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

Nebula Thymolis (Nebul. Thymol.), Thymol Spray, N.F.—Thymol (1%) in light liquid petrolatum.

*Thymolis Iodidum (Thymol. Iod.), Thymol Iodide, U.S.P. (Aristol).—Chiefly dithymol-diiodide. Should contain not less than 43 per cent. of iodine.

A reddish-brown or reddish-yellow, bulky powder, with a very slight aromatic odor. Insoluble in water or glycerin; only slightly soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Antiseptic; used chiefly as a dusting powder. Less efficient than iodoform.

Thymus (Thymus), Thyme, N.F.—Tops.

Action and Uses: Aromatic and rubefacient; without advantage over camphor.

Dosage: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).

Fluidextractum Thymi (Fldext. Thym.), Fluidextract of Thyme, N.F.—Thyme (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.

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

*Thyroideum Siccum (Thyroid. Sicc.), Dried Thyroids, U.S.P. (Glandulae Thyroideae Siccae, U.S.P., VIII, Desiccated Thyroid Glands).—The thyroid glands of animals which are used for food by man, freed from connective tissue and fat, dried and powdered. Should contain about 0.2 per cent. of iodine.