Lauded by Unna as an ideal water-soluble vehicle for the application of dermics. Forms a smooth, homogeneous covering without any tendency to stickiness. Does not stain the skin or the linen. Readily takes up 50% ichthyol, 40% salicylic acid, resorcin, or pyrogallol, 5% carbolic acid, and 1% mercuric chloride. Keeps insoluble drugs well suspended.
Gelseminine (Alkaloid) Merck.—C.P.
White microscopic cryst.—Sol. in alcohol, ether, chloroform.—(The hydrochlorate and sulphate are sol. in water.)—Antineuralgic, Antispasmodic.—Uses: Neuralgia, rheumatism, dysmenorrhea, etc.; also antidote to strychnine.—Dose: 1/120—1/30 grn.—Max. D.: 1/30 grn. single, 1/5 grn. daily.—Antidotes: Emetics early, atropine, strophanthin, artificial respiration, external stimulation.
(The salts of Gelseminine are not described because used substantially as the above.)
Gelsemium—U.S.P.
Yellow Jasmine.—Preparations: F.E. (D., 2—5 min.), Tr. (D., 10—30 min.).—See also, Gelseminine.
Gentian—U.S.P.
Dose: 10—30 grn.—Preparations: Ext. (D., 2—6 grn.); F.E. (D., 10—30 min.); Comp. Tr. (D., 1—2 drams).
Geranium—U.S.P.
Cranesbill.—Dose: 30—60 grn.—Preparation: F.E. (1:1).