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ELIXIR  EUPNEIN, 
A  preparation  sa'id  to  contain  in  each  dose  of  8  c.c.  (2  fluidrachms) : 
heroin  0*0026  gramme  (V24  grain),  terpin  hydrate  0-13  gramme  (2 
grains)  creosote  0  3  gramme  (5  grains),  in  a  menstruum  containing 
30  per  cent,  of  alcohol  with  glycerin  and  aromatic  essential  oils. 
Actions  and  Uses. — From  its  composition  it  appears  to  be  well 
adapted  to  use  in  chronic  cough  from  bronchitis,  etc.  Dosage. — 
4  to  12  c.c.  (1  to  3  fluidrachms).  Prepared  by  SchiefTelin  &  Co,  New 
York. 
ELIXIR  SAW  PALMETTO. 
An  elixir  of  saw  palmetto  berries,  sandal  wood  and  cornsilk. 
Actions  and  Uses. — The  constituents  of  this  preparation  are  cred- 
ited with  diuretic  properties  and  believed  to  be  sedative  to  the 
genito-urinary  tract  and  to  exert  a  curative  action  on  the  inflamed 
mucous  membrane,  especially  in  chronic  cases.  Dosage. — 4  to  16 
c.c.  (1  to  4  fluidrachms)  three  times  a  day.  Prepared  by  Parke,  Davis 
&  Co.,  Detroit,  Mich. 
EMPYROFORM. 
A  condensation  product  of  birch  tar  and  formaldehyde. 
Actions  and  Uses. — Empyroform  is  an  antipuritic,  sedative  and 
desiccant.  It  is  said  to  be  superior  to  tar  and  free  from  irritant  or 
toxic  effects.  It  is  claimed  to  be  useful  in  all  stages  of  eczema, 
psoriasis,,  lichen,  urticaria,  prurigo,  pityriasis,  etc.  Dosage. — It  is 
applied  as  a  5  to  10  per  cent,  ointment,  10  to  20  per  cent,  zinc 
paste,  10  to  20  per  cent,  tincture,  and  37-5  per  cent,  suspension. 
Manufactured  by  Chemische  Fabrik  auf  Actien,  vorm.  E.  Schering 
Berlin  (Schering  &  Glatz,  New  York). 
EPICARIN. 
Epicarin,  C6H3  (OH)  (COOH)  (CH2C10HeOH)  2:3:1  =  C18H1404. 
/3-naphthol-hydroxy-toluic  acid. 
Actions  and  Uses. — Epicarin  is  a  non-poisonous  antiseptic  and 
parasiticide.  Administered  internally,  it  is  excreted  mostly  unde- 
composed.  It  has  been  found  useful  in  the  treatment  of  skin-dis- 
eases, particularly  scabies,  tinea  tonsurans,  prurigo  and  certain  forms 
of  eczema.  Dosage. — It  is  used  externally  only  in  the  form  of  5  to 
20  per  cent,  ointment,  with  petrolatum  or  wool  fat  (lanolin)  as  base, 
