A bromine addition product of sesame oil, containing 10 per cent. of
bromine in organic combination.
Actions and Uses.—Bromipin acts like the bromides, but as it yields its
bromine more slowly it is thought to have less tendency to produce
brominism. The combination is not broken up in the stomach, but a
portion of the bromine is split off as soon as the oil enters the
intestine. The oil with the remaining bromine is easily absorbed, and,
similarly to other fats, is largely deposited in the tissues, where it
is slowly split up. It is said to be more lasting in its action than the
bromides. Dosage.—4 c.c. (1 fluidrachm), increased in cases of epilepsy
to from 8 to 32 c.c. (2 to 8 fluidrachms); in emulsion with peppermint
water and syrup, or pure, flavored with oil of peppermint. Manufactured
by E. Merck, Darmstadt. (Merck & Co., New York.)