Latin, Scilla

Eng., Squill. The bulb of Urginea maritima. Average Dose.-l 1/2 grains (0.1 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Acetum Scillae

Eng., Vinegar of Squill. Represents 10 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Fluidextractum Scillae

Eng., Fluidextract of Squill. Average Dose.- 1 1/2 minims (0.1 mil).

Syrupus Scillae

Eng., Syrup of Squill. Represents 4.5 per cent. of the drug. Contains some Acetic Acid.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Syrupus Scillae Compositus

Eng., Compound Syrup of Squill. Synonym, Hive Syrup. Represents Squill 8 per cent., Senega 8 per cent., Antimony and Potassium Tartrate 0.2 per cent.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Tinctura Scillae

Eng., Tincture of Squill. Represents 10 per cent. of the drug.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Therapeutic Action

Expectorant, diuretic, emetic.

Uses

Employed in the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, cardiac diseases, dropsy, etc. Not often prescribed.

Administration

When employed as a diuretic, Powdered Squill is the form of common choice. (See Digitalis.) It is usually combined with other agents and administered in pills or capsules. As an expectorant the syrup is sometimes prescribed. It is usually associated with other agents.

Squill and its preparation are not often used by the profession.