CORRECTED PRESCRIPTIONS 
FOR 
PHARMACY TECHNICIANS 
COMPILED AND PUBLISHED AT THE 
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT 
ENLISTED TECHNICIANS SCHOOL 
(.LETTERMAN GENERAL HOSPITAL 
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 1942 
FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS. Rx 
Hydrargyrum Chloridum Corrosivum 0.75 
Sacchari 2.00 
M. FT. Chart, vi 
Sig, - One at night. 
1. Form; 
The nominative form of the title is incorrect. It should read 
"HYDRARGYRI CHLORIDI CORROSIVI". 
"Sacchari" is an old form. The official title is SUCROSUM, In the 
inscription it would be in the genetive SUCROSI. 
2. The proscription as written is intelligible. 
3. Dosage: 
Tliis dose of bichloride is excessive, and would probably prove fatal, 
A dose this size of mild chloride of mercury night conceivably be 
given. This is what is intended, here. 
4. There are no incompatibilities except the excessive dose. 
) 
5. Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Hydrargyri Chloridi Ilitis 0,75 
Sucrosl 2.00 
K, ft. Cha.rt. vi. 
Sig. - One at night. 
1a Rx 
Oloi Terebinthinae Roc. 
Aquae Distillatae qs. 
Hi see secimdem arten 
Sig. - One tcaspoonful three times a day. 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Ambiguity; 
None. 
Dosage; 
Proper. 
In c ompatibili ty; 
The prescription would present an incompatibility but for the dir- 
ections to the compounder. An emulsion is clearly intended. The emulsion 
is best made with 5 gm, of acacia. Place the Oil of Turpentine into a 
perfectly dry bottle, add the Acacia and mix well. Then add exactly 10 cc. 
of water and agitate till an emulsion is formed. Gr a dully add the remin- 
der of the water, agitating after each addition. 
Corrected Prescription: 
2a Rx 
Acidi Boracici 5.0 
Aquae Distillatae 60,0 
M. Ft. Collyr. 
Sig. - Tvro drops in each eye every hour. 
Form: 
Satisfactory, 
Ambiguity; 
Acidi Boracici is probably satisfactory yet would be more properly 
written as Acidun Boricun. 
Dosage: 
Proper. 
Incompatibility: 
There is too much acid to dissolve in the amount of water present. 
A saturated solution should be prepared by filtering out the excess. 
If crystals of the acid arc used, filtration is easier. 
Corrected Prescription; 
3a Rx. 
Calcii Lact. 15.0 
Aq. Month. Pip 
Q. S. 60.0 
M ft. Sol. 
Si": 2 cc at mealtime. 
Pom; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients per dose: 
Calc. Lact. The dose of Calcium Lactate is satisfactory. 
Therapeutic Value: Treatment of Calcium deficiency. 
Inc ompatabili ty: 
Calcium Lactate is soluble 1 Gm. in 20 cc of water, therefore, 
a mixture mil have to be. prepared and dispensed as such. To heat 
the mixture will form a gelatinous mass. 
Calcium Lactate is not on the supply table, therefore, when 
asked to compound such a prescription ask the doctor to permit the 
substitution of Calcium Gluconate. The dose in this case should be 
altered to about five times that of Calcium Lactate. 
Method of Compounding: 
Place the Calcium Gluconate or Lactate in mortar and 
triturate with a snail amount of water until a paste is formed - 
then q.s. to 60 cc and dispense with "shake well" lablc. 
4a Rx 
-xid Nltrorauriat. Dil. 30 
Spir. Annonii Aron. 30 
ti r 
1 
Gig. Two (2) drops in water every two (2) hours. 
Form: 
Latin and English in First ingredient. Latin would be Acidi Nitro- 
muriatic! Diluti, or more nodcrnly, Acidun Nitrohydrochloricuri Dilutun. 
Amncnii is incorrect; should be ammoniac-, or Sp. Ammon. Aron. 
Ambiguity: 
None. 
Dosage: 
Dosage is rather minute. Probably 
for a very small child. 
Incompatibility: 
Chemical The Airnioniun carbonate of the spirit is neutralized hj the 
acid, probably completely, with the formation of anirsoniuri chloride and 
ammonium nitrate. 
Pharmaceutical 'Hie aromatic oils of the spirit are precipitated by 
the addition of the dilute acid which, of course, is aqueous. 
There is no way to prevent or correct these incompatibilities. Hie 
preparations should ho dispensed and administered separately. 
Corrected Pr e scr ip ti on: 
Rx 
Acid Nitrohydrochlor. Dil. 30 
Sp. Aranon. Aron. 30 
x xm 
Gig. Two drops in water every two hours. 
5a Rx 
Hydrargyri Protoiodidi 1.0 
Potasbii lodidi 10.0 
Tincturae Cardarriorii 
Compcsitae q.s. 90.0 
M 
X'-’X • 
Sig. 4 cc c.i.d. 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Ambiguity: 
None. 
Dosage: 
Dosage v/ould be satisfactory if the ingredients remained as they 
are written. In the excess of iodide, however, the protoiodide is 
gradually changed to mercuric (red) iodide, the dose of which is much 
smaller. 
In c ompa tib ili ty: 
As stated above, the mercurous iodide is oxided to mercuric iodide. 
As the amount present would make a dangerous mixture the preparation should 
not be dispensed. 
Corrected Prescription: 
6a Rx 
Extracti Nucis Vomicae Pulverati 0.015 
Extract! Digitalis 0.015 
Sacchari Lactis q.s. 
Mi see et fiat capsulae numero xxiv 
Sig, One capsule three (3) tines a day. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Ambiguity: 
None. 
Dosage: 
The dose is very small, 0.015/24 or 0.0006 gm. of each extract per 
capsule. In a case of this kind, where the amount of each drug in the 
whole prescription is almost exactly an average adult dose, the question 
arises whether or not the amount written is intended for each dose. In 
the above prescription, this was intended. 
Inc onpatibili ty: 
Only the dosage. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Extract! Nucis Vomicae Pulverati 0.015 
Extract! Digitalis 0.015 
Sacchari Lactis q.s. 
Misce et fiat tales capsulae nuraero xxiv 
Sig. One capsule three tines a day. 
7a Rx 
Sodii Citratis 
Sp. Aetheris Nitrosi aa 
Syr. 
Aquae aa 
liisce secundera artem 
Sig. 4 cc. q. 4h. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. The former name for spirit of ethyl nitrite is used. 
Ambiguity; 
None. 
Dosage: 
Satisfactory. 
Incompatibility; 
The prescription presents a perfect case of salting out. The rather 
concentrated solution of sodium citrate throws out a solution the ethyl 
nitrite, which if ■warn, rapidly volatilises. There are several remedies. 
The obvious one would be to increase the volume, and the dose 
correspondingly. Probably the easiest solution, however, is to add 5 to 
10 gm, of acacia to the preparation before adding the niter. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Sodii Citratis 
Sp. Aeth. Nitrit. aa 
-h-caciae 
Syr. Tolu 
Aquas q.s. 
M. ft. mist. 
Sig. 4 cc p.c. 
OR 
Rx 
Sodii Citratis 
Sp. Aeth. Nitrit. aa 
Syrupi Tolu 
Aquae q.s. 
ii m 11 • SOl • 
Sig. 05 cc 
Lable: One teaspoonful ffelsv- 
8a Rx 
Acidi Carbolic! 7.5 
Aquae 22.5 
M. et Sig. Apply with a brush. 
Form: 
The name acidi carbolici while not incorrect is less preferable from 
any standpoint to the present title. 
Ambiguity: 
None. 
Dosage; 
See incompatibility. 
Incompatibility: 
There is more phenol in the mixture than will dissolve. If dispensed 
as written the heavier phenol will settle to the bottom. If fresh this 
would not be easily noticed and the last portions of the liquid would 
be nearly pure phenol. The remedy is to mix the phenol first with an 
equal volume of glycerin, when it is perfectly soluble. 
Corrected Prescription 
Rx 
Phenolis 7.5 
Glycerini 7.5 
Aquae 15.0 
M. 
Sig. Apply with a brush. 
9a Rx 
Potass, Chlorat 
Ac. Hydrochior. 
Aquae Dost. q.s. 
M. S. A. 
as directed for throat. 
Form 
Satisfactory. Lable should be corrected to read - in 
cups of warm water as a gargle. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredient 
Doses satisfactory. 
Therapeutic value: Antiseptic. 
Incompatibility; None 
Method of Compounding; 
This solution is very similar to one formerly official as 
compound solution of chlorine. Depending upon the manner in which 
it is mixed, two rather different preparations are obtained. If 
the chlorate is dissolved in water (almost all of it will dissolve) 
and the acid added last, the reaction takes place only slowly and 
incompletely. The intention is to place the chlorate in a larger 
bottle (200 cc) add the acid and close the bottle loosely with a 
funnel stoppered with moistened cotton. When the reaction is almost 
completed (no more effervescence) water is added through the funnel 
and the bottle agitated until no more chlorine will dissolve. The 
solution is then transferred to a 50 cc bottle. Needless to say that 
the solutions should all be cold. 
10a Rx 
Quinine Sulfate 2 
Potass. Acetate 8 
Arom. Sulf.Acid. 2 
Aq. Dest. qs 30. 
M. 
Sig. Teaspoonful before meals. 
Form: 
Aq. Dest. is the only ingredient written in Latin. The subscription is 
also a Latin abbreviation. Otherwise the prescription is written in 
English. 
Official abbreviations and doses of each ingredient: 
Quin. Sulf. .25 Gn. 
Pot.Acet. 1.00 Gn, 
Acid,Sulfuric.Arom, .25 cc. 
Aq, Dest. 
Inc ompa tibility; 
Quinine acetate is precipitated. 
Method of compounding: 
There is no way to avoid, the precipitate save dispensing the pot. 
acet. in a separate solution. Nor can a suspending agent be used in the 
very acid liquid. 
Mix the quinine sulfate and aromatic sulfuric acid and add half the 
water. Dissolve the potassium acetate in the other half of the water and 
add it to the first solution. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
No. 12 Dr. 
SHAKE VffiLL BEFORE USING. 
One (l) teaspoonful before 
meals. 
For Jan. 32,1330. 
Rx 
Quine ine Sulfate 2 cc. 
Potassium Acetate 8 cc. 
Aromatic Sulfuric Acid 2 cc. 
Distilled Viator to. make 30 cc. 
Mix them. 
Lable- Teaspoonful before meals. 
12a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Tincturae Ferri Chloridum 
Liquoris Ammoniac Acetas 
Ammonii Carbonate- 
Syrup i Aurantii 
Aquae qs 
I'd.see ft, mist. 
12. 
15. 
2. 
30. 
240. 
Sig. 4 cc. A.M, and P.K, 
Form and ambiguities: 
All ingredients should be written in the genitive case, as follows: 
... Chloridi,...Acetatis,...Carbonatis. 
Latin genitive for ammonium is ammonii not ammoniac. 
Hie prescription is not ambiguous. 
U.S.P. or N.F. Atoreviation and dose of each ingredient 
Tr. Forr. Chlor. 0.2 cc/dose 
Liq. Ammon. Acet. 0.25 cc/dose 
Ammon. Garb. 0.03 cc/dose 
Syr. Aurant. 0.5 cc/dose 
0,2 cc/dose 
Incompatibilities: (Include excessive dosage if any) 
Ammonium Carbonate precipitates the iron as basic carbonate and oxide. 
Ammonium Carbonate reacts with acid of the syrup to liberate COg. 
It is probable also that in the concentrations present, iron will be 
also precipitated by the citrates present in the syrup. 
Method of compounding: 
If physician vd.ll consent, the use of tincture of ferric citrochloride 
will eliminate most of the difficulty. 
The carbonate-acid reaction impairs the taste of the prescription, 
but is harmless. The amount of citric acid present will not 
appreciably affect the dose of ammonium carbonate. Nothing would bo 
done about it normally. 
If it is infeasible to use the citrochloride tincture, 0.5 gm. of 
tragacanth would suspend the iron oxide, which, however, is inert. 
Corrected Prescription 
Rx 
Tincturac Fcrri Chloridi 12. 
Liquoris Ammonii Acetatis 15. 
Ammonii Carbonatis 2, 
Syrupi Aurantii 50. 
Aquae qs 240. 
Misee ft. mist. 
Sig. 4 cc, morning and evening. 
13a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Zinci Oxidi 3. 
Lin. Cal. qs.6o. 
M. 
Sig. Apply locally. 
Form and ambiquity: 
Lin. be either linimentum calcis or linimentum calaminae 
out or at least the N.F. abbreviation used. 
Interpret.a-tiorT'woulid' be- difficult, here. Linimentum calcis is more 
the linimentum calaminae already contains the oxide. 
U.S.P. Abbreviation of each ingredient 
Zinc. Oxid. 
Lirf, Caleb 
Incompatibilities; 
The zinc oxide breaks down the emulsion, completely, into the water 
and oil. The preparation is quite unsightly. 
Method of preparation: 
If the zinc oxide is triturated with 30 cc. of lime water and the 
suspension placed into the container, then the linseed oil (30 cc.) 
added and the whole mixture agitated, a creamy mixture results. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Zinci Oxidi 8. 
Linimenti Calcis qs 60. 
M. 
Sig. Apply locally. 
14a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Liq. Pot. Cit. 
Sp. Nit. Aeth. 
Syr. aa 30.0 
Tr. Aconite 30. 
M. 
Sig. Tablespoonful t.d. 
Form and ambiguity: 
Not all of the abbreviations used are the official ones, but those 
used are clear to the compounder. 
The prescription is a mixture of Latin and English. 
T.d. while not frequently encountered, is cometimes used, for t.i.d. 
U.S.P. or N.F. abbreviation and dose of each ingredient: 
Liq. Pot. Cit. 4 cc/dose 
Sp. Aeth. Nitrit. 4 cc/dose 
Syr. not abbreviated 4 cc/dose 
Tr. Aconit. 4 cc/dose 
Incompatibilities (including any excessive dosage): 
The dose of the tincture of aconite is too large and the mixture 
should not be dispensed as written. 
Method of compounding; 
The physician should be consulted regarding the dose. There are two 
possibilities for explaining the error: first that 3.0 should have 
been written; second that the directions should have been - 
Teaspoonful t.d. 
The large but not excessive dose of spirit of ethyl nitrite suggests 
the latter. 
Corrected Prescription 
Rx 
Liquoris Potassii Citratis 
Spirit! Aethylis Nitritis 
Syrupi 
Tincturae Aconiti aa 30.0 
M, 
Sig, Teaspoonful three times a day. 
15a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Acidi Acetylsalicylici 2.0 
Codeinae 0.4 
Aminopyrinae 2.0 
M, et div. in chart, cerat. vi 
Sig. One powder at night. 
Form and ambiguity: 
The form of the prescription is satisfactory and what is meant is 
clear. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each ingredient; 
Acid. Acetylsal. 0.3 Gm./dose 
Coriein. 0.07 Gm./dose 
Aminopyrin. 0.3 Gm./dose 
Incompatibility (including any excessive dosage): 
The dose of codeine is quite large and in addition the acetylsali- 
cylic acid has a synergistic action. However, the directions are one pow- 
der a day. This is a prescription requiring tact on the part of the com- 
pounder, for unless something was known of the habits of the prescriber anc 
the patient, the dose should be checked. 
