Part 7
_Fluidextractum Euphorbiae Piluliferae (Fldext. Euphorb. Pilul.), Fluidextract of Euphorbia Pilulifera, N.F._--Euphorbia pilulifera (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=EXTRACTA, EXTRACTS= (Solid Extracts).--Soft, solid (pilular extracts) or powdered (powdered extracts) preparations made by evaporating a solution of the soluble ingredients of vegetable or animal drugs at a low temperature. Powdered extracts are often made from the solid extracts by the addition of inert material. The strength of most extracts is four times that of the drug. For the various official extracts see under the names of the respective drugs.
=Farfara (Farfar.), Coltsfoot, N.F.= (Coltsfoot Leaves, Tussilago Leaves).
## ACTION AND USES: Demulcent expectorant; no advantage
over linseed.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm.
=*Fel Bovis (Fel Bovis), Oxgall, U.S.P.=
A brownish-green or dark green, somewhat viscid liquid, with a peculiar odor and a disagreeable, bitter taste.
## ACTION AND USES: Used in the form of the extract as
intestinal antiseptic, cholagogue and laxative.
_*Extractum Fellis Bovis (Ext. Fel. Bov.), Extract of Oxgall, U.S.P._ (Powdered Extract of Oxgall).--One Gm. of extract represents 8 Gm. of oxgall.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains.
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Note:--_The prescribing of iron can be greatly simplified without sacrificing anything of real value, if physicians will confine themselves to the starred preparations._
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=Ferri Acetas, Ferric Acetate.=--Fe(C{2}H{3}O{2}){3}.
_Liquor Ferri Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. Acet.), Solution of Ferric Acetate, N.F._--Contains anhydrous ferric acetate, Fe(C{2}H{3}O{2}){3} (about 31%), corresponding to about 7.5 per cent. metallic iron, Fe.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis._--See under =Ammonii Acetas.=
=*Ferri Carbonas, Ferrous Carbonate.=--FeCO{3}.
_*Massa Ferri Carbonatis (Mass. Ferr. Carb.), Mass of Ferrous Carbonate, U.S.P._ (Vallet's Mass).--Contains FeCO{3} (35%) with sugar and honey.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Mistura Ferri Composita (Mist. Ferr. Co.), Compound Iron Mixture, N.F._ (Griffith's Mixture).--Ferrous carbonate (obtained by decomposing 0.6% ferrous sulphate with potassium carbonate), sugar, myrrh, spirit of lavender and rose water.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_*Pilulae Ferri Carbonatis (Pil. Ferr. Carb.), Pills of Ferrous Carbonate, U.S.P._ (Chalybeate Pills, Blaud's Pills, Ferruginous Pills).--Each pill contains FeCO{3} (0.06 Gm. or 1 grain).
USES: Convenient and effective form of iron.
DOSAGE: 2 pills (U.S.P.).
=Ferri Carbonas Saccharatus (Ferr. Carb. Sacch.), Saccharated Ferrous Carbonate, U.S.P.=--Ferrous carbonate, FeCO{3} (not less than 15%) preserved with sugar.
A greenish-brown, odorless powder, with a taste at first sweetish, afterward ferruginous.
## ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, like other iron salts;
practically non-astringent and non-irritating.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.)
=*Ferri Chloridum (Ferr. Chlor.), Ferric Chloride, U.S.P.= (Iron Perchloride, Sesquichloride of Iron).--Ferric chloride, FeCl{3}, with water of hydration.
Orange-yellow crystalline deliquescent pieces, odorless, and with a strongly styptic taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.2); freely soluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Used in the form of the tincture of
ferric chloride as an astringent, especially as an application to the throat. Also hematinic, but relatively irritant.
_Gossypium Stypticum (Gossyp. Stypt.), Styptic Cotton, N.F._--Purified cotton, impregnated with ferric chloride.
_Liquor Ferri Chloridi (Liq. Ferr. Chlor.), Solution of Ferric Chloride, U.S.P._ (Solution of Iron Perchloride).--FeCl{3} (about 10.5%).
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims.
