Latin, Fel Bovis (Gen., Fellis Bovis)

Eng., Oxgall. The fresh bile of the ox, Bos taurus.

A brownish-green or dark-green liquid.

Official Preparation.

Extractum Fellis Bovis

Eng., Extract of Oxgall. Synonym, Powdered Extract of Oxgall. A powder representing eight times the strength of oxgall.

Average Dose

1 1/2 grains (0.1 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Cholagogue, purgative and intestinal antiseptic.

Uses

It is generally prescribed with other purgative agents, particularly for intestinal indigestion, tympanites, etc.

The previous Pharmacopeia did not contain a usable (dried) preparation, so the unofficial Inspissated Oxgall (Fel Bovis Inspis-satus) was the preparation most frequently employed. This should now be replaced by the official powdered extract, which answers every requirement.

M. ft. cap. no. iij.

Sig

One every two hours.