Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 35

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.