Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 22

_Fluidextractum Castaneae (Fldext. Castan.), Fluidextract of Chestnut Leaves, N.F._--Chestnut leaves (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 15 per cent.

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

=CATAPLASMATA, POULTICES.=--Poultices are soft solid preparations used for the purpose of applying heat and moisture to localized areas of the body. Poultices may also be made the means of applying counterirritant drugs.

=Cataria (Catar.), Catnep, N.F.= (Catmint).--Leaves and flowering tops.

ACTION AND USES: Aromatic carminative, without advantage over peppermint.

DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).

_Fluidextractum Catariae (Fldext. Catar.), Fluidextract of Catnep, N.F._--Catnep (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 35 per cent.

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

=Caulophyllum (Caulophyl.), Caulophyllum, N.F.= (Blue Cohosh, Papoose Root, Squaw Root).--Rhizome and roots.

ACTION AND USES: Said to be diuretic and emmenagogue; has not been adequately studied.

DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (N.F.).

_Fluidextractum Caulophylli (Fldext. Caulophyl.), Fluidextract of Caulophyllum, N.F._--Caulophyllum (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.

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

=Centaurium (Centaur.), Centaury, N.F.=--Flowering plant.

ACTION AND USES: Bitter stomachic; without advantage over gentian. Also used in "female remedies," but probably useless.

DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).

=*Cera Alba (Cer. Alb.), White Wax, U.S.P.=--Yellow wax bleached.

ACTION AND USES: Used in the preparation of emollient ointments, and to raise the melting point of mixtures of oils and fats.

_Ceratum (Cerat.), Cerate, U.S.P._ (Simple Cerate).--White wax (30%) and benzoinated lard.

=*Cera Flava (Cer. Flav.), Yellow Wax, U.S.P.= (Beeswax).

ACTION AND USES: Used in the making of plasters and of ointments in which the color is not objectionable.

=CERATAE, CERATES.=--Cerates are solid ointment-like preparations containing wax to prevent them from becoming soft at ordinary room temperature.

=Cerevisiae Fermentum Compressum (Cerev. Ferm. Compr.), Compressed Yeast, N.F.=--The commercial compressed yeast.

ACTION AND USES: For use in making fermented milk (Lac Fermentatum), which see under =Lac Vaccinum=.

=Cerii Oxalas (Cerii Oxal.), Cerium Oxalate, U.S.P.=--A mixture of the oxalates of cerium, didymium, lanthanum, and other a.s.sociated elements.

White or pinkish, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water, alcohol and ether.

ACTION AND USES: Formerly used for the treatment of chronic vomiting but probably without value.

DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.), in powders, cachets or capsules.

=Cetaceum (Cetac.), Spermaceti, U.S.P.=--A solid fat from the sperm whale.

White, nearly odorless, unctuous ma.s.ses, with a bland, mild taste.

Insoluble in water and nearly insoluble in cold alcohol.

ACTION AND USES: Used as a component of cerates and cold creams.

=CHARTAE, PAPERS.=--Papers are pieces of unsized paper saturated with or pieces of hard-surfaced papers coated with a medicinal substance.

=Chimaphila (Chimaph.), Chimaphila, N.F.= (Pipsissewa).--Leaves.

ACTION AND USES: Obsolete; no definite indications for its use. Has been described as "tonic, astringent, diuretic."

DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).

_Fluidextractum Chimaphilae (Fldext. Chimaphil.), Fluidextract of Chimaphila, N.F._--Chimaphila (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.

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

=Chionanthus (Chionanth.), Chionanthus, N.F.= (Fringe Tree Bark).--Bark of the root.

ACTION AND USES: Obsolete; no definite indications for its use. Formerly used by eclectics and homeopaths in hepatic disorders and syphilis.

DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).

_Fluidextractum Chionanthi (Fldext. Chionanth.), Fluidextract of Chionanthus, N.F._--Chionanthus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.

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