Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
*Trinitrophenol (Trinitrophen.), Trinitrophenol, U.S.P. (Picric Acid).
Pale yellow, odorless crystals, having an intensely bitter taste, and exploding when heated rapidly and when subjected to percussion. Trinitrophenol stains the skin an intense, permanent yellow. Soluble in water (1:78), and in alcohol (1:12).
Action and Uses: For the dressing of burns. Internally is highly toxic, producing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and stains the skin and mucous membranes a yellow color, simulating jaundice.
Dosage: Externally as saturated watery solution or as ointment.
Triticum (Tritic.), Triticum, U.S.P. (Couch Grass, Dog Grass).—Rhizome and roots.
Action and Uses: Formerly exploited as a diuretic in cystitis and irritable bladder. Now seldom employed.
Dosage: 8 Gm. or 2 drachms (U.S.P.).
Fluidextractum Tritici (Fldext. Tritic.), Fluidextract of Triticum, U.S.P. (Fluidextract of Couch Grass).—Triticum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 15 per cent.
Dosage: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).