in hot milk or other hot drinks.
=*Sulphonmethanum (Sulphonmeth.), Sulphonmethane, U.S.P.=
(Sulphonal).--Diethylsulphonedimethylmethane.
Colorless, odorless and nearly tasteless crystals or powder.
Slightly soluble in water (1:365) and soluble in alcohol (1:60).
ACTION AND USES: Hypnotic and sedative. Has properties
similar to those of sulphonethylmethane, but usually acts
somewhat more slowly.
DOSAGE: 0.75 Gm. or 12 grains (U.S.P.). Preferably
administered in hot milk or other hot drinks.
=*Sulphur Lotum (Sulphur Lot.), Washed Sulphur, U.S.P.=--S.
Fine, yellow, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used locally in parasitic diseases of
the skin and as a mild cathartic especially in hemorrhoids.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Trochisci Sulphuris et Potassii Bitartratis (Troch. Sulphur. et Pot.
Bitart.), Troches of Sulphur and Potassium Bitartrate, N.F._ (Troches of
Sulphur and Cream of Tartar).--Each troche contains washed sulphur (0.3
Gm. or 5 grains) and potassium bitartrate (0.06 Gm. or 1 grain) with
tragacanth, sugar and oil of orange.
DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.). Dose so small as to be practically
worthless.
=*Sulphur Praecipitatum (Sulphur Praec.), Precipitated Sulphur, U.S.P.=
(Lac Sulphuris, Milk of Sulphur).--S. Made by precipitating a solution
of calcium sulphide with hydrochloric acid.
Fine, pale yellow, odorless, tasteless powder.
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of washed sulphur;
more active and irritant.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
=*Sulphur Sublimatum (Sulphur Sublim.), Sublimed Sulphur, U.S.P.=
(Flowers of Sulphur).--S.
Fine, yellow powder having a slight, characteristic odor and a
faintly acid taste.
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of washed sulphur.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Petroxolinum Sulphuratum (Petrox. Sulphur.), Sulphurated Petroxolin,
N.F._ (Sulphurated Petrox).--Sublimed sulphur (3%) in linseed oil, oleic
acid and liquid petroxolin.
_Petroxolinum Sulphuratum Compositum (Petrox. Sulphur. Co.), Compound
Sulphurated Petroxolin, N.F._ (Compound Sulphurated
Petrox).--Sulphurated petroxolin (10%), in oil of cade, thymol,
eucalyptol, oil of turpentine and liquid petroxolin.
_*Unguentum Sulphuris (Ung. Sulphur.), Sulphur Ointment,
U.S.P._--Sublimed sulphur (15%) in benzoinated lard.
_Unguentum Sulphuris Alkalinum (Ung. Sulphur. Alk.), Alkaline Sulphur
Ointment, N.F._--Sublimed sulphur (20%) and potassium carbonate (10%) in
water and benzoinated lard.
_Unguentum Sulphuris Compositum (Ung. Sulphur. Co.), Compound Sulphur
Ointment, N.F._ (Wilkinson's Ointment, Hebra's Itch Ointment).--Sublimed
sulphur (15%), oil of cade (15%) and precipitated calcium carbonate in
soft soap and lard.
=Sulphuris Iodidum (Sulphur. Iod.), Sulphur Iodide, N.F.=--Washed
sulphur (20%) and iodine combined by means of heat.
Brittle, grayish black masses, having a metallic luster, an odor of
iodine and a somewhat acrid taste. Almost insoluble in water;
alcohol dissolves the iodine, leaving the sulphur.
ACTION AND USES: Used in parasitic skin diseases;
antiquated.
