Linctus Acetomorphinae, B.P.C. Linctus of Acetomorphine.
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Format explanation
Related entry: Morphine
| Acetomorphine Hydrochloride | 0.10 | | | 9 grains |
| Tincture of Hyoscyamus | 7.50 | | | 1 ½ fl. ounces |
| Spirit of Chloroform | 7.50 | | | 1 ½ fl. ounces |
| Syrup of Balsam of Tolu | 15.00 | | | 3 fl. ounces |
| Syrup of Virginian Prune | 15.00 | | | 3 fl. ounces |
| Glycerin | to 100 | | | to 20 fl. ounces |
Dissolve the acetomorphine hydrochloride in the tincture and spirit; mix with the syrups, and add sufficient glycerin to produce the required volume. This preparation contains about 1/18 grain of acetomorphine hydrochloride in 1 fluid drachm.
Dose.—2 to 8 mils (½ to 2 fluid drachms.)
