Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary / With Comments

by Albion Walter Hewlett; William August Puckner; Torald Hermann Sollmann; Martin I. Wilbert

Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.). The oleoresin is preferred.

Fluidextractum Cubebae (Fldext. Cubeb.), Fluidextract of Cubeb, N.F.—Cubeb (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.

Dosage: 1 Cc or 15 minims (N.F.).

Oleoresina Cubebae (Oleores. Cubeb.), Oleoresin of Cubeb, U.S.P.

Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).

Tinctura Cubebae (Tr. Cubeb.), Tincture of Cubeb, N.F.—Cubeb (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).

Trochisci Cubebae (Troch. Cubeb.), Troches of Cubeb, U.S.P.—Each troche contains oleoresin of cubeb (0.02 Gm.) with oil of sassafras, extract of glycyrrhiza and acacia, flavored with syrup of tolu.

*Cupri Sulphas (Cupr. Sulph.), Copper Sulphate, U.S.P. (Cupric Sulphate).—CuSO₄ + 5H₂O.

Blue, odorless crystals or powder with a metallic taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.5), and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:500).