=Sumbul (Sumbul), Sumbul, U.S.P.= (Musk-root).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly exploited as a stimulant and
antispasmodic in hysterical conditions. Effect probably
psychic.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Extractum Sumbul (Ext. Sumbul), Extract of Sumbul, U.S.P._--A pilular
extract.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Sumbul (Fldext. Sumbul), Fluidextract of Sumbul, U.S.P._
(Fluidextract of Musk-root).--Sumbul (100%). Absolute alcohol content
about 70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Sumbul (Tr. Sumbul), Tincture of Sumbul, N.F._--Sumbul (10%)
in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=SUPPOSITORIA, SUPPOSITORIES, U.S.P.=--Suppositories are solid bodies of
various weights and shapes adapted for introduction into the different
orifices of the human body and melting readily at body heat.
=Suprarenalum Siccum (Supraren. Sicc.), Dried Suprarenals, U.S.P.=
(Glandulae Suprarenales Siccae, U.S.P., VIII, Desiccated Suprarenal
Glands).--The suprarenal glands of animals which are used for food by
man, cleaned, dried, freed from fat, and powdered, and containing
epinephrine (about 0.5%), the active principle of the suprarenal gland.
A light, yellowish-brown powder, having a slight, characteristic
odor. Partially soluble in water.
ACTION AND USES: The action of dried suprarenals is virtually
that of epinephrine, but more variable and less conveniently
employed.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
=SYRUPI, SYRUPS.=--Syrups are aqueous solutions of medicinal substances
rendered palatable by the addition of sugar. For the official syrups see
under the names of the principal ingredients. For Syrupus, see under
=Saccharum=; for Syrupus Bromidorum, under =Potassii Bromidum=; for
Syrupus Ficorum Compositus, under =Ficus=; for Syrupus Hypophosphitum
and Syrupus Hypophosphitum Compositus, under =Calcii Hypophosphis=; for
Syrupus Ipecacuanhae et Opii, under =Opium=; for Syrupus Phosphatum
Compositus, under =Acidum Phosphoricum=; for Syrupus Phosphatum cum
Quinina et Strychnina, under =Quininae Hydrochloridum=, and for Syrupus
Pini Strobi Compositus cum Morphina, under =Morphinae Sulphas=.
=Talcum Purificatum (Talc. Purif.), Purified Talc, U.S.P.=--A purified
native hydrous magnesium silicate, sometimes containing a small amount
of aluminum silicate.
A fine white or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder, which
adheres to the skin and is slippery to the touch.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a dusting powder, and as a
clarifying agent in pharmacy.
=Tamarindus (Tamarind.), Tamarind, N.F.=--The preserved pulp of the
fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Mildly laxative. When infused with
water, yields an agreeable acid drink.
DOSAGE: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (N.F.).
=Taraxacum (Tarax.), Taraxacum, U.S.P.= (Dandelion).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Has been used as a bitter tonic (without
advantage over gentian) and as a mild laxative in habitual
constipation (inferior to drugs like cascara sagrada);
has no specific action on the liver.
DOSAGE: 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Taraxaci Compositum (Elix. Tarax. Co.), Compound Elixir of
Taraxacum, N.F._--Fluidextract of taraxacum (3.5%), fluidextract of wild
cherry (2%), fluidextract of glycyrrhiza, tincture of sweet orange peel,
tincture of cinnamon, compound tincture of cardamom and aromatic elixir.
Absolute alcohol content, about 28 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Extractum Taraxaci (Ext. Tarax.), Extract of Taraxacum, U.S.P._--A
pilular extract.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Taraxaci (Fldext. Tarax.), Fluidextract of Taraxacum,
U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Dandelion).--Taraxacum (100%). Absolute alcohol
content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=Terebenum (Tereben.), Terebene, U.S.P.=--Obtained from oil of
turpentine by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid.
A colorless, thin liquid, having a thyme-like odor and an aromatic
taste. Only slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol (1:3).
ACTION AND USES: Expectorant resembling oil of turpentine,
but more pleasant in odor.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Cc. or 4 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Terebinthina (Terebinth.), Turpentine, N.F.=--A solid oleoresin
obtained from pine.
ACTION AND USES: Rubefacient; without advantage over
turpentine oil.
