This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Latin, Vanillinum
Eng., Vanillin. White or nearly white crystalline needles-occurs naturally in vanilla or made synthetically.
1/2 grain (0.03 Gm.).
Vanillin is extensively used as a flavoring agent, but is not often a prescription ingredient.
 
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