Method of compounding; 
Triturate the drugs together and weigh-out 1/6 of the mixed drugs 
into each waxed paper. 
Corrected Prescription; 
The prescription is correct as written. 
16a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Saturated Solution of 
Potassium lodide 30 
Sig. gtt. xas directed. 
Form and ambiguity: 
Form satisfactory. No ambiguity. 
(it is not necessary to write the ingredients in Latin.) 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient: 
Liq. Pot. lodid. 
10 drops/dose 
Approximately 0.6 Gm. of KI per dose. 
Incompatibility (including excessive dosage, if any) 
None. 
Method of compounding: 
Dispense the N.F. solution or prepare the solution as directed in the 
N.F. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Correct as written. 
17a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Pernang, of Potash 2 
Glycerin 30 
M. ft. sol. 
Sig. For local application. 
Form and ambiguity; 
The form of the prescription is satisfactory, although an old form 
of the title potassium permanganate is used. The prescription is 
written in English except for the subscription. 
Official abbreviation of each ingredient; 
Pot. Permang. 
Glycerin. 
Incompatability; 
Glycerin is oxided by the permanganate more or less rapidly 
according to the concentration. If the permanganate is first powdered 
by trituration, and a small amount of glycerin added, the mixture 
will take fire. If a larger amount of glycerin is added the reaction 
will proceed more slowly with only the generation of heat. In any 
case, practically all of the permanganate will be decomposed in a 
very short time. The preparation is utterly useless. 
Method of compounding; 
Not to be compounded. 
Corrected Prescription; 
18a PRESCRIPTION STUDY 
Rx 
Cocainae Kur, 
Argenti Nitras 
Aquae Best. qs. 
Ft. collyr, 
Sig. Apply to the eyes as 
required. 
Form; 
Cocainae Murias is an old name for Cocainae Hydrochloridum. 
Nitras should be nitratis, a genitive. 
No ambiguity. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient: 
Cocain. Hydrochlor, No dose is given. The solution would contain 
Arg, Nitras (Nitrat.) 1% of cocaine and 1/6% of silver nitrate. 
Aq. Best. One could reason that a dose of up to five 
drops into the eye would be safe, depending 
upon the frequency. 
Incompatibility (including excessive dosage if any): 
Silver nitrate is precipitated by chlorides. The silver would all 
be precipitated in a short time, leaving the cocaine in solution as 
the nitrate. 
Method of compounding: 
There are several possibilities, but in any case, the precipitate in 
the collyrium would not be desired. 
If cocaine (alkaloid) is available it should be used, along with 
just sufficient nitric acid (diluted) to dissolve it in the water 
prescribed. Then add the silver nitrate to the solution. 
Another alternative is to prepare the mixture as written, warm on 
the water bath to insure complete precipitation, and filter the 
mixture until perfectly cool. 
A third possibility would be to dispense the solutions separately, 
with directions to alternate the use of them. 
The first and third methods would require the consent of the doctor. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Cocainae Hydrochioridi 
Argenti Nitratis 
Aquae Destillatae qs 
Ft. Collyr. 
19a Rx 
Syr. Ferri lodidi 10,0 
Pot. lodide 10.0 
Aq, Dost, 10.0 
Sig. gtt XV t.i.d. 
Form: 
Satisfactory. To make it more convenient to calculate dosage 
tho prescription could have been written for a definite total amount. 
Dose of Active Ingredient per dose: 
Satisfactory, To determine the exact dosage, the prescription 
will have to be compounded to find the total volume. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Alternative. 
Incompatibility: 
If there are any ferric salts in the syrups the lodine will be 
liberated. This is a very unstable preparation, therefore a few drops 
of Diluted Hypophosphorous Acid may be used to keep the ferrous iodide 
reduced. 
Method of Compounding; 
Combine the KI. with the water and incorporate the syrup of 
ferrous iodide. 
Directions: 
Take 15 drops three times a day. 
20a Rx 
Strychninae Sulfatis 0.06 
Potassii Bromidi 5.00 
Aquae qs 120.00 
Ft, sol. 
Sig. 4 cc. a.c. 
Form and Ambiguity; 
None. 
Official Abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient: 
Strych•Sulf. 0,002 
Pot.Brom. 0.17 
Incompatibility (including any excessive dosage): 
Strychnine would be precipitated by the bromide. 
Strychnine and bromides are therapeutically opposite but that 
is the concern of the prescribcr. 
Method of compounding: 
Dissolve the strychnine sulfate in a mixture of 30 cc of alcohol 
and 60 cc of water. Dissolve the bromide in about 25 cc of water, mix 
the two solutions and add water up to 120 cc. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
Rx 
Strychninae Sulfatis 0.06 
Potassii Bromidi 5.00 
Alcoholis 30.00 
Aquae qs 120.00 
Ft. Sol. 
21 Dr . 
One (1) teaspoonful before 
meals. 
For Jan, 32,1340 
Sig, 4 cc. a. c. 
21 Rx 
Soda Bicarb. 3 
Ac. Acetylsal. 3 
M. ft. chart xv. 
Sig. 1 q 4 h. 
Form and ambiguity: 
There is no doubt as to what is meant. Soda Bicarb, is an old name. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient 
Sod. Bicarb, 0,2 
Acid.Acetylsal, 0.2 
Incompatibility: 
Sodium bicarbonate and aspirin react to form sodium acetate and 
salicylate, water and CO*?, 
Method of compounding 
The best thing to do would bo to dispense the drugs separately, 
but this always creates a doubt in the patient's mind. The next best 
thing to do is to mix the sodium bicarbonate with about 10 Gm. of some 
non absorbent substance such as starch or kaolin thoroughly by tritur- 
ation. The aspirin should then be separately powdered and mixed into 
the first mixture on a paper or with a spatula. The patient should be 
cautioned to keep the powders in a dry place. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable. 
22 Dr. 
Keep in a Dry Place 
One (l) powder every four (4) 
hours. 
For Jan.32,1940. 
Rx 
Sodii Bicarbonatis 3. 
Acidi Acetylsalicylici 3. 
Amyli 10. 
M. ft. chart, xv 
Sig. 1 q 4 h 
22 Rx 
Hydr ar g. Chior, 
Tr. Cinch. Co. 
Arom. Sp. Ammon, qs 
M. ft. mist. 
Sig. 4 cc. q.i.d.a.c. 
Form and ambiguity 
The prescription is written partly in Latin partly in English, 
There is doubt as to whether mercurous chloride is meant. In view 
of the directions, however, the use of mercuric chloride is justified. It 
is not likely that such a dose of mercurous chloride would be given 4 times 
daily for 15 days. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient: 
Hydrarg.Bi chlor. 
Tr .Cs.nch.Co. 
Sp,Ammon.Arom. 
Incompatibility (including any excessive dosage); 
Either mercurous or mercuric chloride is incompatible with ammonium 
hydroxide and carbonate. Mercurous chloride precipitates as black mer- 
curous oxide and amino compounds. Mercuric compounds precipitate as am- 
monia ted mercury. 
Method of compounding: 
The prescription should not be compounded unless the Aromatic spirit 
of Ammonia is dispensed separately. Mercury precipitates are too heavy 
to take chances with or attempt to suspend with gums. 
The mercuric chloride should be dissolved in a little water 
before it is added to the tincture. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
23 Dr. 
Shake Well Before Using. 
One (l) teaspoonful four times 
a day, before meals. 
For Jan. 32,1940. 
Rx 
Hydrarg.Bichlor. 
Tr. Cinch. Co. qs 
M. ft, mist. 
Sig. 4 cc q.i.d.a.c. 
23 Rx 
Ammon. Carb. 15 
Pulv. Ipecac 15 
Syr. Scillae 30 
Syr. Pruni Virg.qs. 120 
Ft. Sol. 
Sig. 4 cc omnia 3 hora. 
Form and ambiguity: 
There is no ambiguity and the form is satisfactory, except that the 
prescription, if compound as written, cannot possibly result in a solu- 
tion. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient 
Ammon. Carb. 0,5 
Ipecac. 0,5 
Syr. Scill. 1.0 
Syr. Prim. Virg, 3.0 (approx.) 
Incompatibility; 
The first thing to consider is the dosage. The dose of ammon. 
carb. is large, that of ipecac is excessive, and the prescription would 
almost surely produce emesis at each dose. The mixture is clearly a 
cough preparation and no more than an expectorant dose of ipecac would 
likely be intended. It was found in this case, that the prescription 
had been transposed to the metric from the apothecaries system, and that 
in each of the first two ingredients, a half drachm had been mistaken 
for a half ounce, and this amount transposed. The amounts of ammon, 
carb. and ipecac should each have been 2.0 Gm. 
Apart from the dosage, the ammonium carbonate reacts with 
the acid in the syrup of squill and slowly effervesces. 
The powdered squill in the preparation is mostly insoluble and 
must be shaken to suspend it before each dose is taken. 
Method of Compounding: 
Triturate the ammonium carbonate to a fine powder, add the 
syrup of squill and stir until effervescence ceases. Finely powder 
the ipecac and mix it thoroughly with the syrup of wild cherry. Mix 
the two liquids. 
If permission can be obtained, the use of fluidextract of 
ipecac would make a much better preparation. If used it should be added 
to the ammon, carb.-syr. squill mixture before adding the syrup of 
wild cherry. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Ammon, Garb. 2 
Pulv. Ipecac 2 
Syr. Scill. 30 
Syr. Prim. Virg, qs 120. 
Ft. Mist. 
Lable 
24 Dr .-JHHHHHHHHHHHHH* 
Shake Well. 
Teaspoonful every three (3) 
hours. 
For Jan. 32,1940, 
24a Rx 
Plumbi Acetatis 2.0 
Aluminis 1,0 
Aquae Rosae qs 120.0 
M. ft. lotio. 
Sig, Use externally as directed. 
Form and ambiguity: 
The prescription is clear and the form satisfactory. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient; 
Plumb, Acet, 
Alum. 
Aq. Ros. the lotion is for external use - no dose. 
Incompatibility; 
Insoluble lead sulfate is formed in the lotion. Experience would 
show that the precipitation is intended in the preparation. The final 
lotion contains in solution; lead acetate, aluminum acetate, ammonium 
or potassium acetate (depending upon whether ammonium or potassium alum 
was used)j in suspension, lead sulfate. 
Method of compounding; 
Dissolve the lead acetate in half of the rose water, and the alum 
in the other half. Mix the two solutions with strong agitation. This 
method produces the precipitate in as fine a form as is possible. No 
gum or suspending agent would be soluble in the lead acetate solution. 
The use of such a substance vrould make a worse preparation. 
Corrected Prescription: 
As above. 
Lable: 
25 
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY 
Shake well and use externally 
as directed. 
For Jan. 52, 1940. 
25a Rx 
Sodium Salicylate 5.0 
Glycerol 3.0 
01, Gaulth, Mi 
Tr. Ferric Chloride 3,0 
Citric Acid 0.3 
Liq. Ammon. Acetate qs 60.0 
Ft. 
Sig, 8 cc 2 or 3 times a day. 
Form and ambiguity: 
There is no ambiguity but the prescription is written in a mixture of 
Latin and English, and in metric and apothecaries measures. For complete 
English-metric prescription, see below. Glycerol is an official synonym 
for glycerin. The use of fiat as an intransitive form is questionable. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient' 
Sod. Salicyl. 0,6 
Glycerin, 0,4 
Methyl.Sali cyl. 0.008 
Tr.Ferr.Chlor, 0.4 
Acid.Cit, 0.04 
Liq.Ammon.Acet. 6,0 (approx.) 
In c ompa tibili ty: 
Iron salts form purple compounds with sodium and methyl salicylate, 
and red compounds with ammonium acetate. Which of these colors will 
predominate will depend on the order of mixing. 
Method of compounding: 
Purple solution: Dissolve the citric acid in the tincture and add 
the glycerin. Dissolve the sodium salicylate in this solution and add 
the solution of ammonium acetate. 
Red Solution: Dissolve the citric acid in the solution of ammonium 
acetate, then add the tincture of ferric chloride. Dissolve the glycerin 
and the sodium salicylate in the mixture. 
In either case the methyl salicylate should be first dissolved in 
the tincture of iron. 
The order of mixing should be noted in detail on the prescription 
and followed closely in the event that the prescription is refilled. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Sodium Salicylate 5.0 
Glycerin 3.0 
Methyl Salicylate 0.06 
Tincture of Ferric Chloride 3.0 
Citric Acid 0,3 
Solution of Ammonium 
Acetate qs 60,0 
Mix. 
Sig, 8 cc, 2 or 3 times a day. 
Lable: 
26 Dr , *hhhh******* 
Dessertspoonful two or three times 
For Jan. 32,1940. 
26a Rx 
Calcii Bronidi 
Sodii Salicylatis 
Aquae qs 6 
M. et ft. sol 
Sig, Cochleare parvum ter 
in die 
Form and ambiguity; 
The prescription is written completely in Latin and it is clear 
what the prescriber intends. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient: 
Calcii Bromid. 
Sod. Salicyl. 
Incompatibility: 
Insoluble calcii salicylate is formed by double decomposition. 
Method of compounding: 
If one knew the prescriber or his methods, he certainly would attempt 
to secure permission to replace the calcium bromide with sod.brom. 
In the absence of such permission, however, the two salts would be 
dissolved separately, in about half the water and the two solutions 
mixed. Ordinarily, the more dilute the solution, the lighter the 
precipitate and hence, the better it remains in suspension. Hot 
concentrated solutions, on the contrary, produce precipitates which fall 
quickly to the bottoms of containers and are harder to suspend on account 
of their dense nature. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As above. 
Labi,.; (Shake Well) one (1) teaspoonful three times a day. 
27a Rx 
Tinct. Cardamom! 30 
Spititus Chloroform! 30 
Codeini 0.3 
Pepsini 2.0 
Mi see 
Sig, Agit.vas. 4cc q.i.d. 
Form and ambiguity 
There has been no tincture of cardamom except the compound tincture of 
the U.S.P. Otherwise, what the prescriber intends is clear. 
Codeini should be codeinae. 
Official abbreviation and dose of each active ingredient: 
Tr, Cardam. Co, 2,0 
Sp. Chlorof, 2,0 
Codein. 0.02 
Pepsin. 0.13 
Incompatibility: 
Pepsin is coagulated by highly alcoholic liquids. The above will run 
into about 10% alcohol. Coagulated pepsin is a rubbery stringy mass 
which cannot be incorporated into the mixture in any ether way than by 
adding enough water to dissolve it. 
Method of compounding; 
The prescription should not be dispensed as written. 
The codeine should be dissolved in the spirit of chloroform and the 
compound tincture of cardamom added. The pepsin should be gradually 
sprinkled onto the surface of 80 cc of water and stirred gently until it 
is dissolved. Then the two solutions are to be mixed slowly and without 
violent agitation. Pepsin is deteriorated by heat, agitation, or long 
standing in solution. It is only slowly soluble in water and there is 
no way to increase the rate of solution. It is one of the times a 
compounder must exercise patience. 
Needless to say the dose must be doubled if the prescription is 
compounded after this method. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable 
27 Dr. 
Keep in a cool place. 
Shake -well and take 2 teaspoon- 
fuls four (4) times a day. 
For Jan . 32, 1940. 
Rx 
Tincturae Cardamom! 