=Terebinthina Laricis (Terebinth. Laric.), Venice Turpentine, N.F.=
(Larch Turpentine).--A viscid oleoresin obtained from European larch.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of turpentine; now
seldom used.
_Petroxolinum Terebinthinae Laricis (Petrox. Terebinth. Laric.), Venice
Turpentine Petroxolin, N.F._ (Venice Turpentine Petrox).--Venice
turpentine (20%) in liquid petroxolin.
=*Terpini Hydras (Terpin. Hyd.), Terpin Hydrate, U.S.P.=
Colorless, lustrous, nearly odorless crystals, having a slightly
aromatic and somewhat bitter taste. Slightly soluble in water
(1:200) and soluble in alcohol (1:13).
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic, diaphoretic, diuretic; largely
used as an expectorant in cases accompanied by free bronchial
secretion.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis (Elix. Terpin. Hyd.), Elixir of Terpin Hydrate,
N.F._--Terpin hydrate (1.75%), tincture of sweet orange peel, spirit of
bitter almond, alcohol, glycerin, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol
content about 42 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis et Codeinae, N.F._--See under =Codeina=.
_Elixir Terpini Hydratis et Diacetylmorphinae, N.F._--See under
=Diacetylmorphina=.
=Terra Silicea Purificata (Ter. Sil. Purif.), Purified Siliceous Earth,
U.S.P.= (Purified Kieselguhr, Purified Infusorial Earth).--Silica
(SiO{2}).
Fine, bulky, white or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder.
Insoluble in water, acids or dilute solutions of the alkalies.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a clarifying agent in
pharmacy.
=*Theobrominae Sodio-Salicylas (Theobrom. Sodio-Sal.), Theobromine
Sodio-Salicylate, U.S.P.= (Diuretin).--Sodium theobromine and sodium
salicylate in approximately molecular proportions. Contains not less
than 46.5 per cent. of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a sweetish, saline and somewhat
alkaline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1), slightly soluble in
alcohol. Incompatible with acids and has the other
incompatibilities of salicylates.
ACTION AND USES: A soluble salt of theobromine, having
much the same action as caffeine, except that it does not
affect the central nervous system to any extent. Mainly
used as a diuretic.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Theophyllina (Theophyll.), Theophylline, U.S.P.= (Dimethylxanthine,
Theocin).--An isomer of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a bitter taste. Soluble in water
(1:100) and in alcohol (1:80).
ACTION AND USES: Has a diuretic action similar to that
of theobromine, more powerful, but said to be not so lasting.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
=Thuja (Thuja), Thuja, N.F.= (Arbor Vitae).--Young twigs.
ACTION AND USES: Somewhat irritant; no well-defined
indications for its use, but has been recommended as a febrifuge,
expectorant and anthelmintic, and as a stimulating
remedy in tenesmus and dribbling of urine in the aged.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Thujae (Fldext. Thuj.), Fluidextract of Thuja,
N.F._--Thuja (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Thymol (Thymol), Thymol, U.S.P.=--A phenol.
Large, colorless, translucent crystals, having an aromatic
thyme-like odor, and a pungent, aromatic taste. Very slightly
soluble in water (1:1,010); freely soluble in alcohol (1:1).
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic and anthelmintic. Used
chiefly against the hookworm.
DOSAGE: Antiseptic, 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (U.S.P.); anthelmintic, 1
Gm. or 15 grains, per day (U.S.P.). In the treatment of hookworm
disease it should be given in as finely divided state as possible in
dosage of from 0.5 to 4 Gm. or from 8 grains to 1 drachm. No fats,
oils or alcohol should be given at the same time, for fear of
absorption of the drug.
The dosage may be regulated according to age as follows: Up to 5 years
of age, 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains; up to 10, 1 Gm. or 15 grains; up to 15,
1.5 Gm. or 24 grains; up to 20, 2 Gm. or 30 grains; above 20, 3 to 4
Gm. or 45 grains to 1 drachm.
