A solution of chloretone, camphor, menthol and oil of cinnamon in liquid petrolatum.
Actions and Uses.—An anodyne, antiseptic, and emolient solution for use by inhalation as a very fine spray or nebula. Manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich.
CITARIN.
Citarin,
, the normal sodium salt of anhydromethylene-citric acid.
Actions and Uses.—This is one of the compounds which it is claimed increase the elimination of uric acid by forming very soluble compounds with that substance. It has been recommended for gout and chronic rheumatism. Dosage.—1 to 2 grammes (15 to 30 grains), largely diluted with water. Manufactured by Farbenfabriken, vorm. Friedr. Bayer & Co., Elberfeld, Germany (Continental Color & Chemical Co., New York).
CREOSOTAL.
A mixture of carbonic acid esters, analogous to guaiacol carbonate, prepared from creosote.
Actions and Uses.—Creosotal has the same action as creosote, but is claimed to be non-toxic and devoid of irritant properties. It is recommended as a substitute for creosote for internal exhibition in tuberculosis, pneumonia, and as an intestinal antiseptic. Dosage.—From 0·3 to 2·0 grammes (5 to 30 grains) for children, to 1 to 4 grammes (15 to 60 grains) for adults in milk, coffee, wine, cod-liver oil or emulsion. Externally it may be applied undiluted. Manufactured by Farbenfabriken, vorm. Friedr. Bayer & Co., Elberfeld, Germany (Continental Color & Chemical Co., New York). Fabrik von Heyden, Radebeul, near Dresden.