SUPPOSITORIA, SUPPOSITORIES, U.S.P.—Suppositories are solid bodies of various weights and shapes adapted for introduction into the different orifices of the human body and melting readily at body heat.
Suprarenalum Siccum (Supraren. Sicc.), Dried Suprarenals, U.S.P. (Glandulae Suprarenales Siccae, U.S.P., VIII, Desiccated Suprarenal Glands).—The suprarenal glands of animals which are used for food by man, cleaned, dried, freed from fat, and powdered, and containing epinephrine (about 0.5%), the active principle of the suprarenal gland.
A light, yellowish-brown powder, having a slight, characteristic odor. Partially soluble in water.
Action and Uses: The action of dried suprarenals is virtually that of epinephrine, but more variable and less conveniently employed.
Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
SYRUPI, SYRUPS.—Syrups are aqueous solutions of medicinal substances rendered palatable by the addition of sugar. For the official syrups see under the names of the principal ingredients. For Syrupus, see under Saccharum; for Syrupus Bromidorum, under Potassii Bromidum; for Syrupus Ficorum Compositus, under Ficus; for Syrupus Hypophosphitum and Syrupus Hypophosphitum Compositus, under Calcii Hypophosphis; for Syrupus Ipecacuanhae et Opii, under Opium; for Syrupus Phosphatum Compositus, under Acidum Phosphoricum; for Syrupus Phosphatum cum Quinina et Strychnina, under Quininae Hydrochloridum, and for Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus cum Morphina, under Morphinae Sulphas.
Talcum Purificatum (Talc. Purif.), Purified Talc, U.S.P.—A purified native hydrous magnesium silicate, sometimes containing a small amount of aluminum silicate.
A fine white or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder, which adheres to the skin and is slippery to the touch.
Action and Uses: Used as a dusting powder, and as a clarifying agent in pharmacy.