_Nebula Thymolis (Nebul. Thymol.), Thymol Spray, N.F._--Thymol (1%) in
light liquid petrolatum.
=*Thymolis Iodidum (Thymol. Iod.), Thymol Iodide, U.S.P.=
(Aristol).--Chiefly dithymol-diiodide. Should contain not less than 43
per cent. of iodine.
A reddish-brown or reddish-yellow, bulky powder, with a very slight
aromatic odor. Insoluble in water or glycerin; only slightly
soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic; used chiefly as a dusting
powder. Less efficient than iodoform.
=Thymus (Thymus), Thyme, N.F.=--Tops.
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and rubefacient; without
advantage over camphor.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Thymi (Fldext. Thym.), Fluidextract of Thyme,
N.F._--Thyme (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=*Thyroideum Siccum (Thyroid. Sicc.), Dried Thyroids, U.S.P.= (Glandulae
Thyroideae Siccae, U.S.P., VIII, Desiccated Thyroid Glands).--The
thyroid glands of animals which are used for food by man, freed from
connective tissue and fat, dried and powdered. Should contain about 0.2
per cent. of iodine.
A yellowish powder, with a slight characteristic odor.
ACTION AND USES: Used in thyroid deficiency; sometimes
in obesity, in which it may be harmful.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
=TINCTURAE, TINCTURES.=--Tinctures with few exceptions are alcoholic or
hydroalcoholic extractive preparations of vegetable drugs. The tinctures
of potent drugs represent uniformly 10 Gm. of drug in 100 Cc. of the
preparation, while tinctures of less potent drugs vary in strength but
represent usually 20 Gm. of drug in 100 Cc. of the preparation. For the
official tinctures see under the names of the respective drugs. For
Tinctura Amara, see under =Gentiana=; for Tinctura Antiperiodica and
Tinctura Antiperiodica sine Aloe, under =Quininae Bisulphas=; for
Tinctura Aromatica, under =Cinnamomum Saigonicum=; for Tinctura
Ipecacuanhae et Opii and for Tinctura Pectoralis, under =Opium=.
=TINCTURAE AETHEREAE, ETHEREAL TINCTURES, N.F.=--When not otherwise
directed, ethereal tinctures are to be prepared representing 10 per
cent. drug strength, extracted with a mixture of alcohol and ether. Of
doubtful advantage over ordinary tinctures.
=TINCTURAE MEDICAMENTORUM RECENTIUM, TINCTURES OF FRESH DRUGS, N.F.=
(Tincturae Herbarum Recentium, U.S.P. VIII).--When not otherwise
directed, tinctures of fresh drugs are to be prepared by extracting 50
Gm. of the fresh drug with alcohol to make 100 Cc.
=TOXITABELLAE, POISON TABLETS.=--Tablets containing poisons.
=*Tragacantha (Trag.), Tragacanth, U.S.P.= (Gum Tragacanth).--Mixed with
50 parts of distilled water, forms a smooth, nearly uniform, stiff,
opalescent mucilage.
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent and ingredient in emulsions.
_Glyceritum Tragacanthae (Glycer. Trag.), Glycerite of Tragacanth,
N.F._--Tragacanth (about 10%) in glycerin and water.
_Mucilago Tragacanthae (Mucil. Trag.), Mucilage of Tragacanth,
U.S.P._--Tragacanth (6%) in glycerin (18%) and water.
=Trifolium (Trifol.), Trifolium, N.F.= (Red Clover Blossoms).
ACTION AND USES: Inert. Has been used in antisyphilitic
and alterative compounds; also as an expectorant.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Trifolii (Fldext. Trifol.), Fluidextract of Trifolium,
N.F._--Trifolium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Trillium (Trill.), Trillium, N.F.= (Beth Root).--Rhizome.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete, formerly used as astringent
and tonic.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Trillii (Fldext. Trill.), Fluidextract of Trillium,
N.F._--Trillium (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Trinitrophenol (Trinitrophen.), Trinitrophenol, U.S.P.= (Picric Acid).
