Tulaselactin is the name given by Behring to a substance that is expected to immunize infants against tuberculosis. (Phar. Centralh., 1907, page 24.)
Tulase (A. J. P., 1906, page 582) is the name given by Behring to his immunizing and curative serum for tuberculosis.
This preparation is said to contain all of the constituents of the Koch bacillus. It occurs as a clear fluid which has the general outward characteristics of thin honey. It may be given subcutaneously, intravenously or by mouth. The mixture of tulase with milk, mentioned above, is the form in which it may be administered to infants.
Tulase is now being used in an experimental way, but Behring himself warns against too much reliance being placed on the curative properties of the substance.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Editor of the American Journal of Pharmacy.
Dear Sir:—I send you herewith the result of the votes of the Committee of Revision upon the first instalment of corrections in the U. S. Pharmacopœia, eighth revision, since the passage of the Food and Drugs Act.
Very truly yours,
Joseph P. Remington,
Chairman.