Cantharidin Merck.—C.P., Cryst.
Colorl., cryst. scales; blister the skin.—Sol. in alcohol, ether, chloroform.—Stimulant, Vesicant, Antitubercular.—Uses: In lupus and tuberculosis; also cystitis.—Dose: Teaspoonful of 1:100,000 solut. in 1% alcohol (with still more water added before taking), 3 or 4 t. daily.—Injection is given in form of potassium cantharidate, which see.
Capsicum—U.S.P.
Cayenne Pepper; African Pepper.—Dose: 1—5 grn.—Preparations: F.E. (1:1); Oleores. (D., 1/4—1 grn.); Plaster; Tr. (1:20).
Cardamom—U.S.P.
Dose: 5—15 grn.—Preparations: Tr. (1:10); Comp. Tr. (vehicle).
Carnogen.
Not completely defined.—(Stated: "Combination of medullary glyceride and unalterable fibrin of ox-blood.—Hematinic.—Uses: Chiefly grave or pernicious anemia, and neurasthenia.—Dose: 2—4 fl. drs., in cold water or sherry, 3—4 t. daily; avoid hot fluids!")
Cascara Sagrada—U.S.P.
Preparation: F.E. (D., 15—60 min.)