_*Tinctura Ferri Chloridi (Tr. Ferr. Chlor.), Tincture of Ferric Chloride, U.S.P._--Ferric chloride (about 13%) corresponding to not less than 4.48 per cent. of iron, Fe. Made by diluting a solution of ferric chloride (35%) with alcohol. Absolute alcoholic content about 63 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Ferri Chloridi Aetherea (Tr. Ferr. Chlor. Aeth.), Ethereal Tincture of Ferric Chloride, N.F._ (Bestuscheff's Tincture, Lamotte's Drops).--Solution of ferric chloride (6%) and ether (25%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 65 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Citras, Ferric Citrate=
_Liquor Ferri Citratis (Liq. Ferr. Cit.), Solution of Ferric Citrate, N.F._--Contains ferric citrate corresponding to not less than 7.25 per cent. metallic iron, Fe.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).
=Ferri Citro-Chloridum, Iron Citro-Chloride=
_Elixir Ferri, Quininae et Strychninae (Elix. Ferr. Quin. et Strych.), Elixir of Iron, Quinine and Strychnine, N.F._--Tincture of ferric citro-chloride (12.5%), quinine hydrochloride (0.875%), strychnine sulphate (0.0175%), compound spirit of orange, glycerin and water. Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
USES: A popular but irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri (Elix. Gent. et Ferr.), Elixir of Gentian and Iron, N.F._ (Elixir of Gentian with Tincture of Ferric Citro-Chloride).--Tincture of ferric citro-chloride (10%) and elixir of gentian. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Tinctura Ferri Citro-Chloridi (Tr. Ferr. Citro-Chlor.), Tincture of Ferric Citro-Chloride, N.F._ (Tasteless Tincture of Ferric Chloride, Tasteless Tincture of Iron).--A tincture of a complex iron salt, containing about 4 per cent. of iron (Fe) and rendered non-styptic by the presence of a citrate. Made from solution of ferric chloride (35%), sodium citrate (44%), alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 15 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).
=*Ferri et Ammonii Citras (Ferr. et Ammon. Cit.), Iron and Ammonium Citrate, U.S.P.= (Soluble Ferric Citrate, Ammonio-Ferric Citrate).--Iron citrate rendered more readily soluble by the presence of ammonium citrate. Contains about 17 per cent. of iron, Fe.
Thin, transparent, garnet-red, odorless scales, with a saline, mildly ferruginous taste. Readily and completely soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, practically non-astringent.
Has the general properties of iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Vinum Ferri (Vin. Ferr.), Wine of Iron, N.F._ (Wine of Citrate of Iron).--Iron and ammonium citrate (4%) in tincture of sweet orange peel, syrup, and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
=Ferri et Quininae Citras (Ferr. et Quin. Cit.), Iron and Quinine Citrate, U.S.P.= (Ferri et Quininae Citras Solubilis, U.S.P. VIII, Soluble Iron and Quinine Citrate).--Iron citrate and quinine citrate rendered more soluble by the presence of ammonium citrate. Contains not less than 13 per cent. of iron, Fe.
Thin, transparent, deliquescent, greenish or golden yellow, odorless scales, with a bitter, mildly ferruginous taste. Rapidly and completely soluble in cold water, partly soluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Used as a bitter iron tonic. Of doubtful value.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Vinum Ferri Amarum (Vin. Ferr. Amar.), Bitter Wine of Iron, N.F._--Iron and quinine citrate (5%) in tincture of sweet orange peel, syrup and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 17 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Ferri Glycerophosphas (Ferr. Glycerophos.), Ferric Glycerophosphate, N.F.= (Ferric Glycerinophosphate).
Yellowish-green scales or powder, odorless and nearly tasteless. Freely soluble in water (1:2) and insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Reputed "tonic," but without advantage over the
ordinary iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains.
=Ferri Hydroxidum, Ferric Hydroxide.=
_Ferri Hydroxidum cum Magnesii Oxido (Ferr. Hydrox. cum Mag. Oxid.), Ferric Hydroxide with Magnesium Oxide, U.S.P._ (Arsenic Antidote, Ferric Hydrate with Magnesia).--A dilute solution of ferric sulphate and a mixture of magnesium oxide with water, kept in separate bottles. When mixed, they yield ferric hydroxide.
