Pulvis Gm. in 100. 15. 30. Antimonialis (James') . calc. phos. 67; antimon. oxide 33. sugar of milk 80. 35. In bo grains. Pulv. Morphinæ Compositus . . camphor 10; morphine (Tulley's Powder) sulph. I. calcium carb., precip.; glycyrrhiza p., each 20. For 12 pow.; in each, grains. Effervescens Compositus . (Seidlitz Powder) potassium and sodium tartrate 93 Gm. 120 Many methods are in use for the purpose of disguising the taste of disagreeable remedies in the powder form. Of these the most elegant and effective method is that of enclosing the powder in a cachet or wafer. Originally wafers were made of starch-paste in thin sheets; a piece about 0.5 dcm. (2 inches) square, immersed in water for a minute, being placed in a spoon, the powder poured into it, and then enwrapped by folding up the edges and swallowed with a little water. The cachets or "konseals" are wafer-disks consisting of two concentric halves, one of which is filled with the powder, and the other half attached by moistening the edge and pressing the edges together by means of various devices. These cachets are of three sizes, the largest holding 5 grains (0.3) Quinine Sulphate. After one minute's immersion in water they can be swallowed without any effort. Pulvis Unofficial Powders of the N. F. ACACLE COMPOSITUS (Pulvis Gummosus, Ph. Ger.). ACETANILIDI COMPOSITUS.-Containing 50 per cent. Acetan Pulvis ilid, 2 per cent. Caffeine, with Tartaric Acid and Sodium Bicarbonate. ALOES ET CANELLÆ (Hiera Picra). AMYGDALE COMPOSITUS (Almonds Comp.)-A mixture of Sweet Almond, Sugar, and Acacia, in fine powder; 180 grains (10 Gm.), triturated with Water, yield about 4 fluidounces (119 Cc.) of Emulsum Amygdala. ANTICATARRHALIS (Catarrh Snuff.)-Hydrochlorate of Mor- CATECHU COMPOSITUS (Compound Powder of Catechu, Ph. Br.). CRETE AROMATICUS.-A mixture of Cinnamon, Saffron, Nut- HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI MITIS ET JALAPE (Calomel and Jalap).--A mixture of Mild Chloride of Mercury, 10 grains (0.6), and Jalap, 20 grains (1.3). When "Calomel and Jalap” is prescribed for an adult, without any specification of quantities, the N. F. recommends that the above mixture be dispensed as one dose. IODOFORMI COMPOSITUS (Iodoform and Naphthalin).—A mixture of Iodoform, 2 parts; Boric Acid, 3 parts; Naphthalin, 5 parts; with Oil of Bergamot, in fine powder. This powder is used in many cases where a diluted preparation of Iodoform, for external purposes, is desired. The odor is masked both by the Oil of Bergamot and by the Naphthalin. KINO COMPOSITUS.-A mixture of Kino and Cinnamon, with 1 PANCREATICUS COMPOSITUS (Peptonizing Powder).—A mixture PEPSINI COMPOSITUS (Pulvis Digestivus).-A mixture of Pepsin, Pancreatin, Diastase, Lactic and Hydrochloric Acids, with Milk Sugar to represent the gastric juice. Pulvis RHEI ET MAGNESIÆ ANISATUS (Compound Anise Powder.)— A mixture of Rhubarb, Heavy Magnesia, and Oil of Anise. TALCI SALICYLICUS (Salicylated Powder of Talcum).—A mixture of Talcum with 3 per cent. Salicylic Acid and 10 per cent. Boric Acid, in fine powder. Powders are usually directed to be divided into papers (chartula); thus, for example, a formula for a prescription would be- Misce cum trituratione et in chartulis No. x. divide. Encapsuling powders by filling them in gelatin capsules is a very convenient and elegant form of administration. No mixture. which is desired to be given in the form of powder, however, should be made into a mass for facilitating the encapsuling processa custom too frequently adopted. Many substances, especially Bismuth Subnitrate and Calomel, become exceedingly hard and quite insoluble when made into a