Conpo sitae 30 
Spiritus Chloroform! 30 
Codeinae 0,3 
Pepsin! 2 
Aquae Destillatae qs 120 
Mi see 
Sig. Agit.Yas.4cc. q.i.d. 
28a Rx 
Quin. Sulf. 4,0 
Tr. Nucis. Vom. 2,0 
Sp.Amn. Arom, 8,0 
Syr. Aur. 25.0 
Aq. qs 180.0 
Ft.Mist, 
Sig, Tablespoonful before meals. 
Form and ambiguity: 
This is a case where the U.S.P, abbreviation comes to one's aid. 
Quin.Sulf. is the official abbreviation for quinine sulfate, which might 
otherwise be interpretted as quinidine sulfate. Not all of the abbrevia- 
tions used in this prescription are the official ones, however, although 
there is little doubt as to what is meant, Aur, might be either gold or 
orange (aurum or aur antiurn), but since there is no syrup of gold, syrup of 
orange is intended. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient 
Quin. Sulf. 0.33 
Tr.Nuc,Von 0.17 
Sp. Ammon. Arom. 0.66 
Syr.Aurant. 
Aq. 
Incompatibility: 
The quinine is soluble in the tincture of mix vomica and water but 
is gradually thrown out of solution along with the oils of the aromatic 
spirit of ammonia by the alkalinity of the finished prescription. These 
substances coat the sides of the container and cannot be removed from 
the bottle. 
Method of compounding: 
Powder the quinine sulfate and add the tincture of mix vomica to it 
in the mortar, add the syrup of orange and most of the water and stir 
with the pestle. Add the aromatic spirit of ammonia and as soon as 
effervescence has ceased, add 15 cc of mucilage of acacia and stir rapidly 
till emulsified. 
Dispense the mixture with a shake lable. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
29 Dr. -JHHHHHHHHf 
SHAKE ML BEFORE TAKING. 
Tablespoonful before meals. 
For Jan. 32,1940 
Rx 
Quin,Sulf. 4.0 
Tr, Nuc. Vom. 2.0 
Sp. Ammon. Arom, 8.0 
Syr. Aurant. 25.0 
Mucil.Acac. 15.0 
Aq. qs 180,0 
Ft.mist. 
Sig. Tablespoonful before meals. 
29a Rx 
Sp, Mindereri 60 
Hartshorn 6 
Succi Limonis 60 
Ft. Sol, 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour. 
Form and ambiguity; 
The prescription is written in a mixture of old synonyms and these 
have been latinized. With the aid of a list of synonyms, it is easily 
understood. See corrected prescription below. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient 
Liq. Ammon. Acet. 2.0 
Ammon. Garb. ) These two ingredients react to form 
Succ.Limon. (not official) ) ammonium citrate, so that the dose 
cannot be calculated directly. 
About half of the ammonium carbonate is converted to citrate, 
which means the finished preparation contains roughly; Ammon. Garb. 0.2, 
Ammon.Git. 0,5, Ammon,Acet. 0.12 Gm. per dose. None of these is excessive. 
Incompatibility; 
As mentioned it is intended that the ammon, carb. and lemon juice 
react to form ammon. cit., so this can hardly be called an incompatibility. 
The worst feature of the prescription is that an excess of 
ammonium carbonate remains, more than enough to neutralize the excess of 
acetic acid in the sol, of ammon. acet. Ammonium acetate is unstable 
and rapidly decomposes in neutral and alkaline solutions. 
Method of compounding; 
Powder the ammonium carbonate and dissolve it in the lemon juice. 
Lastly add the solution of ammonium acetate while the mixture is still 
in the mortar. Not to be filtered. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Liq, Ammon* Acet. 60 
Ammon, Garb. 6 
Succ. Limon, 60 
Ft. sol. 
Sig. Teaspoonful every hour. 
Lable: 
30 
Shake well before using. 
One teaspoonful every hour. 
For Jan, 32,1940. 
30a Rx 
Sodii Salicylatis 
Sodii Broniidi 
Aquae Bestiliatae qs 
M# ft. sol, 
Sig, teaspoonful three times a day. 
Form and ambiguity; 
No ambiguity: form satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient: 
Sod. Salicyl, 
Sod. Bron. 
i.q.Dest. 
Incompatibility: 
None 
Method of compounding; 
Dissolve the salts in the water. 
Corrected Prescription: 
As written 
Lable: 
31 Dr 
Teaspoonful three (3) times a 
day. 
For Jan. 32,1940. 
31a Rx 
Gelatin! 1.0 
Glycerin! 25.0 
Aquae Dest. qs 15.0 
Mis co 
Sig. Glycerin jelly. 
Forn: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient: 
Gclat, 
Glycerin 
Aq, Dost. No doses, the preparation being for external use. 
Incompatibilities; 
None 
Method of Compounding: 
Add the gelatin to the water and warm 'the mixture on a water bath until 
completely liquefied, then add the glycerin. Mix well and allow to cool. 
If the jelly is dispensed in jars they should be kept tightly closed. 
The jelly is hygroscopic. Collapsible tubes are the ideal containers for 
such preparations. 
Correct English Prescription; 
Rx 
Gelatin 1,0 
Glycerin 25.0 
Distilled Water 15.0 
Mix 
Lable- Glycerin jelly. 
Lablc: 
32 Dr 
Glycerin jelly. 
KEEP THE JAR TIGHTLY CLOSED. 
For Jan. 32, 1940. 
32a Rx 
Phenazone 50- 
Sod. Sal. 30- 
M. f t,char t.no,xv 
Sig. One powder three times 
a day. 
Form: 
Written in a mixture of Latin and English. Phenazone is an official 
synonym for Antipyrine U.S.P. Otherwise what the prescriber intends is 
clear enough. 
Official abbreviations and dose of each active ingredient; 
Antipyrin. 2.0 On. OVERDOSE 
Sod. Salicyl. 2.0 Gm. A large dose. 
Incompatibility 
The dose of antipyrine is excessive. A recheck on the quantities found 
that 5.0 Gm, of each had been dictated, and had been written as 30. 
Antipyrine and sodium salicylate liquefy when brought into intimate 
contact. 
Method of compounding; 
Powder each ingredient in a separate container and mix on paper, or 
measure then separately directly onto the powder papers. 
This pr eparation could be dispensed advantageously in solution. Each 
of the drugs is sufficiently soluble to permit dispensing as 60 cc. of a 
solution containing 3.0 Gm. of each. 
Correct English Prescription; 
Rx 
Antipyrine 3 0 
Sodium Salicyl- 
ate 3 0 
Mix and prepare 15 powders. 
Lable- One (l) powder three tines a 
day. 
Lable: 
33 Dr . ■JHHHHHHHHHr# 
One powder three (3) tines a 
day. 
For Jan. 32,1940. 
33a Gm. or cc. 
Rx 
Chloral Hyd, 20* 
Sod. Brom, 10* 
Barbital! 2* 
Tr. Bellad. 20- 
Elix. Arom. qs 120- 
T'T 
ivi • 
Sig. 8 cc hor. dec. 
Form: 
There is no ambiguity. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Chloral. Hydr. 
Sod. Brom. 
Barbital. 
Tr. Bellad. 
Elix. Arom. 
1.3 Gn. 
.6 Gn. 
.13 Gn. 
1.3 cc. 
Incompatibility; 
Chloral alcoholate is precipitated as an oily liquid floating on the 
surface of the mixture. It is likely that there is more barbital than 
will dissolve in the liquid, only experiment will determine this. 
Method of compounding: 
Triturate the barbital until finely powdered and add the tincture of 
belladonna. Powder the chloral hydrate and sodium bromide,with about 
15 Gm, of acacia and dissolve it in the aroma-tic elixir. Add the first 
mixture to the second with constant stirring. DO NOT USE SOLUBLE BAR- 
BITAL. It is sufficiently alkaline to decompose the chloral hydrate. 
The incompatibility cannot be avoided unless the chloral and 
sodium bromide are dispensed as one liquid and the other ingredients as 
a second. 
Correct Latin Prescription: 
Lable: 
34 Dr.-XHHHHHHHHHHc 
SKAKE WELL BEFORE USING. 
Two (2) teaspoonfuls before 
retiring. 
For Jan.32,1940, 
Rx 
Chloralis Hydratis 20.Gn. 
Sodii Bronidi 10,Gn, 
Barbitali 2,Gm. 
Tincturae Bclladonnae 20.Gm, 
Elixiris Aromatici qs 120.cc. 
Misee. 
Sig. 8 cc. hora decubitus. 
34a Rx 
Phenobarb. Sodii 75 
Tr, Bellad. 10 
Elix.Peps,Comp. qs 60 
Mi see 
Sig. Teaspoonful every four hours. 
Form; 
Satisfactory, although some of the abbreviations are not the best. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Phonobarb. Sol. 0.05 Gm, 
Tr. Bcllad. 0.6 
Elix, Pepsin. Co. 
Inc ompatib ili ty: 
Soluble phenobarbital is converted to the insoluble acid form by acids 
in the compound elixir of pepsin, with a corresponding loss of acid by 
the elixir. It is doubtful whether the phenobarbital will be precipitated 
due to the alcohol in the elixir. 
Method of Compounding; 
Dissolve the soluble phenobarbital in the tincture of belladonna. 
Determine by trial of a portion whether or not phenobarbital is pre- 
cipitated by the elixir in ’the proportions given. If it is add 
sufficient alcohol to the phenobarb!tal-belladonna solution before 
diluting vd-th the elixir. 
Correct English Prescription; 
Lable: 
34 Dr . 
One (l) teaspoonful every 
four (4) hours. 
For Jan .32,1940. 
Rx 
Soluble Phenobarbital 0.75 
Tincture of Belladonna 10,00 
Compound Elixir of 
Pepsin up to 120,00 
Sig. Teaspoonful every four hours 
35a For John L, Green Ward 5 Jan.32,1940 
Rx 
Arg. Prot. Mit. 1.5 
N, S, S. qs. 30, 
M. 
Sig. Locally. 
Form: 
The abbreviation N, S. S, is one familiar in some hospitals. It means 
normal saline solution. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Arg. Prot. Mit. no dose {o% sol.) 
Liq,Sod.Chlor.Physio. 
Incompatibility: 
Silver chloride is very slowly precipitated and the preparation gradu- 
ally becomes milky brown in color. 
Method of Compounding; 
Dissolve 1,5 Gm. of mild silver protein in 15 cc, of water. 
Dissolve 0.13 Gm. of sodium chloride in 15 cc, of water. 
Mix the solutions. 
No suspending agent is required. Since the directions do not state to 
what part the application is to be made, none should be used, as the 
suspending agent might interfere with body fluids in some cases. 
Correct Latin Prescription; 
Rx 
Argenti Proteinici Mitis 1.5 Gm. 
Liquoris Sodii Chloridi 
Physiologic! qs 30.0Gn. 
Ilisce 
Sig, Locally. 
Lable: 
36 Dr. J. J. Jay 
Shake Well Before Using. 
Use locally as directed. 
For John L. Green Ward 5. 
Jan. 32,194-0. 
36a Rx 
Sp. Glenoin 2 
Aq, Best. qs 120 
Ft. Sol. 
Sig, Teaspoonful p.r.n. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. Sp. Glenoin is a synonym for spirit of glyceryltri- 
nitrate. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Sp, Glyceryl, Trinitrat, 0.06 
Aq. Best. 
Incompatibility: 
Spirit of nitroglycerin will not form a clear solution ■with this 
amount of water. There is also likelihood of hydrolysis of the ester 
in aqeous solutions of the spirit. It would be better in all respects 
to dispense the spirit as such and measure the dose with a dropper. 
Method of Compounding; 
Determine with a smaller amount the amount of alcohol necessary to 
dissolve the nitroglycerin, this amount to the spirit and dissolve 
the solution in sufficient water to make 120 cc. 
Correct Latin Prescription: 
Rx. 
Spirit! Glycerylis 
Trinitratis 2. 
Aquae Destillatae qs 120, 
Misce fiat solutio 
Sig. Cochleare parvum pro ro 
nata. 
Lable: 
37 Dr. -::-!hhhhhhhh:- 
One (1) teaspoonful as 
needed. 
For Jan.32,1940 
37a Rx 
Liq, Acid, Arsenosi 15,0 
Strychnin, Sulfat. 0.06 
Ft.Sol, 
Sig. gtt.ii t.d. 
Form: 
Satisfactory although the abbreviations used arc not the official 
ones. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Liq.Acid.Arsen. 0.125 (approximately, depending 
Strych.Sulf. 0.0005 upon the size of the drop) 
Therapeutic Value: 
Alterative and stimulant probably for a child as average adult doses 
are about twice the size of the ones prescribed. Such mixtures are used 
in nerve disorders, and digestive disorders. 
In c ornpa tibili ty; 
Strychnine arsenite is precipitated. 
Method of compounding: 
Alcohol will prevent the precipitation but mil involve increasing 
the total volume. The only other solution is to dispense the drugs separ- 
ately. In either case the prescriber should be consulted. The mixture 
should not be dispensed as written, because the precipitate cannot be 
equally diffused through a liquid being used with a dropper. 
Dissolve the strychnine sulfate in 15 cc. of alcohol and add the 
solution to 15 cc, of solution of potassium arsenite. Lable accordingly. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
No. 58 Dr.-JHHHHHHHHHHHfr 
Four (4) drops three (3) times 
a day. 
For Jan.32,1940. 
Rx 
Liq, Acid. Arsen. 15.00 
Alcohol!s 15.00 
Strych.Sulf. 0.06 
Ft.Sol. 
Sig. gtt.iv t.d. 
38a Rx 
Sod.Sal. 
Ac.Sulf.Aron. 
Aq.l'.Pip. qs 
ll.rt.nist. 
Sig. 4 cc. alt. hor. 
Form; 
The abbreviations used are very brief, but fortunately are easily 
interpreted. 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients; 
Sod. Salicyl. 
Acid.Sulfuric.Aron. 
Aq. Month. Pip. 
Therapeutic value;: 
The nixture is intended as an analgesic and antipyretic, ins 
aromatic sulfuric acid is added probably in an effort to decrease the 
irritation and nausea frequently associated "with the administration of 
salicylates. 
Incompatibility; 
Sodium Salicylate is decomposed by the ionically strong sulfuric 
acid liberating salicylic acid with the formation of sodium snli^ylateL. 
There is not enough water present to keep this amount of salicylic acio 
in solution. 
Method of Compounding: 
A rough calculation shows that 2/3 of the sulfuric acid is con 
suned in the reaction, so that the finished preparation contains enough 
salicylic acid to make it more irritating than the sodium salicylate i 
self The acid should be left out of the mixture, with the consent- of 
the prescribe!’, of course, If it is impossible to obtain this consent 
there is no alternative but to dispense the mixture as written, wiii a 
shake lable. 
Lable: 
NO. 39 Dr . 
SHAKE WELL BEFORE TAKING 
One (1) teaspoonful every 
other hour. 
For Jan.32,1950. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Sod. Salicyl. 
Acid.Sulfuric.Aron. 
Aq,Month.Pip. qs 
M. ft. mist. 
Sig. 4 cc. alt. hor. 
On the assumption that the acid 
is used in the prescription. 
39a Rx 
lodo 3,0 
Alcoholis 9.0 
Olci Terebinthinae 50,0 
Ft.mist. 
