Adjuvans; a combination of Orange, Wild Cherry, Glycyr-rhiza, Coriander, and Caraway.

Except for the exhibition of Quinine this is the most effective of the adjuvant Elixirs.

Eriodictyi Aromaticum (Arom. Elixir Yerba Santa; Elixir Corrigens). - A solution of Yerba Santa in Comp. Elixir of Taraxacum, intended as a vehicle for Quinine and other bitter remedies.

Glycyrrhizae (Elixir of Licorice); a solution of Licorice in Aromatic Elixir, the most effective vehicle for Quinine. Glycyrrhizae Aromaticum; Elixir of Licorice, with the addition of strong aromatics. Taraxaci Compositum; an improved form of this well-known compound, useful as a mild adjuvant. Medicinal Elixirs.- These comprise the Elixirs mostly in use; also, a number of preparations in which the prescriber will find satisfactory substitutes, designated by scientific titles and of definite strength and uniform composition, intended to replace various nostrums.

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachm. grains.

4 Cc. Gm.

Acidi Salicylici................................................................

5

0.3

Ammonii Bromidi..............................................................

5

0.3

Ammonii Velerianatis

2

0.12

The odor and taste of the salt being well covered by the addition of vanilla and a little chloroform.

Ammonii Valerianatis et Quininae. - The above, with Quinine Hydrochlorate ................................

1/4

0.015

Apii Graveolentis (Celery Compound). - Containing Celery, Coca, Kola, and Viburnum,

each.................................................................................

4

0.25

Bismuthi. - Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate ................

2

0.12

Buchu .................

7 1/2

0.5

Buchu Compositum. - Buchu, Cubeb, Juniper,

and Uva Ursi, combined..................................................

15

1.

Buchu et Potassii Acetatis. - Elixir Buchu, with Potassium Acetate.........

5

0.3

Caffeinae. - Caffeine (in solution in Hydro-bromic Acid)..............

1

0.06

Calcii Bromidi.............

5

0.3

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachm. Grains.

4 Cc. Gm.

Calcii Hypophosphitis..........

2

0.12

Calcii Lactophosphatis. - Calcium Lactate (in

Phosphoric Acid) .........................................................

1

0.06

Catharticum Compositum. - Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) contains Senna 7 1/2 grains (0.5); Podophyllum 4 grains (0.25); Leptandra and Jalap, each 3 grains (0.2); Rochelle Salts 7 1/2 grains (0.5); and Sodium Bicarbonate 1 grain (0.06). The mixture should be shaken.

Chloroformi Compositum. - A mixture of equal parts of Chloroform, Tincture of Opium, Spirit of Camphor, Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia, and Alcohol, flavored with Cinnamon. The old title, "Chloroform Paregoric," is recommended to be abandoned for the above. Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) contains 1 grain (0.06) of Opium and 11 minims (0.7) of Chloroform.

Cinchonae (Elixir Calisaya). - This preparation is from the best Calisaya Bark, representing about 2 grains (0.12) in each fluidrachm (4 Cc.). It is preferable to preparations made from Quinine and the cheaper alkaloids in being a more agreeable and effective anti-periodic tonic.

Cinchonae et Ferri (Calisaya and Iron; Fer-rated Elixir of Calisaya). - Phosphate of Iron .

2

0.12

Cinchonae et Hypophosphitum. - Calcium and

Sodium Hypophosphites, each ....................................

1

0.06

Cinchonae, Ferri, Bismuthi et Strychninae.

- Phosphate of Iron ..................................................

2

.12

Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate ......................................

1

0.06

Strychnine Sulphate .........................................................

1/100

0.0007

Cinchonae, Ferri et Bismuthi. - Phosphate of

Iron ...........................................................................

2

0.12

Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate .................................

I

0.06

Cinchonae Ferri et Calcii Lactophosphatis.

- Phosphate of Iron ................................................

1 1/2

0.1

Calcium Lactophosphate........................................about

1

0.06

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachm. Grains.

4 Cc.

Gm.

Cinchonae, Ferri et Pepsini. - Phosphate of

Iron...............................................................................

1 1/2

0.1

Pepsin .............................................................................

1

0.06

Cinchonae, Ferri et Strychninae. - Phosphate

of Iron..........................................................................

2

0.12

Sulphate of Strychnine ..................................................

1/100

0.0007

Cinchonae, Pepsini et Strychninae. - Containing smaller quantities of the Cinchona Alkaloids, Pepsin 1 grain (0.06), and Sulphate

of Strychnine.................................................................

1/100

0.0007

Cocae (Coca). - Leaves, Erythroxylon Coca....................

7 1/2

0.5

Cocae et Guaranae. - Coca and Guarana, of each

7 1/2

0.5

Corydalis Compositum. - Containing of Cory-dalis, Stillingia, Iris, and Xanthoxylum,

combined .....................................................................

15

I.

Potassium Iodide ...........................................................

3

0.2

Digestivum Compositum. - Containing about 5 grains (0.3) of Pulvis Digestivus in each fluidrachm (4 Cc.).

Eucalypti. - Eucalyptus Globulus ...................................

7 1/2

0.5

Euonymi (Wahoo). - Euonymus Atropurpureus

10

0.6

Ferri Hypophosphitis. - Hypophosphite of Iron (ferric).............

1

00.6

Ferri Lactatis.............

1

0.06

Ferri Phosphatis. - Phosphate of Iron (U. S. P.)

2

0.12

Ferri Phosphatis, Cinchonidinae et Strych-

ninae. - Phosphate of Iron............................................

2

0.12

Cinchonidine ..................................................................

1/2

0.03

Sulphate of Strychnine.........

1/100

0.0007

Ferri Phosphatis, Quinine et Strychninae. - Phosphate of Iron, 1 grain (0.06); Qui-

nine.....................................................................................

