Oleinatum Atropinae, B.P.C. Oleinate of Atropine.
Botanical name:
Synonyms.—Oleatum Atropinae; Oleate of Atropine.
Related entry: Atropine
| Atropine | 2.00 | | | 44 grains |
| Alcohol | 2.00 | | | 48 minims |
| Oleic Acid, by weight | 50.00 | | | 2 ½ ounces |
| Olive Oil, by weight | to 100.00 | | | to 5 ounces |
Triturate the atropine with the alcohol in a tared evaporating dish with a glass rod, add about an equal volume of oleic acid, warm the dish, and stir until the alcohol has evaporated; then add the remainder of the oleic acid, stir until the atropine is dissolved, and add the olive oil.
