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

Papaveris Fructus (Papav. Fruct.), Poppy Capsules, N.F.—Fully grown unripe poppy heads.

Action and Uses: Weak and unreliable opiate.

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

Syrupus Papaveris (Syr. Papaver.), Syrup of Poppy, N.F.—Poppy capsules (10%) in syrup.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).

Paracoto (Paracot.), Paracoto, N.F.—Bark of an unidentified tree.

Action and Uses: At one time used in diarrhea. The identity of the drug is uncertain and there is no scientific evidence for its value; hence it is now little used.

Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).

Fluidextractum Paracoto (Fldext. Paracot.), Fluidextract of Paracoto, N.F. (Fluidextractum Coto, N.F. III).—Paracoto (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 75 per cent.

Dosage: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.).