Pale yellow, odorless crystals, having an intensely bitter taste,
and exploding when heated rapidly and when subjected to percussion.
Trinitrophenol stains the skin an intense, permanent yellow.
Soluble in water (1:78), and in alcohol (1:12).
ACTION AND USES: For the dressing of burns. Internally
is highly toxic, producing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea,
and stains the skin and mucous membranes a yellow color,
simulating jaundice.
DOSAGE: Externally as saturated watery solution or as
ointment.
=Triticum (Tritic.), Triticum, U.S.P.= (Couch Grass, Dog
Grass).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly exploited as a diuretic in
cystitis and irritable bladder. Now seldom employed.
DOSAGE: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Tritici (Fldext. Tritic.), Fluidextract of Triticum,
U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Couch Grass).--Triticum (100%). Absolute
alcohol content about 15 per cent.
DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=TRITURATIONES, TRITURATIONS.=--Mixtures containing active drugs in
powder form; prepared by mixing the substance (10%) with powdered sugar
of milk. For the official trituration see Trituratio Elaterini, U.S.P.,
under =Elaterinum=.
=TROCHISCI, TROCHES= (Lozenges).--Tablets intended to be dissolved in
the mouth for their local effect on the mucous membrane of the mouth and
the throat. For the official troches see under the names of the
principal ingredients.
=Ulmus (Ulmus), Elm, U.S.P.= (Elm Bark, Slippery Elm).--The inner bark.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete demulcent.
_Trochisci Ulmi (Troch. Ulmi), Troches of Elm, N.F._--Each troche
contains elm, tragacanth, sugar and methyl salicylate.
USES: Demulcent expectorant.
DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.).
=UNGUENTA, OINTMENTS.=--Soft, fatty solids, of such consistency that
they are readily spread at ordinary temperatures. For the official
ointments, see under the names of the respective principal constituents.
For Unguentum, see under =Adeps=; for Unguentum Diachylon, under =Plumbi
Oxidum=, and for Unguentum Fuscum, under =Camphora=.
=Uranii Nitras (Uran. Nit.), Uranium Nitrate, U.S.P.= (Uranyl
Nitrate).--UO{2}(NO{3}){2} + 6H{2}O.
Light, yellow, odorless, somewhat efflorescent, radioactive
crystals, having a bitter astringent taste. Freely soluble in water
(1:1.2); also soluble in alcohol or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Has been used, without adequate justification,
in the treatment of diabetes and cancer. Solutions
are poisonous and produce glucosuria when injected subcutaneously,
even in small doses.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.), best administered
in simple solutions. Use with caution.
=Uva Ursi (Uva Ursi), Uva Ursi, U.S.P.= (Bearberry).--Leaves.
ACTION AND USES: Mild and slightly antiseptic diuretic
used especially in vesical catarrh. Less effective than santal
oil.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Uvae Ursi (Fldext. Uvae Ursi), Fluidextract of Uva Ursi,
U.S.P._--Uva ursi (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Valeriana (Valer.), Valerian, U.S.P.=--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Used as "antispasmodic" and "nerve
sedative" in hysteria and other nervous excitations. Its
influence is largely psychic, owing to its strong, persistent
odor.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Valerianae (Fldext. Valer.), Fluidextract of Valerian,
N.F._--Valerian (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
_Tinctura Valerianae (Tr. Valer.), Tincture of Valerian,
U.S.P._--Valerian (20%), in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content
about 69 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Valerianae Ammoniata (Tr. Valer. Ammon.), Ammoniated Tincture
of Valerian, U.S.P._--Valerian (20%) in aromatic spirit of ammonia.
Absolute alcohol content about 64 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=Vanilla (Vanilla), Vanilla, N.F.= (Vanilla Bean).--Cured fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Flavoring.
