Elixir Active Drug in 1 Fluidrachm. 4 Cc. STILLINGIE COMPOSITUM.- Compound Fluid Extract of Stillingia, N. F. . Grains. Gm. 15 TURNERE (Damiana).—Turnera Aphrodisiaca. 10 lus, Aletris Farinosa, each Trillium (Beth Root) VIBURNI PRUNIFOLII (Black Haw) ZINCI VALERIANATIS.—Zinc Valerianate I. 0.6 5 0.3 ΙΟ 0.6 7호 0.5 I 0.06 CORDIALE RUBI FRUCTUS (Blackberry Cordial).—An aromatic Syrup of Blackberry Juice, used as a mild astringent in bowel complaints. SUCCUS LIMONIS CUM PEPSINO (Lime Juice and Pepsin).—Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) represents 2 grains (0.12) of Pepsin. GLYCERITA-GLYCERITES. The Glycerites, or "Glyceroles," are solutions of substances in Glycerin. They are made either by direct solution, by heat, or by extraction of a drug, as in Hydrastis; one is made by chemical reaction -i. e. Boroglycerin. There are six official, comprising those used externally either alone or as additions to washes, gargles, injections, etc. : The following are used chiefly as pharmacal agents; the Glycerite of Starch as an excipient for Pill-masses; and the Glycerite of Egg-yolk as an emulsifying agent: Glyceritum Amyli Vitelli water 10, starch IO. . fresh egg-yolk 45. The Glycerite of Starch is sometimes used externally, and is known as Glycerin Ointment, also as "plasma.” The Glycerite of Egg-yolk, also known as "glyconin," has been used as an application to sore nipples. Unofficial Glycerites of the National Formulary. Glyceritum PEPSINI (Glycerole of Pepsin).-Each 4 Cc. (fluidrachm) repre- PICIS LIQUIDE (Tar).—Containing about 0.3 (5 grains) of Tar. MUCILAGINES-MUCILAGES. The Mucilages are prepared by extracting a mucilaginous drug with Water or dissolving a Gum in Water. The Mucilages are chiefly employed as vehicles in Mixtures to aid in suspending insoluble substances; as excipients in Pills and Troches; and as emulsifying agents. They are sometimes used for their demulcent effect. THE LIQUID MIXTURES-INTERNAL. MISTURE-MIXTURES. THE official Mixtures are liquid preparations, for internal use, of medicinal substances dissolved or suspended in Water containing sugar, gum, or glycerin. They should be prepared extemporaneously. The term Mixture is also applied to any combination of substances that cannot be otherwise classified. There are four official mixtures: Mistura Creta (Chalk Mixture) Gms. in 100 Cc. 20. comp. chalk powder cinnamon water 40; water, to 100. Ferri Comp. (Griffith's Mixt.) . . . myrrh, sugar, each 1.8 triturate with gradual addition of rose water ferrous sulphate, 0.6; spir. lavend., 6; rose water, to 100. 70. Mistura Glycyrrhizæ Comp. (Brown Mixture) Rhei et Soda . Mistura 100. tinct. opium. camph. syrup 5; mucilage acacia 10; water, to . sodium bicarbonate fl. exts. ipecac 0.3, rhubarb spirit peppermint 3.5; glycerin 35.; water, to Unofficial Mixtures of the National Formulary. ACACIA (Mistura Gummosa, Ph. Ger.).—Acacia, pulv., Sugar, in Water. Should be freshly made when wanted for use. ADSTRINGENS ET ESCHAROTICA (Villate's Solution).—Solu- AMMONII CHLORIDI (Mistura Solvens Simplex).—Ammonium Mistura (or Mixtura) Solvens Stibiata is prepared by dissolving 0.3 Antimony and Potassium Tartrate in 1000 Cc. of Mistura Ammonii Chloridi. CAMPHORE ACIDA (Mistura Antidysenterica; Hope's Mixture).-Nitric Acid 120 mins. (8 Cc.); Tinct. Opium 80 mins. (5 Cc.); in Camphor Water 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). CAMPHORE AROMATICA (Parrish's Camphor Mixture).