Acidum Camphoricum - Acidi Camphorici - Camphoric Acid (U. S. P.)
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This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
Acidum Camphoricum - Acidi Camphorici - Camphoric Acid (U. S. P.)
-Definition. - A dibasic organic acid, C8H14(COOH)2, obtained by the oxidation of camphor.
Origin. - Obtained by the oxidation of camphor through the action of nitric acid.
Description and Properties. - White, acicular crystals, odorless, and of a weak, acid, and slightly astringent taste. Soluble in hot water, alcohol, ether, and fatty oils; almost insoluble in cold water.
Dose. - 10-30 grains (0.6-2.0 Gm.) [15 grains (1 Gm.), U. S. P.].
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