Oleum Lubricans, B.P.C., Lubricant Oil. Oleum Ricini Aromaticum, B.P.C., Aromatic Castor Oil.
Botanical name:
OLEUM LUBRICANS, B.P.C.
LUBRICANT OIL.
Synonyms.—Lund's Oil; Catheter Oil.
Related entries: Castor Oil - Liquid Parenol - Lubricant Paste
| Phenol | 5.00 | | | 1 ounce |
| Castor Oil | 20.00 | | | 4 fl. ounces |
| Almond Oil | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the phenol in the mixed oils.
This oil is used to lubricate catheters.
OLEUM RICINI AROMATICUM, B.P.C.
AROMATIC CASTOR OIL.
| Amyl Acetate | 0.10 | | | 10 minims |
| Gluside | 0.23 | | | 20 grains |
| Absolute Alcohol | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Castor Oil | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Mix the amyl acetate and the gluside with the alcohol, and set aside until a clear solution is obtained, then add the castor oil. This preparation should be stored in filled and well-closed bottles.
Dose.—4 to 30 mils (I to 8 fluid drachms).
