Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary. Torald Hermann Sollmann
bromide (each 8%), with cudbear and compound elixir of almond. Absolute alcohol content about 4 per cent.
Uses: An irrational bromide mixture, as there is no good evidence that the bases influence the bromide action materially.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
*Ammonii Carbonas (Ammon. Carb.), Ammonium Carbonate, U.S.P.—A mixture of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate, yielding about 31 per cent. of NH3.
White, hard, translucent masses, with a strong ammoniacal odor and a sharp, ammoniacal taste. Very soluble in water; alcohol dissolves the carbamate and leaves the bicarbonate.
Action and Uses: Alkaline and nauseant liquefying expectorant used in cough mixtures; also as reflex “diffusible” stimulant in smelling salts.
Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.) in solution.
Mistura Pectoralis Stokes (Mist. Pect. Stokes), Stokes’ Expectorant, N.F.—Ammonium carbonate (1.75%), fluidextracts of senega and squill (each 3.5%), camphorated tincture of opium (17.5%), water and syrup of tolu. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
Uses: Irrational expectorant mixture.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
*Spiritus Ammoniae Aromaticus (Sp. Ammon. Arom.), Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia, U.S.P.—Ammonium carbonate (3.4%), ammonia water (9%) and oils of lemon, lavender and myristica in alcohol and distilled water. Absolute alcohol content about 68 per cent.
Uses: Useful aromatic alkali and carminative in flatulence, colic, etc.
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
*Ammonii Chloridum (Ammon. Chlor.), Ammonium Chloride, U.S.P.—NH4Cl.
A white, odorless powder, with a saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:2.6) and soluble in alcohol (1:100).
Action and Uses: Liquefying expectorant; used in cough mixtures, and in the treatment of inflammation of the air-passages.
Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.), in solution or lozenges.
Mistura Ammonii Chloridi (Mist. Ammon. Chlor.), Mixture of Ammonium Chloride, N.F. (Mistura Solvens Simplex).—Ammonium chloride (2.5%) and pure extract of glycyrrhiza in water.
Dosage: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
Trochisci Ammonii Chloridi (Troch. Ammon. Chlor.), Troches of Ammonium Chloride, U.S.P.—Each troche contains ammonium chloride (0.1 Gm.) with extract of glycyrrhiza, tragacanth and sugar, flavored with syrup of tolu.
Ammonii Citras, Ammonium Citrate.
Liquor Ammonii Citratis (Liq. Ammon. Cit.), Solution of Ammonium Citrate, N.F.—Ammonium citrate (14.47%) in water.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Ammonii Hypophosphis (Ammon. Hypophos.), Ammonium Hypophosphite, N.F.—NH4H2PO2.
Colorless plates or white powder, odorless, with a saline, bitter taste. Very soluble in water (1:1) and soluble in alcohol (1:20).
Action and Uses: Similar to but without material advantage over ammonium chloride.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
Syrupus Ammonii Hypophosphitis (Syr. Ammon. Hypophos.), Syrup of Ammonium Hypophosphite, N.F.—Ammonium hypophosphite (3.5%) and diluted hypophosphorous acid, flavored with compound spirit of vanillin, in water, glycerin and syrup.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Ammonii Iodidum (Ammon. Iod.), Ammonium Iodide, U.S.P.—NH4I.
White, odorless powder, with a saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:0.6), in alcohol (1:3.7) and in glycerin (1:1.5).
Action and Uses: Those of the iodides. More irritant and less stable than sodium or potassium iodide, over which it has no advantage.
Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.), in solution.
Linimentum Ammonii Iodidi (Lin. Ammon. Iod.), Liniment of Ammonium Iodide, N.F.—Ammonium iodide (about 0.5%) with oil of rosemary, oil of lavender, camphor, ammonia water and alcohol.
Uses: Irrational preparation.
Ammonii Phosphas (Ammon. Phos.), Ammonium Phosphate, N.F.—A mixture of (NH4)2HPO4 and NH4H2PO4.
Colorless crystals or white powder. Freely soluble in water (1:4), but insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Similar to but without advantage over sodium phosphate.
Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
Ammonii Salicylas (Ammon. Salicyl.), Ammonium Salicylate, U.S.P.
White, odorless crystals or powder with a bitterish taste. Very soluble in water (1:1) and in alcohol (1:3). Incompatible with acids and fixed alkalies.
Action and Uses: Those of salicylates; without advantage over sodium salicylate.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.), in solution.
Ammonii Valeras (Ammon. Valer.), Ammonium Valerate, U.S.P. (Ammonium Valerianate).—Of variable composition.
White plates, with a valerian odor and a sharp, sweetish taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.3) and in alcohol (1:0.6).
Action and Uses: Sedative in hysteria, depending on the valeric odor. Not very effective.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
Elixir Ammonii Valeratis (Elix. Ammon. Valer.), Elixir of Ammonium Valerate, N.F. (Elixir Ammonii Valerianatis, N.F. III).—Ammonium valerate (3.5%) in red elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm. The alcohol content should be borne in mind.
Amygdala Dulcis (Amygd. Dulc.), Sweet Almond, U.S.P.
Action and Uses: Demulcent, especially as cosmetic.
Emulsum Amygdalae (Emuls. Amygd.), Emulsion of Almond, U.S.P. (Milk of Almond).—Sweet almond, acacia, sugar and water.
*Amylis Nitris (Amyl. Nitris), Amyl Nitrite, U.S.P.—Not less than 80 per cent. C5H11NO2 (chiefly iso-amyl nitrite).
A yellowish liquid, with a fruity odor and a pungent, aromatic taste. Very volatile; almost insoluble in water, but miscible with alcohol or ether.
Action and Uses: Prompt vasodilator, used especially in spasms of angina pectoris, asthma and general convulsions.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), by inhalation.
*Amylum (Amyl.), Starch, U.S.P. (Corn Starch).
Action and Uses: Dusting powder and diluent.
Glyceritum Amyli (Glycer. Amyl.), Glycerite of Starch, U.S.P.—Starch (10%) and water (10%) in glycerin.
Uses: Emollient and excipient.
Anethol (Anethol), Anethol, N.F.—The chief constituent of oil of anise and oil of fennel.
A colorless or yellowish liquid, with a sweet taste and an odor of anise; solid below 20 C. Almost insoluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol or ether.
Action and Uses: Carminative, etc. Similar to but without advantage over oil of anise.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (N.F.).
Elixir Anisi (Elix. Anis.), Elixir of Anise, N.F.—Anethol, oil of fennel, spirit of bitter almond, alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
Uses: Carminative