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

A brownish-green or dark green, somewhat viscid liquid, with a peculiar odor and a disagreeable, bitter taste.

Action and Uses: Used in the form of the extract as intestinal antiseptic, cholagogue and laxative.

*Extractum Fellis Bovis (Ext. Fel. Bov.), Extract of Oxgall, U.S.P. (Powdered Extract of Oxgall).—One Gm. of extract represents 8 Gm. of oxgall.

Dosage: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains.

Ferri Acetas, Ferric Acetate.—Fe(C₂H₃O₂)₃.

Liquor Ferri Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. Acet.), Solution of Ferric Acetate, N.F.—Contains anhydrous ferric acetate, Fe(C₂H₃O₂)₃ (about 31%), corresponding to about 7.5 per cent. metallic iron, Fe.

Dosage: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.).

Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis.—See under Ammonii Acetas.

*Ferri Carbonas, Ferrous Carbonate.—FeCO₃.

*Massa Ferri Carbonatis (Mass. Ferr. Carb.), Mass of Ferrous Carbonate, U.S.P. (Vallet’s Mass).—Contains FeCO₃ (35%) with sugar and honey.