_Tinctura Vanillae (Tr. Vanill.), Tincture of Vanilla, N.F._--Vanilla,
sugar and diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
=Vanillinum (Vanillin.), Vanillin, U.S.P.=--The odorous principle of
vanilla, sometimes prepared synthetically.
Fine, white or nearly white, crystalline needles having the odor
and taste of vanilla. Soluble in water (1:100) and freely soluble
in alcohol or glycerin.
ACTION AND USES: Used only as a flavoring.
DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Vanillini Compositum (Elix. Vanil. Co.), Compound Elixir of
Vanillin, N.F._--Compound spirit of vanillin (2%), alcohol, glycerin,
syrup, tincture of caramel and water. Absolute alcohol content about 8
per cent.
_Spiritus Vanillini Compositus (Sp. Vanil. Co.), Compound Spirit of
Vanillin, N.F._--Vanillin, oil of orange, oil of cardamom, oil of
cinnamon and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
=Veratrina (Veratrin.), Veratrine, U.S.P.= (Veratria).--A mixture of
alkaloids from sabadilla seeds.
White or nearly white, odorless powder, intensely irritating to the
nasal mucous membrane. Very slightly soluble in water (1:1760) and
freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.8).
ACTION AND USES: In its action on peripheral nerve endings,
it is said to resemble aconite, but has no material
advantage over the latter. Has been applied (in an ointment)
as analgesic in neuralgia. It is highly toxic, and
caution should be observed in its use, especially where the
skin is broken.
_Oleatum Veratrinae (Oleat. Veratrin.), Oleate of Veratrine,
N.F._--Veratrine (2%) in oleic acid and olive oil.
_Unguentum Veratrinae (Ung. Veratrin.), Veratrine Ointment,
N.F._--Veratrine (4%) in expressed oil of almond and benzoinated lard.
=Veratrum Viride (Verat. Vir.), Veratrum Viride, U.S.P.= (Green
Hellebore, American Hellebore).--Rhizome and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Slows the heart and lowers blood pressure.
The tincture has been recommended especially in
eclampsia, but is now little used.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Veratri Viridis (Fldext. Verat. Vir.), Fluidextract of
Veratrum Viride, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Green Hellebore).--Veratrum
viride (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Veratri Viridis (Tr. Verat. Vir.), Tincture of Veratrum
Viride, U.S.P._--Veratrum viride (10%). Absolute alcohol content about
91 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.)
=Verbasci Flores (Verbasc. Flor.), Mullein Flowers, N.F.=--Corollas with
stamens.
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent, without advantage over
acacia, elm, etc.
DOSAGE: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (N.F.).
=Verbasci Folia (Verbasc. Fol.), Mullein Leaves, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Same as those of the flowers.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Verbasci Foliae_ [should be _Foliorum_] _(Fldext.
Verbasc. Fol.), Fluidextract of Mullein Leaves, N.F._--Mullein leaves
(100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Verbena (Verben.), Verbena, N.F.= (Blue Vervain).--Plant deprived of
its root.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete; said to be tonic, emetic,
expectorant and diaphoretic.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Verbenae (Fldext. Verben.), Fluidextract of Verbena,
N.F._--Verbena (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Viburnum Opulus (Viburn. Opul.), Viburnum Opulus, N.F.= (Crampbark,
High Bush Cranberry Bark).
ACTION AND USES: Slightly bitter; practically inert; was
recommended as tonic, antispasmodic and alterative. The
market supply is said to have been spurious for many years,
consisting of mountain maple (_Acer spicatum_).
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Elixir Viburni Opuli Compositum (Elix. Viburn. Opul. Co.), Compound
Elixir of Viburnum Opulus, N.F._ (Compound Elixir of
Crampbark).--Fluidextract of viburnum opulus (7.5%), fluidextract of
trillium (15%), fluidextract of aletris (7.5%) and compound elixir of
taraxacum. Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.
USES: An inefficient mixture sold for use in "female
weakness."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).