Elixir Pini Compositum, B.P.C. Compound Elixir of Pine.
Botanical name:
Format explanation
Related entry: Oil of Pine
Oil of Pine | 1.67 | | | 160 minims |
Terpin Hydrate | 1.83 | | | 160 grains |
Acetomorphine Hydrochloride | 0.09 | | | 8 grains |
Glycerin of Saffron | 1.25 | | | 120 minims |
Alcohol | 30.00 | | | 6 fl. ounces |
Glycerin | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the oil of pine, terpin hydrate, and acetomorphine hydrochloride in the alcohol, add the glycerin of saffron, make up to the required volume with glycerin, and filter if necessary. Each fluid drachm of this preparation contains 1 minim of oil of pine, 1 grain of terpin hydrate, and 1/20 grain of acetomorphine hydrochloride.
Dose.—2 to 4 mils (½ to 1 fluid drachm).