Sig, For inhalation. 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of each active ingredient; 
lod. 
None for alcohol 
01. Tereb. No doses. The preparation is for inhalation. 
Therapeutic value: 
The preparation is intended as an expectorant by inhalation, 
presumably from the surface of boiling water• Fixtures oi the sort night 
be used in bronchitis, laryngitis, etc. 
Incompatibility: 
Oil of turpentine is oxidized vdth considerable violence by iodine 
or other oxidizing agents, as in other oxidations, the violence of the 
reaction is controlled by the concentrations of the reagents and this 
prescription can be handled safely only by diluting the iodine. 
Method of compounding: 
Dissolve the iodine in the alcohol and add the solution a little 
at a tine to the oil of turpentine. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As written 
Lable; Not to be swallowed. For inhalation as directed. Rx 
Ac. Nit. Hyd, 8.0 
Tr.Card.Co. qs 30.0 
M. 
Sig. gtt. v a.c. 
Form: 
Not too much difficulty should be encountered with Ac. Nit. Hyd. 
Nothing but Acid.Nitrohydrochlor. could be meant. One is faced however, 
with the possibility of the diluted acid being intended. Since the dose is 
not excessive if diluted sufficiently, however, the strong acid should be 
used. The directions should include dilution. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Acid. Nitrohydrochlor, 0.05 cc. 
Tr. Cardan.Co. 0.25 cc. (approximately) 
Therapeutic value: 
Diluted acids are an aid to gastric digestion, and Tr, Car dam. Co. 
is added for the same purpose. It is difficult to see the value of it 
in the 3 to 4 drop dose this prescription contains. 
Incompatibility: 
The preparation will blow up in a few hours time, ihe delay in the 
reaction makes the preparation all the more dangerous. 
Method of compounding: 
The Compound tincture of cardamom should be entirely omitted. If the 
prescriber will not consent to this a refusal to compound tne prescription 
is in order, A safe preparation results if water is used in its place and 
an amber container used. 
Lable: 
41 Dr. 
Five (5) drops diluted with 
water before meals. 
For Jan.32,1940. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Acid.Nitrohydrochlor. 3.0 
Aq, Destillatae qs 30,0 
M. 
Sig, gtt. v diluted with water 
before.meals. 
41a Rx 
.Arg. Nit. 7.5 
Aq. Lavand. qs 60.0 
M, ft.sol, 
Sig, Apply e.m.p. 
Form; 
The official abbreviation of silver nitrate is not used. As the 
nitrite is not commonly used in medicine, however, there is no doubt that 
the prescriber intends the well-known nitrate. 
Official abbreviations and doses of each active ingredient 
Arg, Nitras (Nitrat. in gen.) 12-0$ No Dose - External. 
Aq. Lavand, 
Therapeutic value: 
The solution is a typical caustic and is intended to remove soma 
obnoxious growth such as warts. 
In c onpatibili ty: 
Organic matter is oxidized by the silver nitrate with consequent 
reduction of the silver nitrate. 
Method of Compounding: 
Distilled "water should be used to dissolve the silver nitrate. This 
substitution could be defended and should require no consent of the 
prescriber, other things being equal. The lavender "water is added in 
an effort to make the preparation pleasant smelling. It has no 
medicinal value. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Arg. Nitrat. 7,5 
Aq. Best. qs 60.0 
11, ft. sol. 
Sig. Apply e.m.p. 
Lablc: 
42 Dr. ********* 
Poison 1 - FOR EXTERNAL USE 
ONLY. 
Apply to affected part as 
directed. 
For Jan,32,1940. 
42a Rx 
Mag,. Sulf. 30. 
Elix. Aron, 120, 
M. ft. Sol. 
Sig: 15 cc at night. 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official Abbreviations; 
Magnesium Sulfate is sparingly soluble in alcohol. 
The aromatic elixir being approximately 25$ alcohol would of 
course ppt, the magnesium -sulfate. 
Method of Compounding: 
The magnesium sulfate is desired in solution to insure 
correct dosage, therefore water may be used or Low-Alcoholic 
Elixir, which contains approximately 10$ alcohol. 
Table: 
Take one tablespoonful at night. 
43a Rx 
Bis. Subnit. 6,0 
Sodii vcl potassii 
iodidi 6.0 
Misce et in chart, no xii div. 
Sig. Capiat unam ante cibnm. 
Form; 
Ciburn should bs cibo. 
Official abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredients: 
Bisnu Subnit. 
Sod, lodid. 
Pot. lodid. 
0.5 Gnu 
0.5 Gnu 
or 
Therapeutic Value; 
The pui'pose of such a mixture is somewhat obscure. It is probably 
intended to relieve nausea. The iodides themselves arc ratner nausea ting 
however. There are many ailments in which the use of iodides is 
indicated. 
In conpatibility: 
If triturated strongly iodine is liberated from the iodide. 
Method of compounding; 
As iodides are somewhat deliquescent, the iodide should be first 
triturated id. th about 12 Gm. of starch. The bismuth subnitrate should 
be incorporated into this mixture on a piece of paper or by sifting. 
Corrected prescription: 
Rx 
Bisn. Subnit. 6.0 
Sodii lodidi 6.0 
Llisce et in chart. No.xii div. 
Lable; 
44 Dr. -)hhhhhhhhhhh;- 
Take one powder before meals. 
For Jan.32, 1940, 
Sig, Capiat unam ante cibo. 
44a Rx 
Benzyl Benzoatis 5,0 
Aquae 60.0 
Misce sec. art. 
Sig. Cochleare parvuin quaque 
quatuor hora. 
Form; 
Should be horae in directions. 
Should be Benzylis Benzoatis. 
Official Abbreviations: 
Benzyl Benzoate is not official. Dose 0.5 cc./teaspoonful. 
Aq, 
Therapeutic Value: 
The prescription is intended as a liquid preparation of benzyl 
benzoate intended to relieve spasm. There is no way to determine from the 
prescription, the location of the trouble. 
In compatibility: 
None, when the nature of benzyl benzoate is known, and the sub- 
scription taken into consideration. Benzyl benzoate is insoluble in 
water. An emulsion is intended. 
Method of Compounding: 
Place the benzyl benzoate into a perfectly dry bottle and add 
5 Cm, of acacia. Mix well by agitation. Add all at once, 10 cc. of 
distilled water and agitate violently until a primary emulsion is formed. 
Dilute gradually with small additions of distilled wa.ter. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable; 
45 Dr, Stars 
Shake Well Before Using;. 
One (1) teaspoonful every 
four hours. 
For Jan. 52, 1940. 
Rx 
Benzoatis 5.0 
Acaciae 5.0 
Aquae qs 6.0 
Mi see sec art. 
Sig. Cochleare parvum quaque 
quatuor horae. 
45a Rx 
Said 0,3 
K16"01 
Chlorobutanol aa o.ob 
Misce et dent, tales doses decim. 
Sig. A capsule every two hours. 
Form 
Satisfactory if somewhat far-fetched as regards the subscription. 
Official Abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredient: 
Phenol (no abbreviation) .05 Gm. 
Chlorobut »G5 Gm, 
Phenyl Salicyl. *3 
Incompatibility; 
All of the ingredients form a liquid by eutexsia. The liquid is oily 
and will not dissolve gelatin. 
Method of compounding; 
There .ore two possibilities; 
1. Add sufficient of some absorbent powder to permit encapsulating 
the mass. This will make a rather large capsule. 
2, Dispense the liquid as such in a capsule. If this is done a^small 
amount of some bland oil should be added to cut down irritation. Olive or 
sweet almond oil or liquid petrolatum may be used. The vegetable oils 
would be preferable. In all such cases a certain amount of loss oi 
liquid is inevitable. It is well to make up enough liquid for 12 capsules 
to insure adequate and even dosage. In this case, a satisfactory method 
would be to liquefy by trituration; 3.6 Gm. of salol, and C.6 Gm. oi salol 
and chlorobutanol. Then by the addition of a small amount of olive oil 
transfer the liquid to a small graduate and add olive oil to a conyenien 
multiple of 12 in tenths of a cc. Then with a graduated pipette place 
the liquid in capsules and seal them with mucilage oi acacia. 
Corrected Prescription; (Latin) La.blc; 
Rx 
Phenylis Salicylatis 0.5 
Phenolis 
Chlorobutanolis aa 0.05 
Misce et dent, tales doses 
decim. 
Sig. Capiat capsulam unan quaque 
duo horae. 
46 Dr. Stars 
Take one capsule every two (2) 
hours, 
For Jan•32} 1940. 
46a Rx 
Tinct. Ferr. Chlor. 
Antipyrinae 
Glycerini 
Aquae qs 
Ft. garg. 
Sig. Dilute with an equal volume 
of water and gargle every hour. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredients; 
Tr. Ferr. Chlor. 
Antipyrin. 
Glycerin. 
nq. 
If swallowed 
Incompatibility 
Intentional - the antipyrine colors the solution a brilliant reddish 
color. Glycerin also modifies the color somewhat. 
Method of Compounding 
Dissolve the antipyrine in some of the water and add the glycerin anu 
then the iron tincture. Add water up to 60 cc. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
47 Dr. Stars 
Dilute with an equal 
volume of water and 
gargle every hour. 
For 
Jan.s2, IS4O. 
Rx as 
47a Rx 
Potass. Git, 
Potass. Acet. aa 15 
Liq.Ferri et toon. 
Acet atis qs 120 
Ft. sol. 
Sig. Dessertspoonful twice a day. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Pot. Git. 1.0 Gm. 
Pot. Acet. 1.0 Gm, 
Liq. Ferr. et Ammon,Acet. approx. 6 cc. 
In compa tibili ty: 
The solution is colored green by the same reaction that takes place 
in the preparation of tr. ferr. citrochlor. 
Method of Compounding: 
Dissolve the salts in the solution of iron and ammonium acetate. 
Corrected Prescription: 
As written. 
Lable: 
48 Dr. Stars. 
Dessertspoonful twice a day. 
For Jan. 32, IS4O. 
48a Rx 
Antipyrinae 10 
Sp. Nitre 20 
Liq, Pot. Cit. qs 120 
Ft. sol. 
Sig. 4 cc. q hor. feb, dur. 
Form: 
Sp, Nitre is the only thing written in English. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Antipyrin. 0.3 On, 
Sp. Aeth. Nitrit, 0.6 cc. 
Liq.Pot,Git. approx. 3.5 cc. 
Incompatibility: 
Spirit of ethyl nitrite probably will form a colored compound vrith 
the antipyrine and mth the strength and concentration varying as it 
must in such a mixture, the color is apt to vary in depth. 
Method of compounding: 
Dissolve the antipyrine in sufficient of the solution of potassium 
citrate to make 100 cc and add the spirit. 
Corrected prescription: 
Rx Antipyrinae 10 
Spiriti Aethylis 
Nitritis 20 
Liquoris Potassii 
Citratis qs 120 
Ft. sol. 
Sig, 4 cc. q hor. fob. dur. 
Lable: 
49 Dr, Stars 
One teaspoonful every hour 
as long as the fever lasts 
For Jan. 32, 1940 
49a Rx 
lodoformi 2,0 
Collodii Flexib. 30.0 
M. 
Sig. Apply with a brush. 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
lodof. 6% approx. 
Collod. Flex. 
In c ompa tib ili ty: 
None 
Method of compounding; 
Dissolve the iodoform in the form of a fine powder in the 
flexible collodion. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As written 
Lable: 
50 Dr. Stars 
For External Use Only 
Apply with a brush. 
For Jan. 32, 1940, 
50a I-? 'V' 
IWL 
Hydrarc# Chlor. hit. 
Sod. Bafom. 
I,:, ft. Chart XV 
Sig: 1 in Aq at bedtime. 
Form: 
Satisfactory, 
Official Abbreviations: 
Hydr ar g. Chi or i cl, I£L t. 
Incompatibility: 
The bromide mil oxidize the calomel to the bichloride. 
Method of Compounding: 
This prescription should not be compounded or dispensed, 
■JVhen dispensing Calomel one should always avoid contact with the 
halides or any agent which nay oxidize and form the bichloride. 
Lable: 
One powder in water at bedtime. 
51a For... ,L. .C. .Brown 
Rx On. or cc 
Soap Liniment 45 
Methyl Salicylate !0- j 
Mix 
Sig. Rub well into back at night. 
No. 
Surgeon U.S.A. 
Form: 
Satisfactory; the prescription is written in English. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Lin. Camph. et Sapon. 
Methyl. Salicyl. no doses 
Therapeutic value: 
An analgesic for external application as stated in the directions. 
In c ompatibility: 
The methyl salicylate is insoluble in the soap liniment, but the soap 
emulsifies the oil temporarily, long enough for the efficient application 
of the liniment. 
Method of Compounding: 
Mix the ingredients as written. No gum should be added. The use of 
a small amount of Lin. of Soft Soap while not objectionable is net essen- 
tial. 
Corrected Prescription 
As written. 
Lable; 
52 Dr*. Stars. 
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY 
Shake well and rub into back 
at night. 
For L.C.Brown, 1940. 
52a Rx 
Potassi-Acetatis 15 
Tr. Belladonnas 10 
Elix. Aromat. qs ad GO 
Misce fiat solve. 
Sig, Teaspoonful three times a day 
before meals. 
Form: Potassi-Acetatis is a queer form but clearly intelligible. The form 
otherwise is regular. The verb solve should be a noun solubio. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Pot. Acet. 1.0 Gn. 
Tr. Bellad. 0.6 cc. 
Elix. Arom. 
Therapeutic value; 
The mixture is an alkaline diuretic. Potassium acetate is oxidized in 
the system to potassium carbonate and is so excreted in the urine. Bella- 
donna relaxes peripheral vessels and thus indirectly increases the -i-low of 
urine. 
Incompatibility; 
None. 
Method of Compounding; 
Fix the ingredients and shake until the potassium acetate is dissolved. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Potassii Acetatis 15 Gin, 
Tr. Belladonnas 10 cc. 
Elix. Arom. qs 60 cc. 
Misce et fiat solutio. 
Sig. Teaspoonful three times a 
day before meals. 
Lable: 
53 Dr. Stars. 
Teaspoonful three (o) times 
a day, before meals. 
For Feb. 30,1940,1940 
53a Rx 
Pot. Brom. 10 
Chloral. Hyd. 10 
Aq. Chloroforni qs 30 
lift Sol. 
Gig. 2 cc in hot aq. s. h. 
Form 
a.h. should be h.s.; otherwise the prescription is correct. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Pot. Brom. 1. Cm. 
Chloral.Hydrat. 0.25 Gn. 
Aq. Chlorof. 
Therapeutic Value: 
A sedative mixture• Both chloral, hydrate and potassium bromide are 
sedatives or hypnotics. The chloroform water is of little value except 
to disguise the taste of the other ingredients. 
In c ompatibility; 
There will probably be some salting out of the chloroform, therefore 
the quantities of the salts should be reduced to 8 Gm. for the Pot. 
Brom. and 5 Gn. for the Chloral. Hydrate. 
Method of Compounding; 
Dissolve the salts in the chloroform water. Filter if necessary. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Potassii Eronidi 8 Gnu 
Chloralis Hydratis 2 Gm. 
Aquae Chloroforni qs 30 cc. 
Mi see 
Sig. 2 cc. in hot aq. h. s. 
Table; One teaspoonful in hot water at bedtime. 
