Linctus Codeinae, B.P.C. Linctus of Codeine.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Opium poppy
| Syrup of Codeine | 50.00 | | | 10 fl. ounces |
| Citric Acid | 1.75 | | | 153 grains |
| Emulsion of Chloroform | 5.00 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
| Glycerin | 16.50 | | | 3 fl. oz. 144 m. |
| Mucilage of Tragacanth | to 100.00 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the citric acid in the syrup of codeine; then add the glycerin, emulsion of chloroform, and sufficient mucilage of tragacanth to make up the required volume. This preparation contains about ⅛ grain of codeine phosphate in 1 fluid drachm.
Dose.—2 to 4 mils (½ to 1 fluid drachm).