USES: Antidote for arsenic.
DOSAGE: 120 Cc. or 4 fluidounces.
_Magma Ferri Hydroxidi (Magm. Ferr. Hydrox.), Ferric Hydroxide Magma, N.F._ (Ferri Hydroxidum, U.S.P. VIII, Ferric Hydroxide).--A suspension of ferric hydroxide in water.
=Ferri Hypophosphis (Ferr. Hypophos.), Ferric Hypophosphite, N.F.=
White or grayish white, odorless and nearly tasteless powder. Very slightly soluble in water (1:2300); insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Reputed "tonic," but without advantage
over the ordinary iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains.
_Elixir Ferri Hypophosphitis (Elix. Ferr. Hypophos.), Elixir of Ferric Hypophosphite, N.F._--Ferric hypophosphite (1.65%), potassium citrate (2.15%), water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 21 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Hypophosphitum et Ferri (Elix. Hypophos. et Ferr.), Elixir of Hypophosphites and Iron, N.F._--Calcium hypophosphite and sodium hypophosphite (each 1.75%), potassium hypophosphite and ferric hypophosphite (each 0.875%), potassium citrate, hypophosphorous acid, water, syrup and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri Hypophosphitis (Liq. Ferr. Hypophos.), Solution of Ferric Hypophosphite, N.F._ (Solution of Hypophosphite of Iron).--Ferric hypophosphite (16.5%) dissolved by means of potassium citrate (21.5%) in glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri Hypophosphitis (Syr. Ferr. Hypophos.), Syrup of Ferric Hypophosphite, N.F._--Ferric hypophosphite (1.75%), dissolved by means of potassium citrate (2.5%), and made into a syrup flavored with orange flower water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Iodidum, Ferrous Iodide.=--FeI{2}.
_Pilulae Ferri Iodidi (Pil. Ferr. Iod.), Pills of Ferrous Iodide, U.S.P._--Each pill represents ferrous iodide, FeI{2} (about 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain).
DOSAGE: 2 pills (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Ferri et Mangani Iodidi (Syr. Ferr. et Mangan. Iod.), Syrup of Iron and Manganese Iodide, N.F._--Ferrous iodide (10%) and manganese iodide (5%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
_*Syrupus Ferri Iodidi (Syr. Ferr. Iod.), Syrup of Ferrous Iodide, U.S.P._ (Ferri Iodidi Syrupus P.I.).--Ferrous iodide, FeI{2} (about 5%).
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.)
=Ferri Lactas (Ferr. Lact.), Ferrous Lactate, N.F.= (Iron Lactate).
Greenish white powder or crystalline masses, with a slight, characteristic odor and a mild, sweet ferruginous taste. Slowly soluble in water (1:40), freely soluble in solutions of alkali citrates, but almost insoluble in alcohol.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Lactatis (Elix. Ferr. Lact.), Elixir of Iron Lactate, N.F._--Iron lactate (1.75%), potassium citrate (5.25%) in water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 18 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Lactophosphas, Iron Lactophosphate.=
_Syrupus Ferri Lactophosphatis (Syr. Ferr. Lactophos.), Syrup of Iron Lactophosphate, N.F._--Iron lactophosphate (2.5%) in syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Malas, Ferrous Malate (Iron Malate).=
_Extractum Ferri Pomatum (Ext. Ferr. Pomat.), Ferrated Extract of Apples, N.F._ (Ferri Malas Crudus, Crude Malate of Iron).--A pilular extract containing ferrous malate.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (N.F.).
_Tinctura Ferri Pomata (Tr. Ferr. Pomat.), Tincture of Ferrated Extract of Apples, N.F._ (Tinctura Ferri Malatis Crudi, Tincture of Crude Malate of Iron).--Ferrated extract of apples (10%) in alcohol and cinnamon water. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Nitras, Ferric Nitrate.=--Fe(NO{3}){3}.
