Dosage: 250 Cc. or 8 fluidounces (N.F.).
Bromoformum (Bromof.), Bromoform, U.S.P.—CHBr3.
A heavy, clear, colorless liquid, with an ethereal odor and a sweet taste resembling that of chloroform. Slightly soluble in water and miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether or fixed or volatile oils.
Action and Uses: Has been recommended as a sedative in the treatment of whooping-cough. Opinions differ as to its value.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), preferably dissolved in almond oil or dropped on sugar. Bromoform is too dense to be dispensed safely with aqueous vehicles.
Bromum (Bromum), Bromine, N.F.—Br.
Heavy, dark, brownish-red, volatile liquid, with a suffocating odor resembling that of chlorine. Soluble in water (1:90) and freely soluble in alcohol or ether.
Action and Uses: Violent irritant; seldom used in medicine.
Liquor Bromi (Liq. Brom.), Solution of Bromine, N.F., (Smith’s Solution of Bromine).—Bromine (8.3%), potassium bromide and water.