(Not Official.)

Latin, Catechu (Gen., Catechu)

Eng., Catechu. An extract prepared from the wood of Acacia catechu.

The U. S. P. of 1900 dropped Catechu and adopted Gambir in its place, owing to the greater uniformity of the latter.

Therapeutic Action

Astringent.

Uses

Principally in the treatment of diarrhea.

Administration

Catechu in the form of the tincture is still prescribed by the profession.

1 Stelwagon: Diseases of the Skin.

2 Ashton: Practice of Gynecology.

In the treatment of gonorrhea:

Catechu Catechu 531

or

Zinci Sulphatis............

gr. xv

1

0

Plumbi Acetatis.............

gr. xx

1

3

Tincturae Opii,

Tincturae Catechu..................

āā. f3ij

2

0

Aquae..............

.q. s.Catechu Catechu 532

180

0

M.

Sig

Inject after urination. (Shake-label.)