Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms.
*Calx Chlorinata (Calx Chlorin.), Chlorinated Lime, U.S.P. (“Chloride of Lime”).—A compound of calcium chloride and hypochlorite containing not less than 30 per cent. of available chlorine.
A white or grayish-white powder having a chlorine-like odor and a repulsive saline taste. Partially soluble in water or alcohol. Decomposed by acids with liberation of chlorine.
Action and Uses: Disinfectant, especially for excreta. Should be used liberally and left in contact for at least one hour. Widely used for treating contaminated drinking water.
Cambogia (Cambog.), Gamboge, U.S.P. (Pipe Gamboge).—A gum resin.
Odorless, grayish-orange-brown pieces or bright yellow powder, with a very acrid taste. Not less than 65 per cent. soluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: A powerful irritant hydragogue cathartic; not often employed alone. Usually administered in combination with other drugs.
Dosage: 0.125 Gm. or 2 grains (U.S.P.), in pills.
*Camphora (Camph.), Camphor, U.S.P.—A volatile solid obtained from the camphor tree.
Tough, white, translucent masses with a pungent odor and taste. Slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether and fixed or volatile oils.