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320 DENTAL MEDICINE.

cases ; or a lozenge composed of one-fourth grain of cocaine
allowed to dissolve in the mouth and swallowed before taking the
impression.
DENTAL FORMULA.
For a Local Anasthetic. For a Local Anasthetic,
R. Pulv. camphorce . . . .^viij li. Camphoia.- ^j
i^Lther sulph f^^j. M. .'lilher vel chlorofoimi . ^ij. M.
^^ '
r, .. . ,. j» ^u »u SiGNA.—Apply with a camel's-hair
SiGNA.—Applied to the gum over the
tooth to be removed, until it turns
white or becomes blanched. For Xeuralgia,
R • CamphorjE,
For a Local Amesthetic. ^, , t. j . -- i . nr
Chlor. hydratis aa equal parts. M.
R . Chloral,
n y -- _• SiGNA.—Apply as a lotion.
Camphorae . . . aa^J. '^'^ ^
Morphise sulph. gss
. . For Neuralgia and Exposed Pulps.
Chloroformi . . . . ^ j. M. ^ ,
»'•' r» Camphorae
R. 5 parts
SiGNA.—Apply with a camel's-hair Chlor. hydratis ... 2 parts
Cocaine hydrochlor. i part. M.
brush, allow to dry and re-apply as .
freely as is necessary to render part Signa.—Heat to boiling point of water,
insensible to pain. when it liquifies ; use as a local
application.
For a Stimulant and Anodyne Lotion.
R. Spiritus Rosmarini . . ^j ^"^ ^«'« "f ^'ooth Extraction.
Camphorae R. Camphorae
^[j ^j
Saponisalbse . . . . ^iv. M. Chloroformi f^U- M.
SiGNA.—To be applied as a lotion. Signa.—Apply on cotton.
For Odontalgia.
R . Camphorae,
Chloral hydrat iia gr. 75
Cocaine hydrochlorat gr. xv. M.
Signa.—Place a small quantity on cotton within the cavity,
CAMPHORA MONOBROMATA—MONOBROMATED CAMPHOR.
Formula.—CiyHijBrOg.
Derivation.—Monobromated camphor is obtained by the action
of bromine on camphor, and subsequent purification with animal
charcoal and repeated crystallization. It is a colorless, crystal-
line substance, with the odor of camphor and turpentine, and a
slightly bitter taste. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in alco-
hol and ether.
Medical Properties and Action.— It produces a sedative effect