Albion Walter Hewlett

Name: Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary
Author: Albion Walter Hewlett

Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

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"Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary," authored by Albion Walter Hewlett, functions as a concise reference compiling standardized pharmaceutical preparations, focusing on their compositions, characteristics, and medical applications. This work methodically outlines medications such as elixirs, tinctures, and pills, emphasizing their solubility, distinctive scents, and therapeutic purposes, while underscoring the regulatory and quality control role of the Pharmacopeia and National Formulary in healthcare.

Hewlett’s text addresses the intricacies of substances like cinchonae, glycerin, and effervescent salts, providing dosages and warnings regarding their effectiveness, ultimately reinforcing the importance of standardized pharmaceutical guidelines for dependable clinical results.

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Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ The Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary are now recognized by federal and state laws as standards for drugs and their preparations. Physicians who prescribe Pharmacopeial or National Formulary drugs or preparations, therefore, are more likely to obtain a good and constant quality than if they prescribe unofficial articles, i.e., articles that have no legalized standard. Hence medical men are interested in knowing what drugs and preparations are included in these two books of standards. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ SALES EFFERVESCENTES, GRANULAR EFFERVESCENT SALTS.—Effervescent salts are mixtures of active constituents with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and tartaric acid. They are usually directed to be produced and dispensed in coarse granules. Their advantage over other methods of administering active ingredients is rather doubtful. For effervescent salts included in the Pharmacopeia and in the National Formulary, see under the names of the active ingredients. For Sal Carolinum Factitium and Sal Carolinum Factitium Effervescens, see under Sodii Sulphas ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ A heavy, clear, colorless liquid, with an ethereal odor and a sweet taste resembling that of chloroform. Slightly soluble in water and miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether or fixed or volatile oils.
Action and Uses: Has been recommended as a sedative in the treatment of whooping-cough. Opinions differ as to its value.
Dosage: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.) , preferably dissolved in almond oil or dropped on sugar. Bromoform is too dense to be dispensed safely with aqueous vehicles. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Action and Uses: Has been used as a bitter tonic (without advantage over gentian) and as a mild laxative in habitual constipation (inferior to drugs like cascara sagrada) ; has no specific action on the liver.
Dosage: 10 Gm. or 2-1/2 drachms (U.S.P.) .
Elixir Taraxaci Compositum (Elix. Tarax. Co.) , Compound Elixir of Taraxacum, N.F.—Fluidextract of taraxacum (3.5%) , fluidextract of wild cherry (2%) , fluidextract of glycyrrhiza, tincture of sweet orange peel, tincture of cinnamon, compound tincture of cardamom and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content, about 28 per cent. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Mangani Citras Solubilis (Mangan. Cit. Sol.) , Soluble Manganese Citrate, N.F. (Manganese and Sodium Citrate) .
Yellowish or pinkish white powder or translucent scales, odorless and having a slightly bitter, astringent taste. Freely soluble in water (1:4) and nearly insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Manganese salts have been tried as hematinic tonics, but are of very doubtful value. The choice among the various salts is a matter of convenience. The soluble citrate is typical of the soluble manganese salts, the dioxide of the insoluble.
Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.) . ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ The alcohol of the elixirs and wines may be distinctly harmful in gastric disorders, while the other ingredients of the many complex mixtures need be prescribed only when direct indications for them exist. Many of these mixtures are irrational.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.) .
Elixir Cinchonae Alkaloidorum, Ferri et Pepsini (Elix. Cinchon. Ferr. et Pepsin.) , Elixir of Cinchona Alkaloids, Iron and Pepsin, N.F. (Elixir Cinchonae, Ferri et Pepsini, N.F. III, Elixir of Calisaya, Alkaloidal with Iron and Pepsin) .—Glycerite of pepsin (20%) and elixir of cinchona alkaloids and iron. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Amorphous, glassy masses or white, crystalline masses or powder. Slowly soluble in water (about 1:100) , slightly soluble in alcohol and ether and freely soluble in glycerine. Readily dissolved by hydrochloric acid or by alkaline solutions.
Action and Uses: Believed to modify nutrition. Used as tonic in anemias, nervous diseases, etc., in skin diseases and in some forms of malaria. Externally, a mild escharotic, but the danger of poisoning prevents its general use. Likely to produce nephritis. A very common poison.
Dosage: 0.002 Gm. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Is not absorbed by the intestine and has no nutritive properties.
Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.) .
Nebula Aromatica (Nebul. Arom.) , Aromatic Oil Spray, N.F. (Aromatol) .—Light liquid petrolatum aromatized with phenol, menthol, thymol, camphor, benzoic acid, eucalyptol, oil of cinnamon, oil of clove and methyl salicylate.
Uses: An aromatic spray.
Petroxolinum Liquidum (Petrox. Liq.) , Liquid Petroxolin, N.F. (Petrolatum Saponatum Liquidum, N.F. III, Liquid Petrox) .—Light liquid petrolatum and ammonium oleate, scented with oil of lavender and diluted with water and alcohol. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Should be used with special caution in cases of weakened heart or blood vessels. Continued use is likely to produce a habit.
Dosage: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.) , in solution. Decomposed by alkalies; should not be dispensed in liquids containing both bromides and alcohol.
Mistura Chloralis et Potassii Bromidi Composita (Mist. Chloral. et Pot. Brom. Co.) , Compound Mixture of Chloral and Potassium Bromide, N.F. (Chloral and Bromide Compound) .—Hydrated chloral (20%) , potassium bromide (20%) , extract of hyoscyamus (0.2%) in water. The formula calls for cannabis but this is filtered out. ”

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Source: Gutenberg

Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ A white or whitish solid or powder, having a faint, peculiar odor and an alkaline taste.
Action and Uses: Used chiefly as a detergent and in solution as a vehicle for liniments. Also an ingredient of pills containing resinous drugs like aloes and scammony.
Emplastrum Saponis (Emp. Sapon.) , Soap Plaster, N.F.—Made from soap (10%) and lead plaster (90%) .
Linimentum Saponato-Camphoratum (Lin. Sapon.-Camph.) , Camphorated Soap Liniment, N.F. (Opodeldoc, Solid Opodeldoc) .—Camphor (2.5%) , ammonia water, sodium stearate, oil of thyme, oil of rosemary, alcohol and water. ”

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Albion Walter Hewlett, Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary

“ Antidiph.) , Antidiphtheric Serum, U.S.P. (Diphtheria Antitoxin) .—Serum from a horse properly immunized against diphtheria toxin; has a potency of not less than 250 antitoxic units per Cc.
Action and Uses: Curative and prophylactic agent in diphtheria. The possibility of serum disease must be remembered. Caution should be exercised when antidiphtheric serum is administered to persons who have had asthma, and, above all, “horse asthma.” ”

Albion Walter Hewlett

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