_Liquor Ferri Nitratis (Liq. Ferr. Nit.), Solution of Ferric Nitrate, N.F._--Ferric nitrate, Fe(NO{3}){3}, corresponding to not less than 1.3 per cent. of metallic iron, Fe.
USES: Astringent and styptic.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Cc. or 5 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxidum Saccharatum (Ferr. Oxid. Sacch.), Saccharated Ferric Oxide, N.F.= (Soluble Ferric Oxide, Ferrum Oxydatum Saccharatum, "Eisenzucker").--Saccharated ferric oxide representing not less than 2.8 per cent. of Fe.
_Syrupus Ferri Saccharati Solubilis (Syr. Ferr. Sacch. Sol.), Syrup of Soluble Saccharated Iron, N.F._ (Syrupus Ferri Oxydati Solubilis, Syrup of Saccharated Oxide of Iron, Syrup of Soluble Oxide of Iron).--Saccharated ferric oxide (41.5%), syrup and water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxychloridum, Ferric Oxychloride.=
_Liquor Ferri Oxychloridi (Liq. Ferr. Oxychlor.), Solution of Ferric Oxychloride, N.F._--Ferric oxychloride corresponding to about 3 per cent. of metallic iron, Fe, dissolved in a mixture of glycerin and water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.)
=Ferri Oxysulphas, Ferric Oxysulphate.=
_Liquor Ferri Oxysulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Oxysulph.), Solution of Ferric Oxysulphate, N.F._--A solution of basic ferric sulphate.
USES: Superfluous astringent iron solution
=*Ferri Phosphas (Ferr. Phos.), Ferric Phosphate, U.S.P.= (Ferri Phosphas Solubilis, U.S.P. VIII, Soluble Ferric Phosphate).--Ferric phosphate rendered soluble by sodium citrate. Contains iron, Fe (not less than 12%).
Thin, bright green, transparent, odorless scales, with an acidulous, slightly saline taste. Freely and completely soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Hematinic. Only slightly astringent;
no special advantage over other iron salts.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum et Ferri (Elix. Cinchon. et Ferr.), Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids and Iron, N.F. _(Elixir Cinchonae et Ferri N.F. III, Ferrated Elixir of Calisaya, Alkaloidal).--Ferric phosphate (3.5%), elixir of cinchona alkaloids (about 92%) and water. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Phosphatis (Elix. Ferr. Phos.), Elixir of Ferric Phosphate, N.F._--Ferric phosphate (3.5%), water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Gentianae et Ferri Phosphatis (Elix. Gent. et Ferr. Phosph.), Elixir of Gentian and Ferric Phosphate, N.F._ (Elixir Gentianae Ferratum).--Ferric phosphate (1.75%), elixir of gentian (about 95%) and water. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri, Quininae et Strychninae Phosphatum (Syr. Ferr. Quin. et Strych. Phos.), Syrup of the Phosphates of Iron, Quinine and Strychnine, N.F._--Ferric phosphate (2%), quinine (2.6%), strychnine (0.02%), phosphoric acid (5%) in glycerin, water and syrup.
USES: Needlessly complex "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Protochloridum, Ferrous Chloride= (Iron Protochloride).
_Liquor Ferri Protochloridi (Liq. Ferr. Protochlor.), Solution of Ferrous Chloride, N.F._ (Solution of Protochloride of Iron).--A solution of ferrous chloride in glycerin and water.
USES: Superfluous astringent iron solution.
DOSAGE: 0.6 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ferri Protochloridi (Syr. Ferr. Protochlor.), Syrup of Ferrous Chloride, N.F._ (Syrup of Protochloride of Iron).--Solution of ferrous chloride (5%) in glycerin, orange flower water and syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Pyrophosphas (Ferr. Pyrophos.), Ferric Pyrophosphate, N.F.= (Soluble Ferric Pyrophosphate).
Thin, apple-green, transparent, odorless scales, with an acidulous, slightly saline taste. Freely and completely soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Used in iron elixirs; no special
advantage over other soluble salts of iron.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains.
