Linctus Sedativus, B.P.C. Sedative Linctus.

Botanical name: 
Papaver somniferum

Format explanation
Related entry: Morphine Hydrochloride

Synonym.—Linctus Morphinae Acidus.

Solution of Morphine Hydrochloride 5.00 | 1 fl. ounce
Emulsion of Chloroform 5.00 | 1 fl. ounce
Lemon juice 25.00 | 5 fl. ounces
Glycerin to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Mix the liquids. This linctus contains about 1/32 grain of morphine hydrochloride in 1 fluid drachm.

Dose.—2 to 4 mils (½ to 1 fluid drachm).

The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.