Latin, Adeps (Gen., Adipis)

Eng., Lard. The purified internal fat of the abdomen of the hog.

Official Preparation.

Adeps Benzoinatus (Gen., Adipis Benzoinati)

Eng., Benzoinated Lard. A soft, white solid containing the soluble constituents of 1 per cent. of Benzoin.

Odor And Taste

Pleasant odor, bland taste.

Incompatibles

Aqueous and alcoholic liquids.

Therapeutic Action

Emollient.

Uses

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.

Administration

The following illustrates the employment of lard in prescribing.

In the treatment of scabies:

Adeps Lard 174

or

Sulphuris Loti,

Olei Cadini,

Cretae Praep.........................................................

āā 3ij

8

Saponis Mollis...............................................

3v

19

Adipis..................................................................

q. s.Adeps Lard 175

60

M.

Sig

Rub in thoroughly.

Used in the treatment of grain-itch:

Adeps Lard 176

or

Betanaphtholis.....................................................

gr.xxx

2

0

Sulphuris Praecip..............................................

gr.xl

2

5

Adipis Benzoinati.............................................

q.sAdeps Lard 177

30

0

M.

Sig

Apply as directed.

1 Ohmann-Dumesnil: Diseases of the Skin.

2 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.