Gelatinum Codeinae, B.P.C. Codeine Jelly.
Botanical name:
Preparations:
Format explanation.
Related entry: Opium poppy
| Codeine | 0.20 | | | 22 grains |
| Citric Acid | 2.00 | | | ½ ounce |
| Gelatin | 8.00 | | | 2 ounces |
| Glycerin | 48.00 | | | 12 fl. ounces |
| Terpeneless Oil of Lemon | 0.01 | | | 1 minim |
| Solution of Balsam of Tolu | 36.00 | | | 9 fl. ounces |
Soak the gelatin in 30 (7 ½ fluid ounces) of the solution of of tolu, add the glycerin, and heat until dissolved. Dissolve the codeine and citric acid in the remaining 6 (1 ½ fluid ounces) of solution, mix with the solution of gelatin, add the oil of lemon, and stir well together.
Dose.—4 grammes 60 grains).
