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INTRODUCTORY. IN the arrangement of the formulas in this volume the plan of numbering them has, as in former editions, been adopted. This method saves frequent repetition of the formulas, makes them convenient for reference, and at the same time more particularly designates one from another, as there are in many instances several preparations bearing the same name yet differing in composition. The official preparations are designated by their Latin titles as given in the Pharmacopoeias; but few others are thus distinguished, as they are generally called for or prescribed by their more common names. Prominence is also given to most of the official and to the elegant preparations by printing them in larger type than those of less importance. Whenever a material difference exists in the formulas official in the U. S. P. and those of the Br., German, French, or other leading pharmacopoeias, the composition of the preparation as directed by the different authorities is given. Also, when there is any important difference between the U. S. 1880 and 1870 pharmacopoeia preparations, the same is noted in the formula. In the formulas copied from other works, when the original text is followed, the source from which they are derived is usually mentioned; but when formulas are collated from various sources, and re-arranged, re-written, or readjusted to suit the plan of this work, their authority is not generally given, as they are, mostly, public property, having become such by long usage and frequent publication in standard works. In conformity with the popular usage in this country the quantities directed in the formulas are mostly in the commercial weight and measure of the U. S. The attempts to introduce metric weight.and measure or parts by weight of solids and liquids have not met with a favorable reception in this country, although generally used in Continental Europe. In the article on weights and measures which follows, directions will be found for readily converting weights or measures of one system into those of another. Fenner’s Complete Formulary - Part I-II - MISCELLANEOUS FORMULA - Page 3 The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine http://www.swsbm.com
As this work is intended mainly as a formulary, the description of pharmaceutical apparatus in general use, and the description of medicinal substances, except as given under general headings, is mostly omitted; for the same reason, the tests of chemicals, etc., are not generally given. A brief general description of crude medicinal substances will be found in PART I., and the general working processes employed in pharmacy are briefly described in PART II. For further descriptions, tests, etc., reference may be made to the pharmacopoeias, chemistries and other technical works. The medicinal uses and doses of most preparations are briefly given under their formulas, for convenient reference. The formulas are, as far as is practicable, arranged in classes. The official formulas and those employed in regular pharmacy are included in PART III., and are classed according to their pharmaceutical similarity, as elixirs, extracts, fluid extracts, spirits, syrups, etc. Chemical elements and radicals are noted in their alphabetical order, their salts and combinations being included under the same general headings — as Sodium and its salts. Potassium and its salts, etc. Standard proprietary remedies are included in PART IV., and classed according to their medicinal properties, uses, etc. — as Ague Cures, Catarrh Remedies, Cough Remedies, etc. Toilet articles and perfumes are given in PART V., and are arranged as far as possible according to their uses as Hair Preparations, Handkerchief Perfumes, Lotions, etc. Miscellaneous Preparations, in which are included those not otherwise classified, make up Part VI., and are arranged as far as possible according to their uses. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES STANDARDS. The United States Pharmacopoeia previous to the 1880 revision and all standard American text-books directed troy weight and apothecary measure. The present revision of the United States Pharmacopoeia directs metric weight and measure whenever definite weight and measure is mentioned, but parts by weight are generally directed. The British Pharmacopoeia and text-books direct avoirdupois weight and equivalent fluid measure. All of the Pharmacopoeias of continental Fenner’s Complete Formulary - Part I-II - MISCELLANEOUS FORMULA - Page 4 The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine http://www.swsbm.com
Page 2 and 3: PREFACE. WHEN, in 1874, the first e
Page 6 and 7: Europe direct parts by weight, or m
Page 8 and 9: The relation of weight to fluid mea
Page 10 and 11: at 30 inches, as 212°, making 180
Page 12 and 13: scales are marked 0, viz., at the f
Page 14 and 15: CALCULATING THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF
Page 16 and 17: CALCULATING THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF
Page 18 and 19: PART I . DRUGS AND MEDICINAL SUBSTA
Page 20 and 21: Inorganic Chemical Products. The pr
Page 22 and 23: smaller fruits, like strawberry, ra
Page 24 and 25: ipe, thoroughly dried and prepared
Page 26 and 27: Pharmaceutical and Chemical Product
Page 28 and 29: may be made on the same principle.
Page 30 and 31: distillation as does the Water-bath
Page 32 and 33: give a larger surface for the appli
Page 34 and 35: do the work of a press. FILTRATION.
Page 36 and 37: FINENESS OF POWDER. To properly obt
Page 38 and 39: they are liable to adulteration, or
Page 40 and 41: evaporation. When preparations are
Page 42 and 43: "To begin percolation, the rubber t
Page 44 and 45: percolate. The flow of percolate ma
Page 46 and 47: and may be stopped with a cork. Thi
Page 48 and 49: in cold. Although the heat employed
Page 50 and 51: The method of conducting water-bath
Page 52 and 53: WASHING PRECIPITATES. The object of

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