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

Tinctura Pectoralis (Tr. Pectoral.), Pectoral Tincture, N.F. (Guttae Pectorales, Pectoral Drops, Bateman’s Pectoral Drops).—Opium (0.4%), gambir (about 0.3%), camphor (0.4%), with oil of anise and caramel in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 50 per cent.

Dosage: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).

Ovi Albumen Recens (Ovi Album.), Fresh Egg Albumen, N.F.

Action and Uses: Used in pharmacy.

Ovi Vitellum Recens (Ovi Vitel.), Fresh Egg Yolk, N.F.

Action and Uses: Emulsifying agent.

Glyceritum Vitelli (Glycer. Vitell.), Glycerite of Egg Yolk, N.F. (Glyconin).—Fresh yolk of egg and glycerin.

Ovum Gallinaceum (Ovum Gallin.), Fresh Egg, N.F.

Action and Uses: Used in pharmaceutical preparations.