which it has no advantage.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.)
=*Strophanthinum (Strophanthin.), Strophanthin, U.S.P.=--A glucoside or
mixture of glucosides obtained from strophanthus.
White or yellowish powder. Very soluble in water and in diluted
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Like those of digitalis. Strophanthin
acts more rapidly and is excreted sooner, but its absorption
from the alimentary canal is so variable that its administration
by mouth is inadvisable.
DOSAGE: Daily by mouth, 0.001 Gm. or 1/60 grain (U.S.P.);
intravenous, 0.00075 Gm. or 1/80 grain (U.S.P.).
Caution should be used if patient has been taking digitalis
=*Strophanthus (Strophanth.), Strophanthus, U.S.P.=--Ripe seeds.
ACTION AND USES: Strophanthus and tincture of strophanthus
have properties similar to those of the glucoside
strophanthin. The absorption of strophanthus from the
alimentary canal is so variable that administration by
mouth is not advisable.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Strophanthi (Tr. Strophanth.), Tincture of Strophanthus,
U.S.P._ (Strophanthi Tinctura, P.I.).--Strophanthus (10%) with the oil
removed. Biologically assayed by producing death in frogs. Absolute
alcohol content about 92 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians
who prescribe it should specify the biologically assayed
preparation.
=Strychnina (Strych.), Strychnine, U.S.P.=--An alkaloid obtained from
nux vomica.
Colorless, odorless crystals or white powder. Extremely bitter in
very dilute solutions. Very slightly soluble in water (1:6420) and
slightly soluble in alcohol (1:136).
ACTION AND USES: Stimulates the reflex activity of the
spinal cord, but produces little or no effect on the higher
nervous centers; is also used as a bitter tonic, generally in
the form of a preparation of nux vomica.
As strychnine is so slightly soluble, it is generally prescribed as
one of its salts. Of these, the nitrate meets every need.
DOSAGE: 0.0015 Gm. or 1/40 grain (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Pepsini, Bismuthi et Strychninae (Elix. Pepsin. Bism. et
Strych.), Elixir of Pepsin, Bismuth and Strychnine, N.F._--Strychnine
(0.0175%), tartaric acid, and elixir of pepsin and bismuth. Absolute
alcohol content about 10 per cent.
USES: An irrational preparation.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Pilulae Antidyspepticae (Pil. Antidyspep.), Antidyspeptic Pills,
N.F._--Each pill contains strychnine (0.0016 Gm., or 1/40 grain), ipecac
and pilular extract of belladonna leaves (each 0.0065 Gm., or 1/10
grain), mass of mercury, and compound extract of colocynth (each 0.13
Gm., or 2 grains).
USES: An objectionably named and misdirected mixture.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
=Strychninae Acetas, Strychnine Acetate.=
_Liquor Strychninae Acetatis (Liq. Strych. Acet.), Solution of
Strychnine Acetate, N.F._ (Hall's Solution of Strychnine).--Strychnine
acetate (about 0.209%), alcohol, compound tincture of cardamom and
water. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
USES: Superfluous strychnine solution.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (U.S.P.).
=Strychninae Glycerophosphas (Strych. Glycerophos.), Strychnine
Glycerophosphate, N.F.= (Strychnine Glycerinophosphate).
White, odorless crystals or powder, with a taste at first sweet,
afterward intensely bitter. Slightly soluble in water (1:350), and
in alcohol (1:310).
ACTION AND USES: Superfluous strychnine salt.
DOSAGE: 0.0015 Gm. or 1/40 grain (N.F.).
=*Strychninae Nitras (Strych. Nit.), Strychnine Nitrate, U.S.P.=
Colorless, odorless crystals or white powder. Soluble in water
(1:42) and somewhat less soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of strychnine.
DOSAGE: 0.0015 Gm. or 1/40 grain (U.S.P.).
=*Strychninae Sulphas (Strych. Sulph.), Strychnine Sulphate, U.S.P.=
Colorless or white crystals or white powder, odorless; efflorescent
in dry air. Soluble in water (1:32) and in alcohol (1:81).
USES: Same as those of strychnine. Has no advantage
over the nitrate.
DOSAGE: 0.0015 Gm. or 1/40 grain (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum, Ferri, Bismuthi et Strychninae (Elix.
Cinchon. Ferr. Bism. et Strych.), Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids, Iron,
Bismuth and Strychnine, N.F._ (Elixir Cinchonae, Ferri, Bismuthi et
Strychninae, N.F. III, Elixir of Calisaya, Alkaloidal, with Iron,
Bismuth and Strychnine).--Strychnine sulphate (0.0175%), elixir of
cinchona alkaloids, iron and bismuth (about 99%) and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 18 per cent.
USES: An irrational mixture supposed to contain six
active ingredients.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum, Ferri et Strychninae (Elix. Cinchon.
Ferr. et Strych.), Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids, Iron and Strychnine,
N.F._ (Elixir Cinchonae, Ferri et Strychninae, N.F. III, Elixir of
Calisaya Alkaloidal, with Iron and Strychnine).--Strychnine sulphate
(0.0175%), elixir of cinchona alkaloids and iron (about 99%) and water.
Absolute alcohol content about 18 per cent.
USES: A complex and irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Strychninae Valeras (Strych. Valer.), Strychnine Valerate, N.F.=
White, crystalline powder, with a valerian-like odor and an
intensely bitter taste. Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Superfluous strychnine salt.
DOSAGE: 0.0015 Gm. or 1/40 grain (N.F.).
_Elixir Strychninae Valeratis (Elix. Strych. Valer.), Elixir of
Strychnine Valerate, N.F._ (Elixir Strychninae Valerianatis, N.F.
III).--Strychnine valerate (0.0175%), aromatic elixir (about 96.5%),
water, tincture of vanilla and compound tincture of cudbear. Absolute
alcohol content about 22 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Styrax (Styrax), Storax, U.S.P.= (Liquid Storax.)--A balsam.
ACTION AND USES: Closely resembles balsam of Peru,
over which it has no advantage. An ointment (1:4) has
been used as a parasiticide in scabies and other parasitic
infections.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=Succus Citri (Suc. Cit.), Lime Juice, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Used especially in prevention and
treatment of scurvy.
=Succus Pomorum (Suc. Pomor.), Fresh Apple Juice, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Used in pharmacy in the making of
crude ferric malate.
=*Sulphonethylmethanum (Sulphonethylmeth.), Sulphonethylmethane, U.S.P.=
(Trional).--Diethylsulphonemethylethylmethane.
Colorless, lustrous, odorless, crystalline scales, having a bitter
taste in aqueous solutions. Slightly soluble in water (1:200) and
in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: A hypnotic producing in ordinary doses
no other symptoms than sleep. The sleep comes on in about
an hour, though in some cases it may be much longer
delayed.