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

Tinctura Moschi (Tr. Mosch.), Tincture of Musk, U.S.P.—Musk (5%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 48 per cent.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).

MUCILAGINES, MUCILAGES.—Aqueous solutions of gums or the mucilaginous principles of vegetable substances. For the various mucilages, see under the names of the respective drugs.

MULLAE, MULLS.—Ointments of high fusing points spread on soft muslin or “mull.” For the various mulls, see under the names of the respective active constituents.

Myrica (Myrica), Bayberry Bark, N.F.—Bark of the root.

Action and Uses: Formerly recommended as digestive, nutritive and nervous stimulant. No scientific indications for its use.

Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).

Pulvis Myricae Compositus (Pulv. Myric. Co.), Compound Powder of Bayberry, N.F. (Composition Powder).—Bayberry bark (60%), Jamaica ginger (30%), capsicum and clove.

Uses: An obsolete carminative.

Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).