Tinctura Lobeliae (Tr. Lobel.), Tincture of Lobelia, U.S.P. (Lobeliae Tinctura, P.I.).—Lobelia (10%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
LOTIONES, LOTIONS (Washes).—Liquid mixtures, usually of solid medicinal substances suspended in water for external use.
For the various official lotions see under the names of the respective principal ingredients. For Lotio Ammoniacalis Camphorata, see under Ammonia; for Lotio Flava, under Hydrargyri Oxidum Flavum; for Lotio Nigra, under Hydrargyri Chloridum Mite; for Lotio Plumbi et Opii, under Plumbi Acetas.
Lupulinum (Lupul.), Lupulin, N.F.—Glandular powder separated from hops.
Action and Uses: Bitter tonic without material advantage over gentian. Reputed hypnotic and anaphrodisiac effects probably attributable to the alcohol in which it is commonly dissolved.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).
Fluidextractum Lupulini (Fldext. Lupul.), Fluidextract of Lupulin, N.F.—Lupulin (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.
Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
Oleoresina Lupulini (Oleores. Lupul.), Oleoresin of Lupulin, N.F.—The ether extract of lupulin.