Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 52

ACTION AND USES: See =Morphina=.

DOSAGE: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).

_Syrupus Morphinae et Acaciae (Syr. Morph. et Acac.), Syrup of Morphine and Acacia, N.F._ (Syrupus Pectoralis, N.F. III, Jackson's Pectoral Syrup).--Morphine hydrochloride (0.055%) flavored with oil of sa.s.safras in syrup of acacia.

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

=*Morphinae Sulphas (Morph. Sulph.), Morphine Sulphate, U.S.P.=--

White, odorless crystals or ma.s.ses. Soluble in water (1:15.2) and slightly soluble in alcohol (1:565).

ACTION AND USES: See =Morphina=.

DOSAGE: 0.008 Gm. or 1/8 grain (U.S.P.).

_Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus c.u.m Morphina (Syr. Pin. Strob. c.

Morph.), Compound Syrup of White Pine with Morphine, N.F._ (Syrupus Pini Strobi Compositus, N.F. III).--Morphine sulphate (0.04%) in compound syrup of white pine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.

USES: Objectionable expectorant mixture containing morphine.

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

=Moschus (Mosch.), Musk, U.S.P.= (Tonquin Musk, Deer Musk).--A dried animal secretion.

ACTION AND USES: Antiquated a.n.a.leptic.

DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).

_Tinctura Moschi (Tr. Mosch.), Tincture of Musk, U.S.P._--Musk (5%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 48 per cent.

DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).

=MUCILAGINES, MUCILAGES.=--Aqueous solutions of gums or the mucilaginous principles of vegetable substances. For the various mucilages, see under the names of the respective drugs.

=MULLAE, MULLS.=--Ointments of high fusing points spread on soft muslin or "mull." For the various mulls, see under the names of the respective active const.i.tuents.

=Myrica (Myrica), Bayberry Bark, N.F.=--Bark of the root.

ACTION AND USES: Formerly recommended as digestive, nutritive and nervous stimulant. No scientific indications for its use.

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

_Pulvis Myricae Compositus (Pulv. Myric. Co.), Compound Powder of Bayberry, N.F._ (Composition Powder).--Bayberry bark (60%), Jamaica ginger (30%), capsic.u.m and clove.

USES: An obsolete carminative.

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

=Myristica (Myrist.), Myristica, U.S.P.= (Nutmeg).

ACTION AND USES: Aromatic and carminative.

=*Myrrha (Myrrh.), Myrrh, U.S.P.= (Gum Myrrh).--A gum resin.

ACTION AND USES: Protective and local stimulant to the mucous membranes. Internally, carminative.

DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).

_*Tinctura Myrrhae (Tr. Myrrh.), Tincture of Myrrh, U.S.P._--Myrrh (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 87 per cent.

DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).

=NEBULAE, SPRAYS.=--Spray solutions, intended for the application of medicaments in solution to the throat and nose by means of suitable atomizers. For Nebula Aromatica, see under =Petrolatum Liquidum=; for the various other sprays, see under =Eucalyptol=, =Menthol= and =Thymol=.

=Nitrogenii Monoxidum (Nitrogen. Monox.), Nitrogen Monoxide, U.S.P.= (Nitrous Oxide, "Laughing Gas").--N{2}O.

A colorless gas with a slight characteristic odor and a sweetish taste.

ACTION AND USES: For inhalation anesthesia.

=*Nux Vomica (Nux Vom.), Nux Vomica, U.S.P.= (Strychni s.e.m.e.n, P.I.).--Seeds yielding not less than 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids, chiefly strychnine and brucine.

ACTION AND USES: Used as bitter stomachic and tonic, depending on its strychnine.

DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).

_*Extractum Nucis Vomicae (Ext. Nuc. Vom.), Extract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._ (Powdered Extract of Nux Vomica, Nucis Vomicae Extractum P.I.).--Yields about 16 per cent. of alkaloids.

DOSAGE: 0.015 Gm. or 1/4 grain (U.S.P.).

_Fluidextractum Nucis Vomicae (Fldext. Nuc. Vom.), Fluidextract of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._--Nux vomica (100%) yielding about 2.5 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.

DOSAGE: 0.05 Cc. or 1 minim (U.S.P.).

_*Tinctura Nucis Vomicae (Tr. Nuc. Vom.), Tincture of Nux Vomica, U.S.P._ (Strychni Tinctura, P.I.).--Nux vomica (10%) yielding about 0.25 per cent. of alkaloids. Absolute alcohol content about 71 per cent.

DOSAGE: 0.5 Cc. or 8 minims (U.S.P.).