_Elixir Ferri Pyrophosphatis (Elix. Ferr. Pyrophos.), Elixir of Ferric Pyrophosphate, N.F._ (Elixir of Pyrophosphate of Iron).--Ferric pyrophosphate (3.5%), water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Elixir Ferri Pyrophosphatis, Quininae et Strychninae (Elix. Ferr. Pyrophos. Quin. et Strych.), Elixir of Ferric Pyrophosphate, Quinine and Strychnine, N.F._--Ferric pyrophosphate (3.5%), quinine sulphate (0.875%), strychnine citrate (0.014%), ammonium citrate, oil of orange, alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
USES: A needlessly complex "tonic."
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ferri Subsulphas, Ferric Subsulphate.=
_Liquor Ferri Subsulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Subsulph.), Solution of Ferric Subsulphate, U.S.P._ (Monsel's Solution, Solution of Basic Ferric Sulphate).
USES: Local styptic and astringent
=*Ferri Sulphas (Ferr. Sulph.), Ferrous Sulphate, U.S.P.= (Iron Protosulphate).--FeSO{4} + 7H{2}O. (An impure product is commercially known as copperas).
Pale bluish-green, odorless crystals, with a saline styptic taste. Freely soluble (1:1.4) in water, insoluble in alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: Hematinic, especially in pills; but
mainly used in making pharmaceutical preparations. Formerly used extensively as a disinfectant, but is only deodorant.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
_*Ferri Sulphas Exsiccatus (Ferr. Sulph. Exsic.), Exsiccated Ferrous Sulphate, U.S.P._ (Dried Ferrous Sulphate).--Contains not less than 80 per cent. of FeSO{4}.
Grayish-white powder.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.) as pills.
_Ferri Sulphas Granulatus (Ferr. Sulph. Gran.), Granulated Ferrous Sulphate, U.S.P._ (Precipitated Ferrous Sulphate).--Purified ferrous sulphate.
Very pale, bluish-green, crystalline powder.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.).
_Pilulae Ferri, Quininae, Aloes et Nucis Vomicae (Pil. Ferr. Quin. Aloe. et Nuc. Vom.), Pills of Iron, Quinine, Aloes and Nux Vomica, N.F._ (Pilulae Quadruplices, N.F. III, Quadruplex Pills, Quatuor Pills, Pilulae Ferri et Quininae Compositae).--Each pill contains exsiccated ferrous sulphate, quinine sulphate and aloes (each 0.065 Gm. or 1 grain), extract of nux vomica (0.016 Gm. or 1/4 grain) and extract of gentian.
USES: Antiquated, complex and irrational "tonic."
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.)
=Ferri Tersulphas, Ferric Sulphate= (Iron Tersulphate).
_Liquor Ferri Tersulphatis (Liq. Ferr. Tersulph.), Solution of Ferric Sulphate U.S.P._ (Solution of Iron Tersulphate).
USES: For making pharmaceutical preparations
=*Ferrum (Ferr.), Iron, U.S.P.=--Metallic iron, Fe, in the form of fine, bright, and non-elastic wire.
USES: For making the salts
=Ferrum Albuminatum, Iron Albuminate.=
_Liquor Ferri Albuminati (Liq. Ferr. Albumin.), Solution of Albuminate of Iron, N.F._--Contains albuminate of iron equivalent to about 0.4% of iron, Fe, in aromatic elixir, alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
USES: Non-astringent iron preparation; converted into simple ionic iron by dilute acids.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=Ferrum Peptonatum, Iron Peptonate.=
_Liquor Ferri Peptonati (Liq. Ferr. Pepton.), Solution of Peptonate of Iron, N.F._--Contains a compound of iron and peptonized fresh egg albumin representing 0.4 per cent. metallic iron, Fe; flavored with oil of orange, acetic ether and vanillin in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 14 per cent.
USES: Non-astringent inorganic iron preparation.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Liquor Ferri Peptonati et Mangani (Liq. Ferr. Pepton. et Mangan.), Solution of Peptonate of Iron and Manganese, N.F._ (Liquor Ferri Peptonati cum Mangano, N.F. III).--Solution of peptonate of iron with soluble manganese citrate (1%). Absolute alcohol content about 14 per cent.
USES: Combination of iron and manganese, of doubtful advantage over the solution of peptonate of iron.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.)