—Tinct. Lavender Comp. 4 fluidounces (120 Cc.); Sugar 240 grains (15.); in Camphor Water 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). CARMINATIVA (Dalby's Carminative).—Magnes. Carb. I troy ounce (30.); Potass. Carb. 20 grains (1.3); Tinct. Opium 180 mins. (12 Cc.); Oils of Caraway, Fennel, Peppermint, each, 4 drops (0.1); Syrup 2 fluidounces (75 Cc.); in 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). Each fluidounce (30 Cc.) represents about I grain of Opium (0.06). CHLORALIS ET POTASSII BROMIDI COMPOSITA (Mixture of Chloral and Bromide).-Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) contains 15 grains (1.), each, of Chloral and Potassium Bromide, Mistura and grain (0.008), each, of Exts. Indian Cannabis and Hyoscyamus. CHLOROFORMI ET CANNABIS INDICE COMPOSITA (Chloroform Anodyne). Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) represents 7 minims (0.5 Cc.), each, of Chloroform and Tinct. Indian Cannabis; 3 minims (0.25 Cc.) Tinct. Capsicum; and about grain (0.01) of Morphine Sulph. CONTRA DIARRHOEAM (Cholera Mixture).-Tinctures of Opium, Capsicum, Rhubarb, and Spirits of Camphor and Peppermint, each, equal volumes. The above formula appears to be that in most general use, also known under the name of "Sun Mixture." Of other similar preparations in more or less general use, the following may be mentioned here: 2. Loomis' Diarrhea Mixture.-Tincture Opium, fluidounce (15 Cc.); Tincture Rhubarb, fluidounce (15 Cc.); Tincture Catechu Comp., I fluidounce (30 Cc.); Oil of Sassafras, 20 minims (1.3 Cc.); Tincture Lavender Comp., to make 4 fluidounces (120 Cc.). 3. Squibb's Diarrhea Mixture.-Tincture Opium, 1 fluidounce (30 Cc.); Tincture Capsicum, I fluidounce (30 Cc.); Spirit of Camphor, I fluidounce (30 Cc.); Purif. Chloroform, 180 minims (12 Cc.); Alcohol, enough to make 5 fluidounces (150 Cc.). 4. Thielemann's Mixture (Mixt. Thielemanni, Ph. Suec.).— Wine Opium, I fluidounce (30 Cc.); Tinct. Valerian, 1 fluidounces (45 Cc.); Ether, fluidounce (15 Cc.); Oil Peppermint, 60 minims (4 Cc.); Fl. Ex. Ipecac, 15 minims (1 Cc.); Alcohol, to make 4 fluidounces (120 Cc.). 5. Velpeau's Diarrhea Mixture.-Tincture Opium, Tincture Catechu Comp., Spirit Camphor, of each, equai volumes. COPAIBE COMPOSITA- 1. Lafayette Mixture.-Copaiba, 2 fluidounces (60 Cc.); Tinct. Lavender Comp., 2 fluidounces (60 Cc.); Solution Potassa,fluidounce (15 Cc.); Spirit Nitr. Ether, 2 fluidounces (60 Cc.); Syrup, 5 fluidounces (150 Cc.); Mucilage Dextrin, to make 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). This mixture. should be well agitated when used. Each fluidrachm contains 7 minims of Copaiba. 2. Chapman's Mixture.-Copaiba, 4 fluidounces (125 Cc.); Mistura Tinct. Lav. Comp., 240 minims (15.5 Cc.); Tincture Opium, EXPECTORANS, STOKES (Stokes' Expectorant).—Ammonium Cc.); Fl. Ext. Squill, fluidounce (15 Cc.); Tinct. Opium, Camph., 2 fluidounces (80 Cc.); Water, 1 fluidounces (45 Cc.); Syrup Tolu, to make 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). GUAIACI (Guaiac Mixture, Ph. Br.).—Resin Guaiac, Sugar, each, 190 grains (12.5); Acacia Powder, 100 grains (7.); Cinnamon Water, 16 fluidounces (450 Cc.). To be well agitated when used. MAGNESIÆ ET ASAFŒTIDE (U. S. P. 1880.).-Dewees' Carmina- OLEI BALSAMICA (Balsamum Vita Hoffmanni, Ph. Ger.).— OLEI PICIS (Tar Mixture).-A mixture of Oil of Tar, fluid ounce (15 Cc.); Chloroform, 75 minims (5 Cc.); Oil of Pep- SPLENETICA (Spleen Mixture; Gadberry's Mixture).-Iron |