Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 16

DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (N.F.).

=Brayera (Brayer.), Brayera, N.F.= (Kousso, Cusso).--Flowers.

ACTION AND USES: Teniacide; without advantage over aspidium or pelletierine.

DOSAGE: 15 Gm. or 4 drachms (N.F.).

_Infusum Brayerae (Inf. Brayer.), Infusion of Brayera, N.F._--Brayera (6%) in water.

DOSAGE: 250 Cc. or 8 fluidounces (N.F.).

=Brom.o.f.ormum (Bromof.), Brom.o.f.orm, U.S.P.=--CHBr{3}.

A heavy, clear, colorless liquid, with an ethereal odor and a sweet taste resembling that of chloroform. Slightly soluble in water and miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether or fixed or volatile oils.

ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended as a sedative in the treatment of whooping-cough. Opinions differ as to its value.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), preferably dissolved in almond oil or dropped on sugar. Brom.o.f.orm is too dense to be dispensed safely with aqueous vehicles.

=Bromum (Bromum), Bromine, N.F.=--Br.

Heavy, dark, brownish-red, volatile liquid, with a suffocating odor resembling that of chlorine. Soluble in water (1:90) and freely soluble in alcohol or ether.

ACTION AND USES: Violent irritant; seldom used in medicine.

_Liquor Bromi (Liq. Brom.), Solution of Bromine, N.F._, (Smith's Solution of Bromine).--Bromine (8.3%), pota.s.sium bromide and water.

USES: Antiseptic and irritant

=Bryonia (Bryon.), Bryonia, N.F.= (Bryony).--Root.

ACTION AND USES: Drastic resinous cathartic; without advantage over jalap. Used in dropsies, pleurisy, neuralgia, etc.; of doubtful value.

DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).

_Tinctura Bryoniae (Tr. Bryon.), Tincture of Bryonia, N.F._--Bryonia (10%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 90 per cent.

DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).

=Buchu (Buchu), Buchu, U.S.P.= (Buchu Leaves, Short Buchu, Long Buchu).

ACTION AND USES: At one time largely used as antiseptic and diuretic, especially in catarrhal cyst.i.tis. Value doubtful.

DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (U.S.P.).

_Elixir Buchu (Elix. Buchu), Elixir of Buchu, N.F._--Fluidextract of buchu (12.5%) in alcohol and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.

DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm.

_Elixir Buchu Compositum (Elix. Buchu Co.), Compound Elixir of Buchu, N.F._--Compound fluidextract of buchu (25%) in aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per cent.

DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm.

_Elixir Buchu et Pota.s.sii Acetatis (Elix. Buchu et Pot. Acet.), Elixir of Buchu and Pota.s.sium Acetate, N.F._--Pota.s.sium acetate (8.5%) and elixir of buchu. Absolute alcohol content about 30 per cent.

DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm.

_Fluidextractum Buchu (Fldext. Buchu), Fluidextract of Buchu, U.S.P._--Buchu (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).

_Fluidextractum Buchu Compositum (Fldext. Buchu Co.), Compound Fluidextract of Buchu, N.F._--Buchu (62.5%), cubeb, juniper and uva ursi (each 12.5%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.

USES: A needlessly complex diuretic mixture.

DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).

=Cacao Praeparata (Cacao Praep.), Cocoa, N.F.= (Prepared Cacao, Soluble Cocoa).

ACTION AND USES: Beverage and flavor

=Cactus Grandiflorus (Cact. Grand.), Cactus Grandiflorus, N.F.= (Night Blooming Cereus).--Fresh stems.

ACTION AND USES: Used in neurotic heart disturbances; results probably imaginary. Drug apparently inactive.

_Tinctura Cacti Grandiflori (Tr. Cact. Grand.), Tincture of Cactus Grandiflorus, N.F._--Cactus grandiflorus (50%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 65 per cent.

DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).

=*Caffeina (Caffein.), Caffeine, U.S.P.= (Theine).--An alkaloid obtained from coffee or tea.

White, silky, efflorescent needles, odorless and bitter. Soluble in water (1:46) and in alcohol (1:66).

ACTION AND USES: Diuretic; cardiac, respiratory and psychic stimulant. Used as a nerve stimulant in poisoning by narcotic drugs and for the relief of headache.

Widely used to combat the circulatory depression of the acute infectious diseases but its value in such conditions is uncertain. As a diuretic probably inferior to theobromine.

DOSAGE: 0.15 Gm. or 2-1/2 grains (U.S.P.), in capsules.

_Caffeina Citrata (Caffein Cit.), Citrated Caffeine, U.S.P._--Caffeine and citric acid equal parts.