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

*Morphinae Sulphas (Morph. Sulph.), Morphine Sulphate, U.S.P.

White, odorless crystals or masses. Soluble in water (1:15.2) and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:565).

Action and Uses: See Morphina.

Dosage: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).

Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus cum Morphina (Syr. Pin. Strob. c. Morph.), Compound Syrup of White Pine with Morphine, N.F. (Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus, N.F. III).—Morphine sulphate (0.04%) in compound syrup of white pine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.

Uses: Objectionable expectorant mixture containing morphine.

Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).

Moschus (Mosch.), Musk, U.S.P. (Tonquin Musk, Deer Musk).—A dried animal secretion.

Action and Uses: Antiquated analeptic.

Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).