54a Rx 
Hyd. lod. Rub, 
Elix, Aron, 
Aq. Dost. 
I'isce. 
Sig, 2 cc. in aq. t.i.d.a.c. 
No. 55 
Form: 
Hyd. lod. Rub. is perhaps, ambiguous at first glance. It could, 
however, be nothing but an abbreviation for Hydrargyri lodidi Rubri or 
red iodide of mercury (red mercuric iodide.) 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Hydrarg, lodid. Rub. 
Elix. Aron. 
Aq, Dest. 
Incompatibility: 
Red mercuric iodide is insoluble in a mixture of alcohol and water 
of this nature. 
Method of compounding 
Triturate the red mercuric iodide with an equal amount of potassium 
iodide and add the water. Stir until dissolved. Add the aromatic elix- 
ir and transfer to a prescription bottle. Add sufficient distilled water 
to make 60cc. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Hydrargyri lodidi Rubri 
Elixiris Aromatici 
Aquae Destillatae 
Ilisce 
Sig, 2 cc. in aq. t.i.d.,a.c 
Lable: 
55 Dr. Stars. 
A half (J) teaspoonful in water 
three (5) tines a day, before 
neals. 
Per Jan. 30,1940. 
55a Rx On. or cc, 
Strychninae Sulfatis 5 
Alcoholis 10 
Aq. Best. qs 50 
Fiat Sol. 
Sig. 1% solution of strychnine sulfate. 
No. 56 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients. 
Strych. Sulf, 
Alcohclis. 
Aq. Best. No doses of the preparation given -a 1% solution. 
Incompatibility: 
None, 
Method of compounding; 
Bissolve the strychnine sulfate in the nixed solvents. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As written 
Lable; 
56 Dr. Stars 
1% Solution cf Strychnine Sulfate. 
For F0b.30, 1940. 
56a Rx Gn. or cc. 
Kal. Chlor. v ’7' 5^ 
Acid. Tannici £ 0 
Acid. Borici £ 0 
Glycerin! 10 0 
Aquae Destillatae ad I£o 0 
n. 
Sic* Dilute to 15 cc. with water and 
use as a gargle. 
No. 57 
Form: 
The directions are apparently incomplete, A call to the physician 
was made and it was learned the directions meant were "Dilute 4 cc. to 
15 cc. with water etc.". 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients: 
Pot. Chieras, (chlorat. here) 0.25 Gn. 
Acid. Tan. ■ 0.06 Gm. 
i'xcid. Boric. 0.06 Gn. 
Glycerin. 
Aq. Best. 
If swallowed, 
which is 
unlikely. 
Therapeutic Value 
An astringent and antiseptic gargle. 
Incompatibility: 
Potassium Chlorate is incompatible with the organic matter present. 
If it is separately dissolved first, however, the reaction proceeds very 
slowly. In sufficient time none of the ingredients would escape change 
except the water. 
Method of Compounding; 
Rub the two acids with the glycerin in a mortar, .mid 100 cc. of satur- 
ated solution of potassium chlorate and when solution is conpletea, timu- 
fer to a prescription bottle. Add water if necessary to make 120 cc. De- 
fer e the transfer. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As witten, except; 
Sig. Dilute 4 cc. to 15 cc. with 
water and use as a gargle. 
Lable; 
57 Dr. Stars. 
Dilute a teaspoonful with water 
to make a tablespoonful and gar- 
gle as directed. 
For Feb. 30,154( 
57a Rx Gm. or cc. 
7 5 
Acid. Sod. Garb. 15 
Tr. Nucis Vomicae 7 5 
Elix. Pepsini Comp, qs 120 
A. 
Sip, 4 cc. 1 h. a. c. 
No. 58 
Form: 
The prescription is written in a Fixture of chemical names in English 
and of Latin names of preparations. 
Official abbreviations and closes of active ingredients: 
Bisn. Subnit. 0,25 Gn. 
Sod. Bicarb. 0.5 Gm. 
Tr, Luc. Von. 0,25 cc. 
Elix. Pepsin. Co. 
Therapeutic Value: 
The mixture is probably intended as a stimulant to digestion, with 
perhaps, the bismuth salt probably added to combat some nausea. 
In c onpatib ility: 
Both tincture of Kux Vomica and Compound Elixir of Pepsin contain 
acids which are necessary to their stability and therapeutic activity. 
The acids are of course, neutralized by the bicarbonate, and the 
pepsin rendered inactive in the alkaline mixture. The strychnine 
liberated from the sulfate will likely remain in solution as the 
preparation contains roughly ZG% alcohol; but other ingredients of the 
tincture will precipitate and make an unsightly mixture, which gets worse 
on standing. 
Method of compounding; 
Triturate the subnitrate and bicarbonate with 0,5 Gm. of tragacanth 
till thoroughly powdered and nixed, Fix the tincture with 100 cc, of the 
elixir and gradually add it to the powdered mixture in the mortar. 
The sodium bicarbonate which causes most of the trouble cannot be elim- 
inated without the prescriber’s consent. The basic bismuth salt will act 
in a similar manner but more slowly in any case. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Bismuthi Subnitratis 7,5 Cm. 
Sodii Bicarbonatis 15,0 Gn. 
Tincturae Kucis 
Vomicae 7,5 Gm. 
Elixiris Pepsini 
Compositi 120.0 cc 
Labia: 
58 Dr. Stars. 
SHAKE THE BOTTLE. 
One (l) teaspoonful one 
fl) hour before eating. 
For Feb,so, 1940. Rx Gm, or cc, 
Hydrargyri Bichloridi 2 
Liq, Calcii Hydroxldi 30 
Mucilagin, Acacia 30 
Aquae ad 120 
nr c ' 
l i • O • J.L • 
Sig. Dab on skin. 
No. 59 
Fora: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Kydrarg. Bichior, 
Li q, Calc. Hydrox. 
Llucil. Acac. 
Aci. no dose. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Doubtful. The lotion is intended as an antiseptic wash. 
In conpatibili ty: 
Mercuric oxide is precipitated in an aqueous mixture such as this. 
The mucilage here, however, prevents complete reaction here and the 
result is merely an unsightly precipitate of indiscriminate color. 
Method of Compounding; 
It is believed that the prescriber wanted a lotion containing the 
mercuric oxide, similar to the yellow lotion of the N.F. The bichloride 
should be dissolved in GO cc, of water an 1 this solution poured into 
the lime water. The mucilage should be added lastly. If the mucilage 
has not already been prepared, it should be made in a mortar and the 
mixed other ingredients added to it. 
Corrected Prescription: 
As written. 
Lable; 
59 Dr. Stars. 
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. 
Shake well and dab on 
skin as directed. 
For Feb.SO,'4o 
59a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Sodium Salicylatis > 3 
Aq, Menth. Pip. ad 4 , 
H.T.D.XV 
Teaspoonful q.i.d. 
No. 60 
Form 
Unusual but satisfactory. Here the prescriber has written what he 
wants each dose to contain and then pr escribed a definite number of such 
doses in the same manner he would have written for pills or capsules. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Sod. Salicyl. 
Aq, Month, Pip. 
0.3 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Sodium, salicylate has analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is 
frequently used in the treatment of neuritis and arthritis. 
Incompatibility 
None. 
Method of compounding 
Dissolve 4.5 Gm. of sodium salicylate in sufficient peppermint 
water to make 60 cc. Filter if desirable. 
Corrected Prescription: 
As witter, or 
Rx 
Sod. Salicyl. 4.5 
Aq, Ilenth# Pip. qs SO.O 
T T 
i L« 
Sip. Teaspoonful q.i.d. 
Lable: 
30 Dr. Stars. 
One (l) teaspoonful four (4) 
times a day. 
For Feb. 30, 1940. 
60a Rx On, or cc. 
Olei Ricini 251 
Salolis 1 
Acaciae qs 
Aq. Cinnan, qs 60 
Ft, Enulsio 
Siq. Take half a bottle at once. 
Repeat tomorrow. 
No, 61 
Form: 
The form is satisfactory and clearly intelligible. It would bo better 
to write the actual quantity of castor oil, however, as a general practice; 
if the percent sign were to be misread or effaced, an error is possible. 
Official abbreviations and. doses of active ingredients 
01. Ricin. 7.5 cc. 
Phenyl. Sali cyl. 0,5 Cxn. 
Acac. 
Aq, Cinnan. 
Therapeutic Value: 
.1 laxative and intestinal antiseptic. 
Incompatibilities: 
The salol is insoluble in water, and if carelessly mixed, separates 
readily from the mixture. 
Ilethod of compounding: 
Dissolve the salol in the castor oil until a clear solution is the 
result. Add the acacia all at once (at least 2 Gn.) and nix uniformly 
with the oil—salol solution. Add twice the amount oi water as acacia, 
all at once and stir briskly until an emulsion is the result. Dilute 
to 60 cc. by the gradual addition of cinnamon wo.ter. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Olei Ricini 15.0 
Phenyl. Sali cyl. 1.0 
Acaciae P.O 
Aq. Ginnam. qs 60.0 
Ft. Emulsio. 
Lable: 
61 Dr. Stars. 
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. 
Take half the bottle at once. 
Repeat tomorrow as directed. 
F0r.... Fob. 30, 1940. 
61a Rx Gn» or cc# 
Petrolat. Liq. I^o 
Fldext. Case. Saq. Aron. 30 
Acaciae qs 
_ , o /tn 
Aq. nest. qs 
11. S. A. 
Siq, Tablespoonful before oreakfast. 
No. 62 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and "loses of active inpredion os: 
Petrolat. Liq. ‘ cc* 
Fldext, Case. Saar. .-iron. -■-•3 0c• 
ixCclC • 
Aq. Dest. 
Therapcutic 7alue: 
A laxative. 
Incompatibility: 
None except that the preparation must be properly nixed. 
Method of compounding: 
Add to the liquid petrolatum, 50 Gn. of dry powdered acacia and mix 
it thoroughly throughout the oil. Add, all at once, 6*oc. 
water end rdx briskly until an emulsion is fornea. -uu xn small i-orti . , 
after each addition, the fluidextract. Transfer to a pre- 
viously graduated bottle, and by means of the remaining few cc. of water, 
brinq the preparation up to quantity. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lablc: 
09 Dr. Stars. 
Shake -Yc-.il Before Using. 
One (l) tablcspoonful before 
breakfast. 
por Feb. 30, 1940. 
62a puX Gm. or cc. 
Ext. Belladonna© 
01. Month. Pip. 
Map. Ox.Pond. 
Ft, chart, i. D.T.D. no.x 
Sip. One in aq. 15 min. ac. 
No. 63 
Form: 
Satisfactory, except that, perhaps, "ac" should be a.c. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Ext. Bellad, 
01. Menth. Pip. 
Hag. Oxid. Pond. 
Therapeutic Value: 
An antacid powder of a type commonly used in cases of gastric ulcer. 
The belladonna is added to depress secretion of gastric juice, keeping 
down the acid content of the stomach. 
Incompatibility; 
None. 
Method of compounding; 
Carefully dilute the extract with the oxide by trituration, the 
oil of peppermint to a portion of the oxide and gradually dilute this 
into the extract by trituration also. Heigh out the powders onto papers 
and fold neatly. 
Corrected Prescription; 
(shoving total quantities) 
Lable: 
65 Dr. Stars. 
Shake Well Before Usinft. 
One powder in water, fifteen 
minutes before each meal. 
For 2-30-40 
Rx 
Ext. Bellad. 
01. Menth. Pip. 
Mag. Oxid. Pond. 
To be divided into 10 
papers. 
63a Px Gin. or cc. 
Creosote 2 
01. Olive qs 
Div. in caps. no. x 
Sir;, One three tines a day. 
No. 64 
Form: 
Intelligible but could be improved by writing "Olive Oil" completely 
in English. 
abbreviations and Joses of active ingredients: 
Creosot. 0,2 cc, 
01. Oliv. 
Therapeutic Value 
Antiseptic. Creosote is eliminated principally by the is 
used for infections in the lungs, in an attempt to secure the action of 
the creosote at the point of infection. 
Incompatibility: 
None, 
Method of Compounding: 
The amount of olive oil used depends upon the size of capsule used. 
Enough should be used to dilute the creosote to 3 or 4 times its volume. 
The creosote may be diluted into the oil or added from a pipette or 
a calibrated dropper directly into the capsules after -which olive oil 
may be added. The inner half of the capsules should pot be completely 
filled with the mixture. A little space avoids spilling over the sides 
with the result that sealing is impossible, and it also allows more 
room for air, which if too tightly compressed in the capsule, causes 
bubbles and misshapen capsules. It is a good plan to make up several 
extra capsules and test for leaking ones before dispensing. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Creosote 2,0 
Olive Oil qs 
Div- in caps, no.x 
Lable: 
64 Dr. Stars. 
One (l) capsule three (3) 
times a day. 
For 2-30-40. 
64a Rx Gn, or cc. 
Caffeinae Citratis 1 
Strych. Sulfatis 001 
Sacch. Lact. qs 
LI. Ft. tal. caps, v 
Sig. One after breakfast and lunch. 
No. 65 
Form: 
"Caffeinae Citratis" should properly be "Citratae" othen-vise it 
is satisfactory. Sacch, Lact. is an abbreviation for Saccharin Lactis, 
an old official title for lactose. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Caff. Cit. 0.1 Gm. 
Strych. Sulf. 0.001 On. 
Lactos. 
Incompatibility: 
None. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Both caffeine and strychnine salts are stimulants. They are also 
synergists to each other when combined. There is not enough of each pre- 
sent here to be dangerous. Nevertheless, it is likely the mixture 
will prove more stimulating than the less than average doses would indi- 
cate . 
Method of compounding; 
The strychnine should, be carefully diluted into the caffeine and 
if possible a tracer should, be added to it before the caffeine is added. 
The mixed caffeine and strychnine are then to be gradually and care- 
fully diluted with the milk sugar (199 mgm.)and the powder equally 
divided into five $2 capsules. These are to be weighed to detect any 
error either in calculation or weighing. If a trituration ol strychnine 
is at hand it should be used in such a preparation. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Caffeinae Citratae 
Strych. Sulf. 
Lactosi. 
ll.ft. tal caps, v 
Lable: 
0.100 Gn. 65 Dr. Stars. 
0.001 Gn. 
0.199 Gn. One capsule after breakfast 
and one after lunch. 
For Feb. 5 0,1940. 
65a Rx. Gm. or cc. 
Acid Tan. 2 
Glycerini 25 
Gelatini Glycerinati qs 
Ft. Suppos. Rect. Dent.vi 
Sig. Insert one at night. 
No. 66 
Form: 
Satisfactory: 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients; 
Acid. Tan. 0.2 Gm. 
Glycerin. 
Gelat. Glycerin. 
Therapeutic Value 
An astringent suppository intended for use to relieve hemorrhoids. 
