Action and Uses: As a salicylate, inferior to sodium salicylate. Adequate doses would produce the toxic effects of lithium. For the supposed urate-solvent effects of lithium salts, see Lithii Carbonas.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
Elixir Lithii Salicylatis (Elix. Lith. Salicyl.), Elixir of Lithium Salicylate, N.F.—Lithium salicylate (8.5%) in aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
Uses: An objectionable alcoholic salicylic preparation.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Lobelia (Lobel.), Lobelia, U.S.P. (Indian Tobacco).—Leaves and flowering tops.
Action and Uses: Expectorant, nauseant and emetic, resembling nicotine. Has fallen into disuse because of dangerous effects.
Dosage: 0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Lobeliae (Fldext. Lobel.), Fluidextract of Lobelia, U.S.P.—Lobelia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
Dosage: 0.15 Cc. or 2-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).