Morphina (Morphina), Morphine, U.S.P.—An alkaloid obtained from opium.
Colorless or white, odorless crystals or powder. Very slightly soluble in water (1:3,340) and soluble in alcohol (1:210).
Action and Uses: Central analgesic, hypnotic and respiratory sedative and depressant; also constipative. Is only slightly depressant to the circulation. Eliminated mainly through the bowels. Should not be used to control cough if this is associated with marked expectoration. Its habit-forming power should be constantly remembered.
Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
*Morphinae Hydrochloridum (Morph. Hydrochl.), Morphine Hydrochloride, U.S.P. (Morphine Chloride).
White, odorless needles, masses or powder. Soluble in water (1:17.5) and in alcohol (1:52).
Action and Uses: See Morphina.
Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).
Syrupus Morphinae et Acaciae (Syr. Morph. et Acac.), Syrup of Morphine and Acacia, N.F. (Syrupus Pectoralis, N.F. III, Jackson’s Pectoral Syrup).—Morphine hydrochloride (0.055%) flavored with oil of sassafras in syrup of acacia.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).