Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary Part 87

DOSAGE: 10 Cc. or 2-1/2 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).

=TRITURATIONES, TRITURATIONS.=--Mixtures containing active drugs in powder form; prepared by mixing the substance (10%) with powdered sugar of milk. For the official trituration see Trituratio Elaterini, U.S.P., under =Elaterinum=.

=TROCHISCI, TROCHES= (Lozenges).--Tablets intended to be dissolved in the mouth for their local effect on the mucous membrane of the mouth and the throat. For the official troches see under the names of the princ.i.p.al ingredients.

=Ulmus (Ulmus), Elm, U.S.P.= (Elm Bark, Slippery Elm).--The inner bark.

ACTION AND USES: Obsolete demulcent.

_Trochisci Ulmi (Troch. Ulmi), Troches of Elm, N.F._--Each troche contains elm, tragacanth, sugar and methyl salicylate.

USES: Demulcent expectorant.

DOSAGE: 1 troche (N.F.).

=UNGUENTA, OINTMENTS.=--Soft, fatty solids, of such consistency that they are readily spread at ordinary temperatures. For the official ointments, see under the names of the respective princ.i.p.al const.i.tuents.

For Unguentum, see under =Adeps=; for Unguentum Diachylon, under =Plumbi Oxidum=, and for Unguentum Fusc.u.m, under =Camphora=.

=Uranii Nitras (Uran. Nit.), Uranium Nitrate, U.S.P.= (Uranyl Nitrate).--UO{2}(NO{3}){2} + 6H{2}O.

Light, yellow, odorless, somewhat efflorescent, radioactive crystals, having a bitter astringent taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1.2); also soluble in alcohol or ether.

ACTION AND USES: Has been used, without adequate justification, in the treatment of diabetes and cancer. Solutions are poisonous and produce glucosuria when injected subcutaneously, even in small doses.

DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.), best administered in simple solutions. Use with caution.

=Uva Ursi (Uva Ursi), Uva Ursi, U.S.P.= (Bearberry).--Leaves.

ACTION AND USES: Mild and slightly antiseptic diuretic used especially in vesical catarrh. Less effective than santal oil.

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

_Fluidextractum Uvae Ursi (Fldext. Uvae Ursi), Fluidextract of Uva Ursi, U.S.P._--Uva ursi (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 25 per cent.

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

=*Valeriana (Valer.), Valerian, U.S.P.=--Rhizome and roots.

ACTION AND USES: Used as "antispasmodic" and "nerve sedative" in hysteria and other nervous excitations. Its influence is largely psychic, owing to its strong, persistent odor.

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

_Fluidextractum Valerianae (Fldext. Valer.), Fluidextract of Valerian, N.F._--Valerian (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.

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

_Tinctura Valerianae (Tr. Valer.), Tincture of Valerian, U.S.P._--Valerian (20%), in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 69 per cent.

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

_*Tinctura Valerianae Ammoniata (Tr. Valer. Ammon.), Ammoniated Tincture of Valerian, U.S.P._--Valerian (20%) in aromatic spirit of ammonia.

Absolute alcohol content about 64 per cent.

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

=Vanilla (Vanilla), Vanilla, N.F.= (Vanilla Bean).--Cured fruit.

ACTION AND USES: Flavoring.

_Tinctura Vanillae (Tr. Vanill.), Tincture of Vanilla, N.F._--Vanilla, sugar and diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.

=Vanillinum (Vanillin.), Vanillin, U.S.P.=--The odorous principle of vanilla, sometimes prepared synthetically.

Fine, white or nearly white, crystalline needles having the odor and taste of vanilla. Soluble in water (1:100) and freely soluble in alcohol or glycerin.

ACTION AND USES: Used only as a flavoring.

DOSAGE: 0.03 Gm. or 1/2 grain (U.S.P.).

_Elixir Vanillini Compositum (Elix. Vanil. Co.), Compound Elixir of Vanillin, N.F._--Compound spirit of vanillin (2%), alcohol, glycerin, syrup, tincture of caramel and water. Absolute alcohol content about 8 per cent.

_Spiritus Vanillini Compositus (Sp. Vanil. Co.), Compound Spirit of Vanillin, N.F._--Vanillin, oil of orange, oil of cardamom, oil of cinnamon and alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 80 per cent.

=Veratrina (Veratrin.), Veratrine, U.S.P.= (Veratria).--A mixture of alkaloids from sabadilla seeds.

White or nearly white, odorless powder, intensely irritating to the nasal mucous membrane. Very slightly soluble in water (1:1760) and freely soluble in alcohol (1:2.8).

ACTION AND USES: In its action on peripheral nerve endings, it is said to resemble aconite, but has no material advantage over the latter. Has been applied (in an ointment) as a.n.a.lgesic in neuralgia. It is highly toxic, and caution should be observed in its use, especially where the skin is broken.

_Oleatum Veratrinae (Oleat. Veratrin.), Oleate of Veratrine, N.F._--Veratrine (2%) in oleic acid and olive oil.

_Unguentum Veratrinae (Ung. Veratrin.), Veratrine Ointment, N.F._--Veratrine (4%) in expressed oil of almond and benzoinated lard.

=Veratrum Viride (Verat. Vir.), Veratrum Viride, U.S.P.= (Green h.e.l.lebore, American h.e.l.lebore).--Rhizome and roots.

ACTION AND USES: Slows the heart and lowers blood pressure.

The tincture has been recommended especially in eclampsia, but is now little used.