Narceine

One of the alkaloids of opium. Has been recommended as a hypnotic and sedative in doses of 1/2 to 2 grains (hypodermically). The hydrobromide and hydrochloride are the best salts to use, being quite soluble in water and alcohol.

Narcophin

A trade-name for meconate of morphine ( = 31 per cent.) and narcotinc.

Narcotile is methyl-ethylene bichloride, and is recommended as a general anaesthetic. Supplied in tubes like ethyl chloride.

Narcotine

An alkaloid of opium, said to have a specific action in malaria resembling quinine. Dose (of the hydrochloride): 2 to 4 grains or more, but not exceeding 20 grains per day.

Nargol is silver nucleinate, a brownish-white powder, soluble in water, and containing 10 per cent. of silver. Used in I to 2 per cent. solution as an injection in venereal complaints, in 10 to 20 per cent. solution for corneal ulcers, and weaker in cases of milder inflammations.

Nastin

A crystalline fat derived from leprosy bacilli, which in combination with benzoyl chloride {Nastin B) has been recommended by Dr. Deyke Pascha and Reschad Bey for subcutaneous injection in leprosy, the solutions being designated B0, B1, and B2 according to strength.

Neoform

Oxy-bismuth tri-iodo-phenol. A yellow, amorphous powder, insoluble in water, which is used as a dusting-powder for indolent ulcers, and similar affections. B. Neoform is the methyl ester of para - amido - meta - oxy-benzoic acid.

Neo - pyrenol. - A proprietary remedy for cough, rheumatism, etc, combining thymol, para-dioxy-benzol, Siam benzoin, sodium benzoate, and sodium oxybenzoate.

Neopyrin

Valeryl - amido -antipyrin, in white crystals with a bitter taste, slightly soluble in water, soluble in chloroform. Dose, as an antipyretic, 5 to 15 grains.

Neraltein

Sodium para-eth-oxyphenylamidomethane sulpho-nate. White crystalline scales, soluble in water, and having a sweet taste. An analgesic, antipyretic, and antineuralgic remedy in doses of 5 to 15 grains, three or four times a day.

Nervocidine is said to be the hydrochloride of an alkaloid isolated from an Indian plant called gasu-basu. It is a yellow, amorphous, hygroscopic powder, soluble in water, and less so in alcohol and ether. It is a powerful local anaesthetic, used in dental practice in 1 -in-1,000 solution.

Nesain

A combination of arsenic and protein. A yellow powder = As 10 per cent. Used in 1o-per-cent. solution as a hypodermic injection in carcinoma.

Neurodin is acetyl - para-oxy-phenyl - urethane, and occurs in colourless crystals, slightly soluble in water. An antipyretic and anti-neuralgic. Dose:5 to 15 grains. Do not confound with Neurosin (caffeine and nitroglycerin tablets). Neuronal. - Bromo - diethyl -acetamide, in colourless crystals, sparingly soluble in water (4 grains per ounce), easily soluble in spirit, and given in 10 to 25 grain doses as a hypnotic and sedative.