Latin, Lactucarium

Eng., Lactucarium. Synonym, Lettuce. The dried milk-juice of Lactuca virosa. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).

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Official Preparations.

Syrupus Lactucarii

Eng., Syrup of Lactucarium. Represents 5 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

2 1/2 fluidrachms (10 mils).

Tinctura Lactucarii

Eng., Tincture of Lactucarium. Represents SO per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Sedative, hypnotic. Uses.-Has been recommended for whooping-cough, hysteria, neurasthenia, etc. Seldom prescribed.