Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 37

ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of cascara sagrada; used princ.i.p.ally as fluidextract.

DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).

_Elixir Cathartic.u.m 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 pota.s.sium 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 teta.n.u.s spores.

_Gelatinum Glycerinatum (Gelat. Glycerin.), Glycerinated Gelatin, U.S.P._--Consists of equal parts of gelatin and glycerin.