1

0.03

Sulphate of Strychnine ..................................................

1/64

0.001

Ferri Pyrophosphatis..........

2

0.12

Ferri, Quininae et Strychninae. - Ferric Chloride, 1 grain (0.06); Quinine Hydrochlorate

1/2

0.03

Sulphate of Strychnine.........

1/100

0.0007

Frangulae (Buckthorn). - Rhamnus Frangula..................

15

1.

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachi Grains.

4 Cc. Gm.

Gentianae ........................................................................

2

0.12

Gentianae cum Tinctura Ferri Chloridi. -

Tincture Citro-chloride of Iron ..................................

5

0.3

Gentianae et Ferri Phosphatis (ferrophos-

phated). - Phosphate of Iron.........................................

1

0.06

Grindeliae. - Grindelia Robusta.......................................

4

0.25

Guaranae. - Paullinia Cupana ..........................................

12

0.75

Humuli ............................................................................

7 1/2

0.5

Hypophosphitum. - Calcium Hypophosphite....................

3

0.2

Sodium and Potassium Hypophosphites, each

1

0.06

Hypophosphitum cum Ferro. - Calcium and Sodium Hypophosphite, each......

1

0.06

Potassium and Iron Hypophosphites, each.......................

1/2

0.03

Lithii Bromidi...................................................................

5

0.3

Lithii Citratis ................................................................

5

0.3

Lithii Salicylatis ...........................................................

5

0.3

Malti et Ferri. - Phosphate of Iron...............................

1

0.06

Malt Extract..............

15

1.

Paraldehydi. - Paraldehyde ...........................................

15

1.

Pepsini. Pepsin .................................................................

1

0.06

Pepsini, Bismuthi et Strychninae. - Elixir Pepsin and Bismuth, and Strychnine.................................

1/100

0.0007

Pepsini et Bismuthi. - Pepsin

1

0.06

Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate......

2

0.12

Pepsini et Ferri. - Elixir of Pepsin and Tincture Citro-chloride of Iron.......

5.

0.3

Phosphori et Nucis Vomicae. - Elixir Phosphorus, with Tincture Nux Vomica............................

2

0.12

Picis Compositum. - A combination of Prunus Virginiana, Tolu, Methylic Alcohol, and Sul-

phate of Morphine ......................................................

1/50

0.0015

Pilocarpi (Jaborandi). - Pilocarpus Selloanus.................

4

0.25

Potassi Acetatis............

5

0.3

Potassii Acetatis et Juniperi. - Elixir Potass.

Acet. with Juniper........................................................

7 1/2

0.5

Potassii Bromidi. - Potassium Bromide, effectually masked in Adjuvant Elixir.................................

10

0.6

An Elixir half this strength has also been used.

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachm. Grains.

4 Cc.

Gm.

Quininae Compositum (Red). - Sulphates of Quinine, 1/8 grain (0.008), Cinchonidine and Cinchonine, each............

1/16

0.004

Chiefly intended as a substitue for Elixir Cinchona when the administration of other constituents of the bark may be deemed objectionable.

Quinine et Phosphatum Compositum. - Quinine Sulphate............

1/4

0.015

Phosphate of Iron................................................................

1

0.06

Calcium Lactophosphate............................................................

3/4

0.05

Quinine Valerianatis et Strychninae. - Va-

lerianate of Quinine .................................................

1

0.06

Sulphate of Strychnine .....................................................

1/100

0.0007

Rhamni Purshianae (Cascara Sagrada). - Rham-nus Purshiana, its bitterness effectually masked with Elixirs of Glycyrrhiza and Taraxacum

Compound ....................................................................

15

1.

Rhamni Purshianae Compositum (Laxative Elixir; Elixir Purgans). - Cascara Sagrada .................

7 1/2

0.5

Senna and Juglans, each .....................................................

5

0.3

Associated with aromatics and correctives; a most effective laxative in doses of from 1 to 2 fluidrachms (4-8 Cc.).

Rhei. - Sweet Tincture of Rhubarb, representing Rhubarb..............

2 1/4

0.15

Rhei et Magnesiae Acetatis. - Magnesium Acetate, 4 grains (0.25); Rhubarb.....

7 1/2

0.5

Rubi Compositum (Blackberry Compound). - Blackberry Root, Galls, and Cinnamon (Saigon), in equal proportions, combined ...........................

10

0.6

with smaller quantities of Cloves, Mace, and Ginger, in Blackberry Juice and Syrup. Sodii Bromidi. - Sodium Bromide, in Adjuvant

Elixir..............................................................................

10

0.6

Sodii Hypophosphitum..........

2

0.12

Sodii Salicylatis (to be freshly prepared when

required for use)...............................................................

5

0.3

Elixir -

Active Drug in

1 Fluidrachm. Grains.

4 Cc. Gm.

Stillingae Compositum. - Compound Fluid Extract of Stillingia, N. F.........

15

1.

Strychninae Valerianatis.........

1/100

0.0007

Turnerae (Damiana). - Turnera Aphrodisiaca......................

10

0.6

Viburni Opuli Compositum. - Viburnum Opu-lus, Aletris Farinosa, each.......

5

0.3

Trillium (Beth Root)..........

10

0.6

Viburni Prunifolii (Black Haw)......

7 1/2

0.5

Zinci Valerianatis. - Zinc Valerianate.............................

1

0.06

Cordiale Rubi Fructus (Blackberry Cordial). - An aromatic Syrup of Blackberry Juice, used as a mild astringent in bowel complaints.

Succus Limonis cum Pepsino (Lime Juice and Pepsin). - Each fluidrachm (4 Cc.) represents 2 grains (0.12) of Pepsin.