In c onpa tibility: 
Gelatin is precipitated by Tannic Acid. The rate oi reaction 
increases as more water is present in the preparation, mven if no water 
is used in the preparation of the glycerin jelly, enough is gradually 
absorbed to cause the reaction. 
liethod of compounding; 
Dissolve the Tannic Acid in the Glycerin, /ilhile it is dissolving, cool 
the suppository mold and if necessary calibrate it xor the glycerin Jelly 
you are poing to use. Have the gelatin liquid, but not sensiolg warn, '-jet 
all ready before nixing the tannic-in-glycerin-solution and the molten 
jelly. DO NOT OPT Till HOLD SO COLT) THAT IT V[lLb_.gdg-±II.L- Pour the 
suppositories as rapidly as accuracy permits and as scon as firm, remove 
them from the mold, and place then in a well s oopperem bottle i.hich io 
not much larger than the volume needed ior the suppositories. -*■ '-••■-. Suing 
powder may be used to advantage• Bear in nine, tnroughout the prepare, uion 
that water will cause a precipitation. If cnougn tannin were usea the 
suppositories would form a leathery mass which would not molt at body 
temperature. In this case it would be necessary to change the base to 
theobroma oil. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Lable: 
66 Dr. Stars 
Keep tirhtly closed and in a 
cool, dry place. 
Insert one (l) at night. 
For Feb.3o, 1940. 
Add amount of glycerinated 
gelatin and number of mold, if 
more than one is being used. 
66a Rx 
Liq, Potass, Ars. 
Syr, Ferri lodicl. 
11. 
Sig, gtt.x t.i.cl.a.c. 
No', 67 
Form: 
The abbreviation for liq. pot. arsenit. is incorrect. There is little 
danger in this case because potassium arsenate is not a common chemical, 
while solution of potassium arsenate is a commonly used galenical. The 
apothecaries abbreviation gtt. is probably incorrect also, but practice 
has sanctioned its use. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Liq, Pot. Arsen. 
Syr. Ferr, lod. 
The drop-size in this preparation will be large due to the thick 
nature of the liquid and actual doses delivered from a dropper nay be 
larger than those given above. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Alterative and hematinic. Arsenic and iron "tonics’1 are commonly used, 
in all sorts of debilitated conditions. 
Incompatibilities: 
Both ferrous arsenite and ferrous carbonate arc precipitated in alkaline 
solutions. Drop preparations containing insoluble potent ingredients are 
very dangerous and should never be dispensed if it is possible to avoid 
doing so. 
Method of compounding: 
The substitution of solution of arsenous acid which is a similar 
preparation in strength and dose, will eliminate the trouble. Ferrous 
arsenite is soluble in acid solution. The consent of the prescriber is 
necessary to such a substitution and should be obtained. If the sub- 
stitution is allowed the two solutions are simply mixed by agitation. 
Corrected Prescription 
Lable: 
67 Dr. Stars. 
Ten (10) drops three (3) 
times daily, before meals, 
as directed. 
For .2—30—40 
Rx 
Liq. Acid. Arsen. 
Syr. Ferr. lod. 
11. 
Sig, Ten drops t.i.d., a.c. 
67a Rx Gn. or cc. 
Strych. Sulf. 016 
Potass. lodid. 5 
Aq. Cinnam. qs 60 
Solve 
Sig. 4 cc. p.c. 
Ho. 68 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Strych. Sulf. 0.001 Gn, 
Pot, lodid. 0.300 Gn. 
Aq. Cinnam. 
Therapeutic Value 
Alterative and stimulant, night be given in several ailments. It is 
evidently not desired to stimulate appetite so the medicine is given after 
meals. 
Incompatibilities; 
lodides precipitate most of the less soluble alkaloids in aqueous 
solutions. 
Method of compounding: 
Dissolve the strychnine sulfate in a mixture of SO cc, of alconol 
and 35 cc. of water/’ Slowly and with constant agitation add 5 cc. of 
saturated solution of potassium iood.de X.i1. 
Corrected Prescription 
Lable: 
68 Or. Stars. 
One (1) teaspoonful after meals. 
For 2-50-40 
Rx 
Strych. Sulf. 0,016 Gn, 
Alcoholis 20. cc. 
Dist. Water 35. cc. 
Liq.Pot.lodid. 5. cc. 
Solve. 
68a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Sulfur 
Peruvian Balsam aa 3 
Petrolat. 9 
Ft. Una. 
Sig, Apply, 
No. 69 
Form; 
Satisfactory9 except the prescribe!’ does not specify the form of sulfur, 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Sulfur. Sublim 
Balsam. Peruv. 
Petrolat. 
Therapeutic Value: 
A dermatologic paste or ointment for some itching skin ailment. 
Incompatibility: 
A grainy precipitate forms, rendering the preparation both useless 
and unsightly. 
Method of compounding: 
Incorporate finely powdered sulfur into 5 Gm. of petrolatum. Mix the 
Peruvian balsam with 4 cc. of castor oil and gradually work the sulfur 
paste into the balsam mixture on a pill tile. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
69 Dr. Stars. 
Apply as directed. 
For 3—30—40. 
Rx 
Sulfur 3 Gm. 
Petrolat. 5 Gm. 
Peruvian Balsam 3 Gm, 
Castor Oil 4 cc. 
Ft. Una. 
69a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Cocainae Hydrochlor, 1 
Petrolat, 5 
Ft. Ung. 
Sig. Apply to eyelid p.r.n. 
Mo. 70 
Form 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Co c a in. I lydro chior. 
Petrolat. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Local anesthetic. 
Incompatibility; 
Ordinarily none; but in eye preparations, particles however small, 
should be avoided. The cocaine hydrochloride is insoluble in petrolatum. 
Method of Compounding; 
If cocaine alkaloid is at hand, substitute that. 
If cocaine hydrochloride must be used, dissolve the 0.1 Gn, in a drop 
or two of water, incorporate the solution in 0,5 Gra. of hydrous wool 
fat and add the petrolatum, taking care throughout the process to 
exclude dust or other foreign matter. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Cocainas 0,1 Cm. 
Petrolat, 5.0 Gm, 
Ft. Ung. 
Lable: 
70 Lt. Stars. 
Apply to eyelid as needed. 
For 2—30—40. 
70a Rx 
Said 
Soda Bicarbonate aa 
Mist. Rhei Comp. qs 
Ft. Mist. 
Sip. Teaspoonful every three hours. 
No. 71 
Form: 
The prescription is written in a mixture ol Latin and Lnglish. 
The use of soda instead of sodium is essentially wrong. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Phenyl. Sailcyl. 
Sod, Bicarb. 
Mist. Rhei Comp. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Antacid, intestinal antiseptic, and laxative. Might be used in the 
treatment of a number of complaints. 
Incompatibility; 
Phenyl salicylate is insoluble in aqueous vehicles. In this mixture 
it forms" a flaky light insoluble portion which is particularly hard to 
keep evenly distributed throughout the mixture even long enough to pour 
out a dose. The sodium bicarbonate is also present in too large a quantity 
to dissolve. 
Method of compounding: 
Finely powder the phenyl salicylate by trituration and incorporate 
the sodium bicarbonate and 10 Gnu of acacia with it in the mortar. Add 
about 20 cc. of compound mixture of rhubarb and triturate to a smooth 
mixture. Add the remaining compound mixture of rhubarb, bring the mixture 
to quantity and bottle. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
itx 
Salol 
Sodium Bicarbonate aa 
Compound Mixture of 
Rhubarb qs 
Make a mixture. 
71 Dr. Stars. 
Shake Well Before Using 
One (l) teaspoonful every 
three (3) hours. 
For March 32, 1940. 
71a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Chloral. Ilydrat. 
Camphorae aa 10 
M« 
Sig, Apply to gums. 
No. 72 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of 
active ingredients: 
Chloral. Hydr. 
Camph. 
no doses. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Local anesthetic for application to guns. 
Incompatibility; 
None. The eutectic mixture formed is desired by the prescriber. 
Method of Compounding: 
Place the finely powdered ingredients in a wide mouth bottle and 
warm slightly. If time is not a factor. The ingredients need not be 
powdered. 
Corrected Prescription; 
As written. 
Lable: 
72 Dr. Stars. 
Dc Not Swallow 
Apply to the gums as directed. 
For 3—32—40, 
72a Gm. or cc. 
Caffein Citr. 
Camph. aa 75 
Aspirin 1 0 
Salol 3 
M. ft. caps. no. xii 
Sip. One (l) capsule every 4 hours. 
No. 75 
Form: 
Satisfactory. The use of synonyms, while not the most desirable 
practice, is not incorrect if the synonyms are well known and not 
ambiguous. 
Official Abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredients: 
Caffein. Cit. 0,06 Gm. 
Camph. O.Ca; • un. 
Acid.Acetylsal. 0 • 3 Gm. 
Phenyl Salicyl. 0.25 Gm, 
Therapeutic Value: 
Antipyretic and analgesic. Probably for use in treatment of a cold. 
Incompatibility 
Camphor and salol liquefy wnen intimately mixed. 
Method of Compounding 
1, Powder and mix by trituration, the caffeine citrate, aspirin, and 
salol, and remove from the mortar. Powder the camphor^by the use of 
small amount of alcohol and add to it, 5 Gm. of magnesium carbonate. Div- 
ide the powder and place into 24 #0 capsules. Lable "Two capsules every 
4 hours." . . _ . .■] 
2, Powder and mix by trituration the caffein, aspirin and salol; divine 
and pack tightly into the longer end of 12 fto capsu3.es; and fill the 
half'1 of the capsules with lactose. Powder the camphor by the use of a 
few drops of alcohol and divide and place it into the capsules whose 
other end contains the previously mixed other ingredients. Place the 
caps containing the camphor on the filled capsules. This is the better 
solution of the problem. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
Rx 
Caffein. Cit. 
Camph. aa 7 5 
Acid. Acetylsal. 1 5 
Phenyl Salicyl. 5 
Mag. Garb. 0 
M. ft. caps. no. xxiv 
Si.:, 2 capsules every 4 hours. 
73 Dr. Stars 
1. Two (2) capsules every 
four (4) hours. 
2. One (1) capsule every 
four (4) hours. 
(Corrected prescription is shorn dor method of compounding 1 onl^.) 
73a Rx Gm. or cc, 
Camphorae 2 
Phenylis Salicylatis 3 
Fae Caps, xii 
Sig. One t.i.d.a.c. 
No. 74 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients: 
Camph. 0.015 Gm. 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 0.25 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value. 
Intestinal antiseptic. 
Incompatibility: 
A eutectic mixture is formed by camphor and salol. 
Method of compounding: 
To the salol, powder by trituration, add 1,6 Gm. of magnesium carbonate 
and mix well. Remove the powder from the mortar. Powder the camphor and 
incorporate it into the first mixture without trituration. Divide the 
powder and place it into 12 #1 capsules. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Camph. 2 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 3 
Mag, Garb. 1 6 
M. fae caps xii 
Lable: 
74 Dr. Stars 
One (l) capsule 
before meals, three 
(5) times a day. 
For 3-32-40 
74a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 3 
Acetophenet, 
Quinin. Hydrochlor. aa 1 3 
Camphor 5 
Calomel 06 
M. ft. cap, no. xx 
Sig. 1 q 3 h. 
No, 75 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Phenyl, Salicyl. 0.15 Gm, 
Acetophen. 0.065 Gm, 
Quin. Hydrochlor. 0.065 Gm. 
Camph, 0.025 Gm. 
Hydrarg. Chlorid, Mit. 0,003 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value; 
The tt eparation is evidently for cold or grippe or influenza, al- 
though it might be for any of several conditions. It is not a generally 
accepted practice to administer calomel in this manner. 
Incompatibility 
Camphor and salol form a eutectic mixture. 
Method of compounding 
Mix by trituration, the salol, calomel, quinine, and acetophenetidin, 
and remove the mixed powder from the mortar. Powder the camphor and 
add to it 2.44 Gm. of magnesium carbonate. Mix thoroughly, add the 
previously mixed powder, and mix without trituration. Divide die 
powder into 20 $1 capsules each containing 0,43 Gm, 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 3 
Acetophen 
Quin. Hydrochlor. aa 13 
Camph. 5 
Hydrarg. Chlorid, Mit. 06 
Mag. Garb. 2 44 
M. ft.cap.no, xx 
#1 cap. 
Lable: 
75 Dr. Stars. 
One (l) capsule every three 
(5) hours. 
For March 32, 1940. 
75a px Gm. or cc, 
Salol 8 
Aspirin 
Antipyrine aa 4 
Strych. Sulf. 815 
Div. in caps, xxiv no. 
Sig. 1 every 4 hours. 
No. 76 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 0.333 Gm, 
Acid. Acetylsal, 0.166 Gm. 
Antipyrin. 0.166 Gm, 
Strych. Sulf. 0.0006 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Analgesic, antipyretic and intestinal antiseptic. There is so little 
strychnine in the preparation that it can have only a slight stomachic 
action. 
Incompatibility 
Aspirin and antipyrine interact with the liberation of water and 
a pasty powder results which if encapsulated soxtens the capsules. 
Method of Compounding: 
1. Powder and mix by trituration the salol, aspirin and strychnine. 
Place the mixed ingredients in the inner halves of 24 #OO capsules; 
pack tightly and add a little lactose to the capsule then place in 
it 0.166 Gm. of powdered antipyrine. 
2. Powder by trituration and mix the salol, aspirin, and strychnine 
sulfate; and remove the powder from the mortar. Mix the antipyrine 
with 4.335 Gm. of magnesium carbonate and incorporate the first 
ture with the second with only light trituration; divide the powder into 
24 #OOO capsules each weighing 0.85 Gm. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
Dr. Stars 
Rx 
Phenyl Salicyl. 8 
Acid. Acetylsal. 4 
Antipyrin. 4 
Strych. Sulf. 848 
Lactose qs 
Div. in caps, xxiv no. 
#OO caps 
(Corrected prescription for method 
of compounding No. 1 only). 
76 
One capsule every four (4) 
hours. 
For March 32, 1940. 
76a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Aspirin 
Amidopyrine aa 5 
Caffein. Git. 1 
Div. Cap. no. xv 
Sig. One t.i.d. 
No. 77 
Form; 
"Div. cap. no. xvM means divide 15 capsules, which does not make 
sense. It is, ho?rever, easy to guess what the prescriber means, Amido- 
pyrinc was the official title for aminopyrine in a former revision 
of the pharmacopeia. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Acid. Acetylsal, .333 Gm. 
Aninopyrin. .333 Gm, 
Caff. Git. .066 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value 
Analgesic and antipyretic. 
Incompatibility; 
Aminopyrine and aspirin interact with the liberation of water, 
resulting in the formation of a pasty mass, which if encapsulated 
results in softened and messy capsules. 
Method of compounding: 
Pulverize and mix by trituration the caffeine citrate, the aspirin, 
and 1 Gm, of magnesium carbonate; remove the powder from the mortar. 
Finely powder the aminopyrine and mix it thoroughly with the first nixed 
powder without trituration. Divide the powder into 15 jfOOO capsules 
each containing 0.8 Gm. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Acid.Acetylsal. 5 
Aminopyrin. 5 
Caffein. Git. 1 
Mag. Garb. 1 
Div. in cap, no. xv 
Sig. One t.i.d. 
Lable: 
77 Dr. Stars. 
One (l) capsul three 
(3) times a day. 
For 3-32-40 
77a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Aspirin 
Methenamine aa 5 
M. Ft. Caps. XV 
Sig. One before each meal. 
No. 73 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Acid, Acetylsal. 0.355 Gm, 
Methcnam. 0.333 Gm, 
Therapeutic Value: 
Urinary antiseptic, antipyretic, and analgesic. 
