Bromglidin

A bromine compound analogous to Iodglidin {q.v.).

Bromile

The hydrobromide of an organic base, in large, white, crystalline scales, 3 parts of which equal 1 part of potassium bromide. Administered hypodermically in 10-per-cent. solution.

Bromipin (Brominol)

The trade-name for a preparation made by reacting on sesame oil with 10 to 33 per cent. of bromine. Dose: 1 to 4 drachms of the 10 per cent. in emulsion as a nervine sedative.

Bromochinal, or dibromo-sali-cylate of quinine, is an antifebrile remedy. Dose: 8 to 12 grains.

Bromocoll

A compound obtained by the action of a solution of bromine and tannin on gelatin, and containing 20 per cent. of bromine and 30 per cent. of gelatin. Occurs as a yellowish powder. Given in epi -lepsy, insomnia, and other nervous diseases in doses of 10 grains, gra-dually increasing to 2 drachms in epilepsy. Also used externally for eczema, pruritus, and wounds.

Bromoform (Tribromometh-ane). - A heavy, colourless liquid, analogous in composition to chloroform and iodoform, but more closely resembling the former than the latter in properties. Used for whoopingcough, but not extensively. Dose: 1 to 2 minims (for children) in emulsion.

Bromol (tribromophenol) is an intestinal antiseptic. Dose: 1 to 2 grains.

Bromophor

A preparation containing 25 per cent. of organically combined bromine in the form of dibromlaricinolic acid. Used as a pigment in pruritus and erysipelas.

Bromural

A sedative, a-bromo-iso-valerianyl urea - (CH3)3CH.CHBr.CO.NH.CONH2 - said to act well in simple insomnia, and as a nerve sedative in neurasthenia, tabes, etc. A white flaky powder, sparingly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol. Dose: 5 to 10 grains.

Brophenin

Bromo-iso-valeryl amino-acetphenetidin. A white powder given in 8 to 20 grain doses for headache and neuralgia.

Brovalol

The trade-name of borneol bromo-isovaleric ester, issued in perles as a sedative and nerve tonic.

Cacodylates

See Acid, Caco-dylic.

Cadmium Salts

The salicylate is used in 1-per-cent. solution in gonorrhoea, the sulphate in syphilis and rheumatism (dose 1/24 to 1/12 grain, in pill).

Caesium Salts

The following have been used medicinally: Bitar-trate, dose 4 grains; iodide, as a substitute for potassium iodide, in the same doses; ammonio-bromide, as a nervine sedative in epilepsy, dose 15 to 30 grains; and rubidio-ammonio-bromide, for the latter purpose, in the same dose.

Caffeine Chloral

Occurs in white, granular crystals, soluble in water. Dose: 3 to 8 grains hypo-dermically.

Calcinol is the trade-name of calcium iodate, a white, crystalline powder, recommended as a substitute for iodoform and as a gastrointestinal antiseptic. Dose: 3 to 5 grains.

Calcium Salts

The following are the doses of the more uncommon salts: Ammonio-citrate, I to 10 grains; benzoate, 10 to 30 grains; bromide, 10 to 30 grains; brom-iodide, 5 to 10 grains; hippurate, 5 to 15 grains; iodide, 1 to 5 grains; lactate, 10 to 20 grains (this becomes insoluble by keeping, and should be prepared fresh from precipitated chalk and lactic acid); permanganate, 1/2 to 1 1/2 grain; salicylate, 8 to 16 grains; valerianate, 1/2 to 3 grains.