Actions and Uses.—From its composition it appears to be well adapted to use in chronic cough from bronchitis, etc. Dosage.—4 to 12 c.c. (1 to 3 fluidrachms). Prepared by Schieffelin & Co., New York.
ELIXIR SAW PALMETTO.
An elixir of saw palmetto berries, sandal wood and cornsilk.
Actions and Uses.—The constituents of this preparation are credited with diuretic properties and believed to be sedative to the genito-urinary tract and to exert a curative action on the inflamed mucous membrane, especially in chronic cases. Dosage.—4 to 16 c.c. (1 to 4 fluidrachms) three times a day. Prepared by Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich.
EMPYROFORM.
A condensation product of birch tar and formaldehyde.
Actions and Uses.—Empyroform is an antipruritic, sedative and desiccant. It is said to be superior to tar and free from irritant or toxic effects. It is claimed to be useful in all stages of eczema, psoriasis, lichen, urticaria, prurigo, pityriasis, etc. Dosage.—It is applied as a 5 to 10 per cent. ointment, 10 to 20 per cent. zinc paste, 10 to 20 per cent. tincture, and 37·5 per cent. suspension. Manufactured by Chemische Fabrik auf Actien, vorm. E. Schering Berlin (Schering & Glatz, New York).
EPICARIN.
Epicarin, C6H3(OH)(COOH) (CH2C10H6OH) 2:3:1 = C18H14O4, β-naphthol-hydroxy-toluic acid.
Actions and Uses.—Epicarin is a non-poisonous antiseptic and parasiticide. Administered internally, it is excreted mostly undecomposed. It has been found useful in the treatment of skin-diseases, particularly scabies, tinea tonsurans, prurigo and certain forms of eczema. Dosage.—It is used externally only in the form of 5 to 20 per cent. ointment, with petrolatum or wool fat (lanolin) as base, or in the form of oily or alcoholic solutions (10 per cent.). Manufactured by Farbenfabriken, vorm. Friedr. Bayer & Co., Elberfeld, Germany (Continental Color and Chemical Co., New York).