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: 0.015 Gm. or 1/4 grain (N.F.).

Fluidextractum Podophylli (Fldext. Podophyll.), Fluidextract of Podophyllum, U.S.P.—Podophyllum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.

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

*Resina Podophylli (Res. Podoph.), Resin of Podophyllum, U.S.P. (Podophyllin).—The resin from podophyllum.

Uses: Slow but effective and rather irritant cathartic.

Dosage: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.).

Populi Gemmae (Pop. Gem.), Balsam Poplar Buds, N.F. (Balm of Gilead Buds).

Action and Uses: Similar to but without advantage over cubeb or turpentine. Used almost exclusively in proprietary medicines and imitations.

Potassae Chlorinata, Chlorinated Potassa.

Liquor Potassae Chlorinatae (Liq. Pot. Chlorinat.), Solution of Chlorinated Potassa, N.F. (Liquor Potassae Chlorate, Javelle Water).—Potassium carbonate (5.8%), chlorinated lime (8%) and water.