Inc ompat ibili ty; 
Methenamine and acetylsalicylic acid liquefy when triturated 
together. It is not -well to administer methenamine in capsules, if 
the capsules are to be kept more than a few days, as it slov/ly 
liberates formaldehyde which renders the capsules insoluole. 
Method of compounding: 
1. If the prescriber will consent it is by far the best solution to 
dispense tablets in separate containers, directing the patient to take 
one of each. 
2. Probably the second best solution is to make up capsules of methen- 
amine each containing 0.33 Gm. (#2 capsule). Then place 0.35 Gm. of 
acetylsalicylic acid and the methenamine into a larger capsule (//000), 
working the aspirin around the sides by rolling and shaking the capsule 
after it is closed. 
3. Place 0.33 Gm. of methanamine (finely powdered) into the lower half 
of a #OO capsule, pack tightly, add a layer of lactose, and fill the 
capsule by adding 0,33 Gm. of aspirin. Make 15 such capsules. 
The second and third methods have the advantage of not requiring 
any consent of the prescriber. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Method 2. 
Rx 
Acid. Acetylsal. 5 
Methenamine 5 
M, Ft. Cap. XV 
Sig. One before each meal, 
(methenamine in #2 capsule 
inside #OOO capsule with 
aspirin). 
Lable: 
Method 2 
78 Lt, Stars. 
One (l) capsule before 
each meal. 
For Mar. 32, IS4O. 
78a Rx 
Crude Coal Tar 
Zinc Oxide 
Starch aa 
Petrolatum 
Ft. Past. 
Sig. Apply without friction. 
No. 79 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients: 
Pix. Carbon. 
Zinc, Oxid. 
Amylum 
Petrolat. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Antiseptic and protective paste used in dermatology. 
Inc ompatib ility: 
The crude coal tar gradually separates, leaving globules of darker 
colored oily material throughout the paste. 
Method of Compounding; 
(if the paste is to be used up within a few days, it would remain 
uniform without any admixture). 
To the crude coal tar add 1 cc. of castor oil mix and add the pet- 
rolatum. Have the powders finely divided and free from lumps. Incorp- 
orate the two powders into the tar—petrolatum mixture, working the mass 
until it is uniform. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Crude Coal Tar 
Castor Oil aa 
Zinc Oxide 
Starch aa 
Petrolatum 
Ft, Past. 
Lable: 
79 Dr. Stars. 
Apply without rubbing. 
For 5-32-40 
79a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Ephedrinae Sulf. 
Potass. lodid. 4 
Caffein. Cit. 8 
Arseni Triox. 015 
Aq. Best. 60 
M. ft. sol. 
Sig. Teaspoonful as directed. 
No. 80 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Ephedrin. Sulf. 0.027 Gm. 
Pot. lodid. 0.027 Gm. 
Caff. Cit. 0.05 Gm. 
Arsen. Trioxid. 0.001 Gin. 
Aq, Best. 
Therapeutic Value: 
Stimulant and alterative, probably for use in the treatment of 
bronchial asthma. 
Incompatibility; 
The preparation Trill probably tern dark after standing for some time. 
lodine is liberated from iodides in acid solution. This preparation 
contains arsenous and citric acids. II free iodine is liberated it 
precipitates the ephedrine. 
Method of Compounding; 
Determine from the patient, what the "as directed" means in the 
directions. If it is found that the preparation will be used up vri.Lh.in 
a few days, compound it as written. 
If the preparation is to be taken only infrequently, and is 
given to the patient to be kept and taken when needed, use the following 
method of compounding. Replace the caffeine citrate by half the amount 
of caffeine alkaloid, and the arsenic trioxidc by 0.025 om. of sodium 
arsenate (crystalline). 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lablo: 
Rx 
Ephedrin. Sulf. 4 
Pot. lodid, 4 
Caff. 4 
Sod. Arsen. 023 
Aq. Dest. qs 60 
80 Capt. Stars. 
One (l) teaspoonful as directed. 
For March 32, 1940. 
Note: Sodium Arsenate N.F. is exsiccated and 0,015 Grn. equal 0.023 Gm. on 
crystals. 
80a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Phenolphthal. 1 
Sod. Bicarb, 
Lactosi aa 5 
Ft. Chart, zv 
Sig. One b.d. 
No. 81 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients: 
Phenolphthal. 0.06 Gm. 
Sod. Bicarb. 0.35 Gm, 
Lactos. 0,55 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Phenolphihalein is a laxative. It is frequently prescribed in 
combination with sodium bicarbonate, which should make it more soluble, 
and less irritating. 
Incompatibility; 
Phonolphthalein is colorless in combination with pure sodium 
bicarbonate, but is colored pink by even a small amount of sodium 
carbonate. If there is any carbonate in the bicarbonate or if any 
of it is formed by decomposition of the bicarbonate, the powder will 
turn pink. 
Method of Compounding; 
Powder and mix the powders by trituration. Add a drop or two of 
a dilute solution of one of the alkali hydroxides or carbonates and 
triturate to a uniform pink color• Divide the powders, place in papers 
and fold. Each paper weighs 0.72 Gm. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
No. 81 Gapt. Stars. 
One (l) powder twice a day. 
For 5-32-40 
81a Rx Grn, or cc, 
Ferri Reducti 
Quin. Sulf. aa 2 
Strych. Sulf. 
Arsen. Trioxid. aa 015 
Ft. Mass. Div. in caps, no, xv. 
Sig, One (l) three (3) tines a day 
Fifteen minutes before eating. 
No. 82 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official, abbreviation and doses of active drugs 
Ferr, Reduct. 0.13 Gm. 
Quin, Sulf. 0,15 Gm. 
Strych. Sulf, 0.001 Gm. 
Arsen, Trioxid, 0.001 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value: 
A hena-tinic and stimulant tonic. Prescriptions similar to this one 
are frequently prescribed. It will be noted that the ingredients are 
similar to the familiar elixir, with the addition of arsenic. In some 
cases the addition of another metal has definitely proven of value in 
iron metabolism. Small amounts of copper salts are sometimes used in 
preparations for the same purpose. 
Incompatibility: 
None as written. Some prescribers will not permit preparations of 
reduced iron with potent ingredients in a powdered sta.te to be dis- 
pensed because of the danger of separation of the heavier iron by 
gravitation. Massing, of course, prevents any such separation. 
Method of Compounding: 
Dilute the strychnine and arsenic into the quinine sulfate by trit- 
uration, then add the reduced iron and 2 Gm, of extract of glycyrrhiza. 
Add water drop by drop until a stiff mass is formed. Roll into a 
cylinder, divide into 15 equal parts and place in frl capsules. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Ferr. Reduct. 
Quin. Sulf. 
Ext.Glycyrrh. aa 2 
Strych, Sulf, 
Arsen. Trioxid. aa 015 
Ft.Mass.Div. in caps. xv. 
#1 caps. 
Lable: 
No. 82 Capt. Stars. 
One (l) capsule three (5) times 
a day, fifteen (15) uinutes befor 
eating. 
For March 32, 1940, 
82a Rx 
Sod. Brondd. 
Aq. Camph. qs 
Ft. Sol, 
Sig. Tcasnoonful at night if 
restless. 
No. 05 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Therapeutic Value: 
A sedative. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Sod. Bron. 
Aq. Careph. 
In compatibility: 
The solution is quite concentrated and throws the camphor out of 
solution. As the camphor is not present in a medicinal quantity in 
any case, the solution nay be filtered. If it were necessary to keep 
all of the camphor in the preparation, it would be necessary to increase 
the total quantity and the dose proportionately. 
Method of Compounding: 
Dissolve the sodium bromide and filter the solution. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lablc: 
No. 85 Capt. Stars. 
One (1) teaspoonful in water 
at night, if restless. 
For I larch 32,1940, 
83a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Quin. Sulf, 1 
Hyd. Bichlor. 03 
Liq. Pot. Arsenit. 2 
Elix. Arom, qs 60 
Ft. Mist. 
Sig. 3i t.i.d. 
No. 84 
Form: 
The abbreviation ”Hyd.Bichlor.” is not above criticism; but there is 
no doubt as to what is meant. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Quin. Sulf. 0,06 Gm. 
Hydrarg. Bichlor, 0.002 Gm, 
Liq. Pot. Arsen, 0,13 Gm, 
Elix. Arom. 
Therapeutic Value 
An alterative mixture, it is difficult to pick out any definite 
therapeutic action in so complex a preparation. 
Incompatibility; 
1. There is an insufficient amount of solvent to dissolve the quinine 
sulfate. 
Z, Arsenites are reducing agents and in contact with mercuric 
chloride reduce it to mercurous chloride, especially in an alkaline 
medium. 
3. Any excess of potassium bicarbonate will precipitate the 
mercury as carbonate. 
4. Mercuric or mercurous arsenite is insoluble in the mixture. 
5. Excess of alkali present precipitates quinine. It is likely 
that there is sufficient alcohol present to prevent this, however. 
Method of Compounding; 
The ideal method is to dispense the Fowler’s solution separately. 
In the event this is not possible, solution of arsenous acid should 
be substituted for it. The quinine is to be dissolved in 50 cc. of 
aromatic elixir with the aid of sufficient aromatic sulfuric acid (2 cc.) 
Dissolve 10 Gm. of acacia in the mixture, add the solution of arsenous 
acid, and the bichloride dissolved in water. Dispense with a shake 
lable,- a mixture of mercurous chloride and mercury arsonites precipi- 
tates but may be reincorporated to some extent by shaking. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx Quin Sulf 1 
Acid.Sulfuric.Aron. 0 
Kydrarg.Bi chior, 03 
Liq. Acid. Arsen. 2 
Elix. Arom. qs 80 
Ft. Mist, 
Lable; 
No. G4 Dr. Stars 
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. 
One (l) teaspoonful three (3) 
times a day. 
84a Rx Gn. or cc. 
Pot, Garb. 4 
Ferri Sulf. 2 
Glycerin! 1 
Sucrosi 1 
Ft. Mass. Div. in caps. no. xxv 
Sig. One t.i.d, between meals. 
No. 85 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviation and doses of active ingredients 
Pot. Garb. ) 
Ferr. Sulf. ) 0.06 Gn. ferrous carbonate per pill. 
Glycerin, 
Sucros. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Hematinic. 
Incompatibility; 
Potassium carbonate is intended to react with ferrous sulfate 
to form ferrous carbonate. 
Method of Compounding: 
Triturate the potassium carbonate in a mortar with the ferrous 
sulfate and glycerin until a uniform dark green mass or paste is formed. 
Add the sucrose near the end of the reaction. The excess of moisture 
comes from the water of crystallization of the ferrous sulfate. Sufficient 
inert insoluble powder should be added to make a mass. Calcium carbonate 
or powdered glycyrrhiza is suitable. The quantity as marked on the 
prescription. The mass is then rolled, cut, and encapsulated. 
Corrected Proscription; 
Rx 
Pot. Garb, 4 
Ferr. Sulf. 2 
Glycerin. 1 
Sucrosi 1 
Calc. Garb. 1 
Ft. Mass. 
Div. in cap. no, xxv 
Lable: 
No. 85 Lt. Stars. 
One (l) capsule three (a) times 
a clay, between meals. 
For March.32,1940. 
85a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Mass. Ferr. Garb. 5 
Div. in cap. xx 
Sig. One t.i.d. #2 caps. 
No, 86 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Mass. Ferr. Garb, 0.25 Gm, 
Therapeutic value: 
Hematinic. 
Incompatibility: 
None. 
Method of Gompounding: 
Prepare the mass according to tne U.S.P. weigh out the 5 Gm., roll, 
divide and encapsulate. Use #2 capsule. 
Corrected Prescription: 
No corrections. 
Labis: 
No. 86 Capt. Stars. 
One (l) capsule three (3) times 
a day. 
For Liar. 32, 1940 
86a Rx 
Quin. Sulf. 
Acid. Sulf. Aronu qs 
Ft. Pil. xv 
Sig. One t.i.d. 
No. 87 
Fora; 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Quin c Sulf. 
Acidc Sulfuric. Aron, 
Therapeutic Value: 
May be used for any of the various properties possessed by quinine. 
Incompatibility 
It is intended that quinine bisulfate be formed. 
Method of Compounding: 
To the uowdered quinine sulfate in a mortar, add aromatic sulfuric 
acid drop by drop until a mass of consistency suitable for pill making 
is obtained. Roll out the mass into a cylinder, cut it into lb equal 
parts and roll each into a round pill between the fingers. 
Corrected Prescription: 
No corrections. 
Lable: 
No. 87 Maj. Stars. 
One (1) pill three (o) tines a 
day. 
For I larch 32, IS 40. 
87a For Jake Jacons Mar. 32, IG4O 
Rx 
Acid. Boric. 2 
Quin. Sulf. 1 
016 Theobrom. qs 
Ft, Suppos. Vag. M.T.D, viii 
Sig. One e. n. p. 
No. 88 
Form: 
Satisfactory. The patients name hardly agrees with the kind of 
suppository, but otherwise there is no ambiguity. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Acid. Boric. 2 Gn. 
Quin. Sulf. 1 Gn, 
Therapeutic Value: 
Antiseptic and in all probability, contraceptive. 
In c ompat ib ility: 
There is probably too much powder for the theobroma oil to hold in a 
firm mass. Suppositories so made will crumble. 0.5 cc, of olive oil 
or castor oil should be added. In any case, it will do necessary to 
make a .suppository weighing 5.0 Gm., at least, in order to have one 
which will hold together. Vaginal suppositories as large as this may 
be made the sane shape as a gelatin capsule. 
Method of Compounding: 
Mix the powders in a nortar by trituration. Add 0.5 cc. of olive 
oil per suppository, then 1.5 Gn. of theobrona oil per suppository and 
work into a mass by warning if necessary. When the nass is uniform ana 
of proper consistency, remove it from the nertar, roll to a cylinder 
on a pill tile and divide unto eight equal parts, flake a spherical 
suppository then elongate it by rolling until it is of a proper 
diameter. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx 
Acid. Boric. 2 
Quin. Sulf. 1 
01. Olivae 5 
Theobrona Oil 1 5 
Ft•suppos.vag. M. T.D.viii 
Sig. One e.n.p. 
Lablo; 
No. 63 Lt. Stars 
One suppository as directed. 
For Jake Jacons 1iar,32,1940 
88a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Rhei 
Pot, Garb, 
Aloe. 
Sapo Dur, aa 1 
Ft. Cap. xv 
Sig. One at night. #2 cap 
No. J3S_ 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Rheum (no abbreviation) 0.06 Gm. 
Pot. Garb. O.OG Gm. 
Sapo Dur. 0,06 Gin. 
Aloe (no abbreviation) 0,06 Gm. 
Therapeutic Value; 
Laxative. 
Incompatibility: 
None. The potassium carbonate is added to render more soluble the 
resins in the rhubarb, especially. 
Method of Compounding: 
The fact that the prescription contains soap is the only indication 
the compounder has that a massed capsule is intended. The mixed ingred- 
ients, finely powdered and very slightly moistened, form an easily 
worked pill mass. The mass is then to be divided into 15 equal parts and 
placed into a ffZ capsule. 
Corrected Prescription; 
No correction. 
Lable: 
No. 89 Capt. Stars. 
One (1) capsule at night. 
For 3-62-40. 
89a Rx Gra. or cc. 
Potassii lodidi 5 
Salol qs 
Ft, pil. vel cap. xv, enteric coated. 
Sig. One q.i.d. 
