This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Latin, Adeps (Gen., Adipis)
Eng., Lard. The purified internal fat of the abdomen of the hog.
Eng., Benzoinated Lard. A soft, white solid containing the soluble constituents of 1 per cent. of Benzoin.
Pleasant odor, bland taste.
Aqueous and alcoholic liquids.
It is used as a vehicle for ointments. It is not as frequently employed as petrolatum or ointment of rose-water. It is more apt to become rancid on the druggist's shelves, or if kept for an extended time by the patient. In some localities it is so seldom employed as to render it difficult to obtain a usable article.
The following illustrates the employment of lard in prescribing.
In the treatment of scabies:
or | |||
Sulphuris Loti, | |||
Olei Cadini, | |||
Cretae Praep......................................................... | āā 3ij | 8 | |
Saponis Mollis............................................... | 3v | 19 | |
Adipis.................................................................. | q. s. | 60 |
M.
Rub in thoroughly.
Used in the treatment of grain-itch:
or | |||
Betanaphtholis..................................................... | gr.xxx | 2 | 0 |
Sulphuris Praecip.............................................. | gr.xl | 2 | 5 |
Adipis Benzoinati............................................. | q.s | 30 | 0 |
M.
Apply as directed.
1 Ohmann-Dumesnil: Diseases of the Skin.
2 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
 
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