Latin, Phosphorus

Eng., Phosphorus. Average Dose.-1/20 grain (0.0005 Gm.).

Official Preparation.

Pilulae Phosphori

Eng., Pills of Phosphorus. Each pill contains 1/100 grain (0.0006 Gm.) of the drug. Average Dose.-1 pill.

Therapeutic Action

Classed as a nerve stimulant and re-constituent.

Uses

Has been recommended for the treatment of rachitis, osteomalacia, neurasthenia, impotence, etc.

Administration

It is seldom if ever that Phosphorus should be prescribed as such by the physician, as few druggists are equipped to handle it. The official pills and many unofficial preparations containing it can be obtained.

Phosphorus is probably best ordered as:

Phosphorus Phosphorus 1158

Pil. Phosphori....................................................

no. c.

Sig

One after each meal.