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

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol (1:18).

Action and Uses: Used internally as a stimulating antiseptic, expectorant and against subacute gonorrhea. Of doubtful value.

Dosage: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).

*Oleum Eucalypti (Ol. Eucalypt.), Oil of Eucalyptus, U.S.P. (Eucalyptus Oil).—A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Largely used especially for inhalation in the form of vapor or oily sprays (about 10%) as antiseptic and deodorant, for subacute and chronic inflammations of the respiratory mucosae.

Oleum Foeniculi (Ol. Foenic.), Oil of Fennel, U.S.P. (Fennel Oil).—A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Aromatic carminative frequently employed with purgative medicines to prevent griping.

Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.).