=*Ferrum Reductum (Ferr. Reduct.), Reduced Iron, U.S.P.= (Ferrum Redactum, Iron by Hydrogen, Quevenne's Iron).--Metallic iron, Fe (not less than 90%), obtained by reduction of iron oxide by hydrogen.
Very fine, grayish-black, lusterless, odorless and tasteless powder. Insoluble in water or alcohol.
## ACTION AND USES: A hematinic, relatively non-irritant;
given preferably just before meals in the form of pills or powder enclosed in capsules or cachets.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain.
_Pilulae Ferri, Quininae, Strychninae et Arseni Fortiores (Pil. Ferr., Quin., Strych. et Arsen. Fort.), Stronger Pills of Iron, Quinine, Strychnine, and Arsenic, N.F._ (Pilulae Metallorum, N.F. III, Metallic Pills, Pilulae Metallorum Amarae, Bitter Metallic Pills).--Each pill contains reduced iron and quinine sulphate (each 0.065 Gm. or 1 grain), strychnine and arsenic trioxide (each 0.0032 Gm. or 1/20 grain) with clarified honey.
USES: Complex and irrational tonic.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
_Pilulae Ferri, Quininae, Strychninae et Arseni Mites (Pil. Ferr., Quin., Strych. et Arsen. Mit.), Mild Pills of Iron, Quinine, Strychnine and Arsenic, N.F._ (Aitken Tonic Pills).--Each pill contains reduced iron (0.045 Gm. or 2/3 grain), quinine sulphate (0.065 Gm. or 1 grain), strychnine and arsenic trioxide (each 0.0013 Gm. or 1/50 grain) with clarified honey.
USES: Complex and irrational tonic.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
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Note:--_The prescribing of iron can be greatly simplified, without sacrificing anything of real value, if physicians will confine themselves to the starred preparations._
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=Ficus (Ficus), Fig, N.F.=
## ACTION AND USES: Mild laxative
=FLUIDEXTRACTA, FLUIDEXTRACTS=.--Fluidextracts are concentrated liquid preparations of vegetable drugs, generally containing alcohol either as a solvent or as a preservative. One Cc. represents the extractives from 1 Gm. of drug.
The statements in this book regarding alcohol content are approximate and are based on the alcohol contents of the menstruum used. For the official preparations see under the names of the respective drugs. For Fluidextractum Aromaticum, see under =Cinnamomum Saigonicum=.
=FLUIDGLYCERATA, FLUIDGLYCERATES=.--Preparations intended to be of the same drug strength as fluidextracts--that is, representing 100 Gm. of drug in 100 Cc. of preparation--but containing about 50 per cent. by volume of glycerin and no alcohol. For the various fluidglycerates, see under the names of the respective drugs.
=Foeniculum (Foenic.), Fennel, U.S.P.= (Fennel Seed).
## ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and carminative.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains
=*Formaldehydum, Formaldehyde.=--CH{2}O.
_*Liquor Formaldehydi (Liq. Formaldehyd.), Solution of Formaldehyde, U.S.P._--CH{2}O (not less than 37%) with methyl alcohol and water.
## ACTION AND USES: A powerful germicide, especially
valuable in the form of gas for its penetrating power. Its irritant actions generally preclude its use on the body.
For disinfecting rooms, from 150 Cc. or 5 fluidounces to 1 quart or 1 liter of the official formaldehyde solution are allowed to each 1,000 cubic feet of space by various authorities. Various methods have been employed. One is to allow the solution to evaporate from sheets suspended in the tightly closed room. Another is to generate the gas in the room by treating the solution with potassium permanganate, allowing about 110 Gm. or 3-1/2 ounces of potassium permanganate to 500 Cc. or 1 pint of formaldehyde solution. A third method utilizes the reaction between formaldehyde solution and sodium dichromate in the presence of sulphuric acid, used in the proportion of 45 Cc. or 1-1/2 fluidounces of sulphuric acid and 280 Gm. or 9 ounces of sodium dichromate to 500 Cc. or 1 pint of formaldehyde solution. These methods are not effective if the temperature of the room be below 60 F. or the relative humidity below 65 per cent.