No. SO 
Form; 
Salol is written in English, most of the remainder of the prescrip- 
tion is Latin, 
Official Abbreviations and doses of each active ingredient: 
Pot, lodid. 
Phenyl Salicyl. 
0.33 
Therapeutic Value; 
May be desired for any of the varied properties of potassium 
iodide'. The prescriber intends that the potassium iodide pass into the 
intestine before being absorbed, probably to prevent stomach irritation. 
Incompatibility 
None.. 
Method of compounding: 
Potassium iodide is a difficult substance to got into a piil mass. 
It is not easily powdered, and a very little water liquefies it so 
completely that a great deal of inert material must be used in order 
to make a workable mass. A small amount of theobroma oil makes a 
fair medium under ordinary conditions, but such a pill cannot be 
coated with salol. The easiest solution ?_s to encapsulate the pot- 
assium iodide and coat the capsules by rolling then in congealing 
salol. About two Gn. of salol will coat the 15 #2 capsules. The amount 
used should be marked on the prescription for future reference. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
No. SO Capt. Stars, 
One (1) capsule four (4) tines 
a day. 
For ...March 32, 1940. 
Rx 
Pot. lodid. 5 
Phenyl. Salicyl. 
(coating) 2 
Ft, cap. xv enteric coated. 
#2 caps. 
90a Rx Gnu or.cc, 
Phenobarbital 
Alcohol 
Dilute Hydrochloric Acid 
Tr. Gentian Comp, 
Elix, Pepsin Comp, qs/ad 
Sig, One tsp. after meals. 
No. 91 
Form: 
Essentially satisfactory. The prescription is written in English, 
with the exception of Mqs/ad" and MSig.M The U.S.P, gives the titles 
as follows: Diluted Hydrochloric Acid, Compound Tincture of Gentian, 
and Compound Elixir of Pepsin. No English abbreviations are given in 
the U.S.P,; but that fact alone does not prohibit the use of 
abbreviations in a prescription written in English, "ad" is superfluous. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Phcnobarb, 
Alcohol (no abbreviation) 
Ac.Hydrochlor, Dil. 
Tr. Gentian. Co. 
Elix, Pepsin, Co, 
Therapeutic Value: 
A bitter digestive mixture, with phenobarbital added to give a 
sedative action on the stomach. There is little value in bitter mixtures 
used after meals. 
Incompatibilities: 
Hydrochloric acid precipitates extractive material from the compound 
tincture of gentian, especially in this mixture which is higher al- 
cohol than the tincture itself. 
Method of compounding: 
No way of preventing the precipitation is known. Moreover, the 
process is a slow one and filtration solves the problem only momentarily. 
The precipitate is readily suspended by agitation and does no harm. 
Dissolve the phenobarbital in the alcohol and compound tincture of 
gentian. Mix the diluted acid with the compound elixir and add this sol- 
ution to the phenobarbital mixture gradually. Dispense with a shake lable. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
No. 91 Maj. Stars. 
Shake Tfcll Before Usinp;. 
One (l) teaspoonful after meals. 
For 1 larch 32, 1940. 
Rx 
Phenobarbital 
Alcohol 
Dil. Hydrochlor. Acid 
Comp. Tr, Gentian 
Compound Elix. Pepsin.qs 
Mix 
Sig. Ono tcaspoonful after meals. 
91a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Sod. Sal. 39 
Sod. Bicarb, 3 9 
Syrup 6 0 
Aq, Month, Pip. qs 60 
Shake 
Sig. 4 cc. t.i.d. 
No. 92 
Form: 
Intelligible enough, but a mixture of Latin and English. Sodium 
salicylate is more correctly abbreviated as shown below. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients; 
Sod. Salicyl. 0.25 Gm, 
Sod. Bicarb. 0.25 Gn. 
Syrup (no abbrev.) 
Aq. Menth. Pip. 
Therapeutic Value: 
An analgesic and alkaline mixture of a type frequently given in 
arthritis end neuritis. 
Incompatibilities; 
Sodium salicylate gradually darkens in alkaline solutions. It will 
become completely black if allowed to stand long enough* 
Method of Compounding; 
Various methods of compounding such mixtures have been originated; 
but all of them involve adding an active reducing agent or an acid, neither 
of which is indicated in a mixture already apt to prove nauseating. 
The quantity and dose of this mixture indicate that it mil be all 
consumed within 4 days, so the mixture may be dispensed as written with a 
shake lable, and a warning that if not soon used up it will darken. 
If the mixture were to be dispensed in large quantities, it -would be 
advisable to color it dark brown in the first place so that the change 
would not be so marked. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
92 Lt. Stars. 
Shake The Bottle. 
One- (l) teaspoonful three 
(3) tines a day. 
No. 92 3-32-40. 
Ibc 
Sod, Salicyl 3 9 
Sod. Bicarb, 3 9 
Syrupi 6 
Aq. Menth. Pip. qs 60 
Nix. 
Sig. Shake. 4 cc. t.l.d. 
92a Rx Gm, or cc. 
Hydrous Wool Fat 5 
Glycorite of Boroglycerin 15 
Petrolatum qs SO 
V 
i<j. • 
Sig. Apply locally to dry parts. 
No. S3 
Form: 
Satisfactory. The prescription is written in English except for a 
few' conventionalized Latin abbreviations. 
Official Abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredients: 
Adeps Lan. Hyd, 
Glycer. Borogive. 
Petrolat, 
Therapeutic Value: 
The directions state the purpose of the ointment. It is intended to 
prevent dryness by the hygroscopic nature of both glycerin and wool fat. 
Incompatibilities: 
None. The glycerite is mixed with the wool fat only with difficulty. 
Method of Compounding: 
Place the 3 ingredients in a mortar and beat them with the pestle 
until a uniform ointment results. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Rx is satisfactory. 
Lablcs 
93 Maj. Stars. 
Apply locally to dry parts. 
For Liar.32, IS4O. 
93a Rx Gn. or cc. 
Acid. Acetylsal, 3 
Sod. Cit. ' 15 
Aq. Anisi qs 60 
M. Ft. Mist. 
Sig. 4 cc. q 3 h. 
No. 94 
Form; 
Satisfactory. 
Official Abbreviations and doses of 
active ingredients 
Acid. Acetylsal, 0.2 Cm. 
Sod. Cit. * 1.0 Gm. 
Aq. Anisi 
Therapeutic Value: 
Antipyretic and alkaline diuretic mixture. 
Incompatibilities: 
Aspirin is decomposed by alkaline solutions. Sufficient of the sodium 
citrate is hydrolyzed to gradually decompose it. As the aspirin is de- 
composed the sodium acetate and sodium salicylate resulting are dissolved. 
Method of Compounding: 
Triturate the aspirin and sodium citrate together to a fine powder 
and place then into the container. Add anise water up to 60 cc. and 
agitate the- mixture until a clear solution results. There is no way to 
prevent the reaction so it is better to carry it to completion before 
dispensing the medicine. 
Corrected Prescription: Lable; 
94 Capt. Stars. 
One (l) teaspoonful every three 
(3) hours. 
For 3—32—40, 
94a Rx 
Pulv. Salol 
Strych. Sulf. 
Ext. Bellad. 
11. et in pulv. xv div. 
Sig. One q.i.d. 
No. 95 
Form: All of the prescription is in Latin except the word ’’salol*'• 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Phenyl, Salicyl, 
Strych. Sulf, 
Ext. Bellad. 
Therapeutic Value; 
There is considerable doubt as to what such a prescription is supposed 
to do. It probably is being used in the treatment of some form of food 
poisoning; but on the other hand may be used in treating a common cold. 
One wonders in such a case, whether belladonna itself was not intended. On 
the ether hand one sees that the dose of salol is twice the average and 
might reason from this that the dose is intentionally large. 
Incompatibility; 
Nona, presuming the dose correct. 
Method of Compounding; 
In such a case •where there is a possibility that what is written is 
not what the prescriber intends, it is always well to check the dose with 
him, stating why the doubt exists and asking clearly for directions. 
On the presumption that the prescriber intended the dose as written, 
and upon consultation ordered the prescription filled; Pov/der the salol 
by means of a few drops of alcohol or ether, remove it from the mortar and 
set it aside. Place the strychnine salt in the mortar and gradually add t 
it the extract, which acts as a tracer. Finally add the salol in small 
portions until the whole is uniform, WEIGH OUT THE POWDER onto papers, ca 
of which contains 0.7 Gn, The remaining few milligrams may be either dis- 
carded or divided mechanically among the fifteen papers. Fold. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
95 Capt. Stars. 
One (1) pov/der four (4) times 
a day. 
For March 32,1940. 
Rx 
Phenyl, Sali cyl. Pulv. 
Strych. Sulf. 
Extract! Bellad. 
M. et in pulv, xv div. 
Sig, One (l) q.i.d. 
95a Rx Gn. or cc, 
Spir. Ammon. Aron. 7 5 
Aq. Calcis 22 2 
M. 
Sig, Tsp. for nausea. 
No." 96 
Form: 
Satisfactory, Aqua Calcis is a latinised form of lime water, Liq. 
Calcii Hydroxidi, One wonders if 22.2 should not have been 22,5. 
Official Abbreviations and doses of Active Ingredients: 
Sp. Ammon. Aron. 1. cc. Not taking into account the 
Liq. Calc. Hydrox. 3, cc. reaction. 
Therapeutic Value: 
To alleviate nausea. 
Incompatibility: 
Calcium carbonate is precipitated by the ammonium carbonate, and 
the alcohol soluble oils of the spirit are precipitated by the water of the 
solution. 
Method of Compounding: 
There is no practical way to prevent the reaction, except to dispense 
the two preparations separately. There is nothing harmful in the precipi- 
tate and it does not materially decrease the strength of the spirit, since 
the mixture will probably be taken in water in any case. The physician 
should be offered a choice in the matter and his decision will determine 
the method. If it is decided to mix the preparations, and use a suspend- 
ing agent, tragacanth, not acacia should be used. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
Rx 
Spir. Ammon. Aron. 7.5 
Liq, Calc. Kydrox. 22,2 
Tragacanthae C•5 
T Jf 
96 Maj, Stars. 
Shake Well Before Using. 
One (l) tcaspoonful for 
nausea. 
Corrected prescription and lable suppose the mixture to be 
compounded, as written. 
96a Rx Gn, or cc. 
Tr. Ferri Chlor, 3 
Ac, Phos. Dil. 2 
Syr, qs 60 
M 
x i • 
Sig, Teaspoonful at mealtime. 
No. 07 
Form: 
Intelligible, even though the abbreviations are not the official ones. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Tr. Ferr. Chlor. 0,2 cc. 
Acid, Phosph. Dil. 0.12 cc. 
Syrupi (not abbreviated) 
Therapeutic Value: 
An iron tonic. The acid is added to decrease the astringency and 
make the preparation more palatable. 
In c ompatibility: 
Ferric solutions are precipitated by phosphoric acid, the precipitated 
ferric nhosphate being white. An excess of hydrochloric acid prevents the 
precipitation. 
Method of Compounding; 
1. Add the acid to the tincture and add drop by drop, sufficient dilute 
hydrochloric acid to dissolve the precipitate. Dilute to quantity vo.th th 
syrup. 
2. Substitute Tincture of ferric citrochlor?.de, dilute it into the syrup 
and add the phosphoric aci 5. 
Corrected Prescription: 
Lable: 
Rx 
Tr. Ferri Citrochlcr 5 
Acid. Phosph, Dil. 2 
Syrupi qs 60 
M. 
97 Dr. Stars. 
One (1) teaspoonful at 
mealtime. 
For Mar. 32, 1940. 
97a Rx Gm. or cc. 
Peru Balsam 10 
Petrox. Spissi 20 
Ft. Ung. 
Sig. Apply to itching parts. 
No. 98 
Form; 
Fixed Latin and English. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients: 
Balsam. Peruv. 
Petrox. Spiss, 
Therapeutic Value: 
Ointment for itch. 
Incompatibility: 
Hone. 
Method of Compounding: 
Prepare the solid petrololin according to the N. F. and incorporate 
it with the poruvian balsam when it has cooled. 
Corrected Prescription; 
Rx 
Balsam. Peruv, 10 
Petrox. Spiss. 20 
Ft, Ung. 
Labie: 
98 Lt. Stars. 
Apply to itching parts. 
For I.larch 32, 1940. 
98a Rx 
liar*. Sulf. 
Sod. Phos. 
M. Ft. pulv. 
Sig, Tablespoonful before breakfast 
daily. 
No, 9S 
Form: 
Satisfactory. 
Official abbreviations and doses of active ingredients 
Mag. Sulf. 
Sod, Phos, 
Therapeutic Value: 
Hydragogue cathartic. 
Incompatibility: 
None if kept perfectly dry. If allowed to be coir.e moist there 
is an exchange of radicals with liberation of water of crystallization, 
which results in a pasty mass. 
Method of Compounding: 
Dry the salts by heating them in an oven to about half their weight. 
(Mag. Sulf. contains 51$ of water; sod. sulf. 475), mix the dried powders, 
20 Gm. of the mag. sulf., and 5 om. of the sod, phos. and dispense with 
directions to take half the dose or two teaspoonsful. 
Corrected Prescription 
Lable: 
99 Capt, Stars. 
Two (2) teaspoonfuls daily 
before breakfast. 
for .March 32, 1940. 
Rx 
Mag. Sulf. Exsicc. 
Sod, Phos. Exsicc. 
Li, Ft. Pulv. 
Sig. Two (2) teaspoonfuls 
daily before breakfast. 
99a Rx Cm. or cc. 
Chart. Ac, Salicyl. aa 1 
litte x 
Chart. Sod. Bicarb, aa 1 
latte x (chartae fusci) 
Sig, Contents of a brown and a white 
paper in half a glass of water 
every four (4) hours. 
No. 100 
Form; Satisfactory, if unusual. 
Official Abbreviations and Doses of Active Ingredients 
/cid. Salicyl. Dose Trie prescription contains aftei mixing a 
Sod. Bicarb, dose in water as directed, about 1.2 Cm, 
of sod.salicyl. and about 0.4 Cm. of sod. 
bicarb. 
Therapeutic Value; 
A set of two powders produces an effervescent, alkaline salicylate miv 
ture having analgesic properties and being more palatable than a prepara- 
tion made by simple solution. 
Incompatibility: 
The reaction shown below is intended. 
NaHCOo 4- H C7H503 = NaC7HsO3 1 HgO 4- COZ 
Mol. Wt. 84 133 160 
Tliis shows us that 0,84 Gm. of sod, bicarb, wouic. react witn I*3B 
Gm. of salicylic acid, and a simple proportion will determine that 1 Gm. 
of salicylic acid, would require about 0.6 Gm. of sodium bicarbonate for 
neutralization, leaving 0.4 Gm. of bicarbonate unchanged and yielding 1.2 
Gm. of sodium salicylate. 
Method of compounding: 
Weigh out the salicylic acid onto 10 white papers and Weigh 
out the sodium bicarbonate onto brown papers and fold. Place them in a 
powder box in pairs, (Note— Do not use colored paper for the salicylic 
acid.) 
Corrected Prescription: 
As written. 
Lable: 
100 ' Maj. Stars. 
Mix the contents of a brown 
and a white paper in a half a 
glassful of water and take 
every four (4) hours. 
For March 32, 1940. 
100a