mass. No dispenser should assume the prerogative of changing the form of medication prescribed. SALES EFFERVESCENTES-EFFERVESCENT SALTS. These are granulated mixtures of Salts with Sugar and Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid, which decompose when the Salt is dissolved in Water and furnish agreeable aërated draughts. The following are official, the strength indicated being that contained in 90 grains (6 Gm.), a heaped teaspoonful being the ordinary dose, dissolved in about 6 fluidounces (180 Cc.) of water: Effervescent Salts (Granular), N. F. The strength given for these is the quantity contained in 90 grains (6 Gm.), which represents about the quantity of these Salts contained in a heaped teaspoonful of ordinary size, the average dose. FERRI ET QUININÆ CITRAS EFFERVESCENS, I grain (0.06) Citrate of Iron and Quinine. FERRI PHOSPHAS EFFERVESCENS, 2 grains (0.12) Phosphate of Iron POTASSII BROMIDUM EFFERVESCENS, 20 grains (1.3) Potassium Bromide. POTASSII BROMIDUM CUM CAFFEINA, 10 grains (0.6) Potassium Bromide and I grain (0.06) Caffeine. SAL CAROLINUS FACTITIUS EFFERVESCENS (Effervescent Carlsbad Salt, artificial).—A solution of about 87 grains (5.5) in 6 fluidounces (178 Cc.) of Water represents an equal volume of Carlsbad Water (Sprudel). SAL KISSINGENSIS FACTITIUS Effervescens (Effervescent Kissingen Salt, artificial).—A solution of about 80 grains (5 Gm.) in 6 fluidounces (178 Cc.) represents an equal volume of Kissingen Water (Rakoczy). SAL VICHYANUS FACTITIUS EFFERVESCENS (Effervescent Vichy Salt, artificial).—A solution of about 57 grains (4 Gm.) in 6 fluidounces (178 Cc.) of Water represents an equal volume of Vichy Water (Grand Grille). Salts (Non-effervescent). SAL CAROLINUS FACTITIUS. In two forms, Dry (Ph. Ger.) and Crystalline. A solution of about 16 grains (1 Gm.) of the Dry (27 grains (1.8) of the Crystalline) in 6 fluidounces (178 Cc.) of Water represents an equal volume of Carlsbad Water (Sprudel). SAL KISSINGENSIS FACTITIUS.-A solution of about 24 grains (1.5) in 6 fluidounces (178 Cc.) of Water represents an equal volume of Kissingen Water (Rakoczy). SAL VICHYANUS FACTITIUS.-A solution of about 14 grains (1 Gm.) in 7 fluidounces (207 Cc.) of Water represents an equal volume of Vichy Water (Grand Grille). CONFECTIONES-CONFECTIONS. Confections may be defined as flavored masses wherein the adhesive substance is Sugar in large proportions, serving as a vehicle for masking the taste of the drug. Confections, when made by beating a fresh drug, first reduced to pulp with sugar until of the proper consistence, are termed conserves. When made from powders or extracts they are called electuaries. IO. Confectio Sennæ . cassia fistula 16, fig 12, tamarind (Electuar. Sennæ) prune 7, sugar 55, water to 100. The Confection of Senna is a very agreeable laxative, especially adapted for constipation in women and children. It is exceedingly agreeable to the taste. TROCHISCI-TROCHES. Troches, or lozenges, are confections made into various forms and then dried. The vehicle or excipient consists of Powdered Gum Tragacanth or Sugar with flavoring-in some cases orange flower water, in others tolu, nutmeg, vanilla, etc. The active ingredients are mixed with the diluent or vehicle and made into a plastic mass with the particular excipient, Water or Syrup. The mass is rolled out to the requisite thickness, and the disks formed by cutting through it with a punch or troche-cutter. The troches are then dried by exposure. The size and weight of the troche are regulated by the thickness of the mass and the diameter of the cutter. The 15 official Troches vary in weight from Gm. 0.5 to 1.5. |