Ceratum (Cerat.), Cerate, U.S.P. (Simple Cerate).—White wax (30%) and benzoinated lard.
*Cera Flava (Cer. Flav.), Yellow Wax, U.S.P. (Beeswax).
Action and Uses: Used in the making of plasters and of ointments in which the color is not objectionable.
CERATAE, CERATES.—Cerates are solid ointment-like preparations containing wax to prevent them from becoming soft at ordinary room temperature.
Cerevisiae Fermentum Compressum (Cerev. Ferm. Compr.), Compressed Yeast, N.F.—The commercial compressed yeast.
Action and Uses: For use in making fermented milk (Lac Fermentatum), which see under Lac Vaccinum.
Cerii Oxalas (Cerii Oxal.), Cerium Oxalate, U.S.P.—A mixture of the oxalates of cerium, didymium, lanthanum, and other associated elements.
White or pinkish, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water, alcohol and ether.
Action and Uses: Formerly used for the treatment of chronic vomiting but probably without value.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.), in powders, cachets or capsules.