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

Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).

Emulsum Olei Ricini (Emul. Ol. Ricin.), Emulsion of Castor Oil, N.F.—Castor oil (35%), with acacia, flavored with tincture of vanilla, in syrup and water.

Uses: Renders castor oil somewhat less disagreeable.

Dosage: 45 Cc. or 1-1/2 fluidounces (N.F.).

Oleum Ricini Aromaticum (Ol. Ricin. Arom.), Aromatic Castor Oil, N.F.—Castor oil flavored with benzosulphinide, oil of cinnamon, oil of clove, vanillin and coumarin.

Uses: A partly successful attempt to render castor oil less disagreeable.

Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).

Oleum Rosmarini (Ol. Rosmar.), Oil of Rosemary, U.S.P. (Rosemary Oil).—A volatile oil.

Nearly insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Aromatic flavor and carminative.