=Frangula (Frang.), Frangula, U.S.P.= (Buckthorn Bark).
## ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of cascara sagrada;
used principally as fluidextract.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Catharticum Compositum (Elix. Cathart. Co.), Compound Cathartic Elixir, N.F._--Fluidextract of frangula (12.5%), fluidextract of senna (10%), fluidextract of rhubarb (6.2%), spirit of peppermint, solution of potassium hydroxide and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.
USES: Needlessly complicated cathartic.
DOSAGE: Aperient, 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.); cathartic, 12 Cc. or 3 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Frangulae (Fldext. Frangul.), Fluidextract of Frangula, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Buckthorn Bark).--Frangula (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.)
=Fraxinus (Fraxin.), White Ash Bark, N.F.=
## ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as tonic, astringent
and purgative. No established indications for its use.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Vinum Fraxini (Vin. Frax.), Wine of White Ash, N.F._--White ash bark (50%), in alcohol and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Fucus (Fucus), Fucus, N.F.= (Bladderwrack).--A sea weed.
## ACTION AND USES: Formerly used against goiters and
tuberculous glands; may be of some value through its iodine content, but has no special advantage over other iodine preparations.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Gm. or 10 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Fuci (Fldext. Fuci), Fluidextract of Fucus, N.F._--Fucus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.65 Cc. or 10 minims (N.F.)
=Galangal (Galang.), Galangal, N.F.=--Rhizome.
## ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative, resembling
ginger and without advantage over the latter.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains
=Galega (Galeg.), Galega, N.F.= (European Goat's Rue).--Flowering tops.
## ACTION AND USES: Exploited as a galactagogue and
nerve stimulant; has no established value.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Galegae (Fldext. Galeg.), Fluidextract of Galega, N.F._--Galega (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Galla (Gall.), Nutgall, U.S.P.= (Aleppo Galls, Smyrna Galls).
Incompatible with the salts of iron, lead, copper or silver.
## ACTION AND USES: Astringent. Used especially as ointment,
but has no advantage over tannic acid.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Gallae (Tr. Gall.), Tincture of Nutgall, N.F._--Nutgall (20%) in glycerin and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Unguentum Gallae (Ung. Gall.), Nutgall Ointment, U.S.P._--Nutgall (20%) in ointment.
=Gambir (Gambir), Gambir, U.S.P.= (Pale Catechu).--A dried extract.
## ACTION AND USES: Astringent; used against diarrhea.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (in form of tincture).
_Pulvis Gambir Compositus (Pulv. Gambir Co.), Compound Powder of Gambir, N.F._ (Pulvis Catechu Compositus, N.F. III).--Gambir (40%), kino (20%) and krameria (20%), with Saigon cinnamon and nutmeg.
USES: Needlessly complex intestinal astringent.
DOSAGE: 1.3 Gm. or 20 grains (N.F.).
_Tinctura Gambir Composita (Tr. Gambir Co.), Compound Tincture of Gambir, U.S.P._ (Compound Tincture of Pale Catechu).--Gambir (5%) with Saigon cinnamon in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 47 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_Trochisci Gambir (Troch. Gambir), Troches of Gambir, N.F._--Each troche contains gambir (0.06 Gm. or 1 grain) with tragacanth, sugar and oil of cinnamon.
DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.)
=*Gelatinum (Gelat.), Gelatin, U.S.P.=--Obtained from skin, ligaments, bones, etc.
Insoluble in cold water but swells and softens when immersed in it; soluble in hot water and in glycerin; insoluble in alcohol and similar solvents.
## ACTION AND USES: Used as a food product. Also, by
mouth or by injection, with the intention of increasing the coagulability of the blood; of doubtful value. May contain tetanus spores.
_Gelatinum Glycerinatum (Gelat. Glycerin.), Glycerinated Gelatin, U.S.P._--Consists of equal parts of gelatin and glycerin.
USES: Base for suppositories, bougies, etc
=Gelsemium (Gelsem.), Gelsemium, U.S.P.= (Yellow Jasmine Root, Yellow Jessamine).