_Elixir Rubi Compositum (Elix. Rubi Co.), Compound Elixir of Blackberry, N.F._--Rubus (1.6%), nutgall (1.6%), Saigon cinnamon, clove, mace, ginger, syrup of blackberry and diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
_Fluidextractum Rubi (Fldext. Rubi), Fluidextract of Rubus, N.F._--Rubus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
_Syrupus Rubi (Syr. Rubi), Syrup of Rubus, N.F._--Fluidextract of rubus (25%) in syrup.
=Rumex (Rumex), Rumex, N.F.= (Yellow Dock, Curled Dock).--Roots.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete, unreliable and generally worthless "alterative and tonic"; mildly laxative.
_Fluidextractum Rumicis (Fldext. Rumic.), Fluidextract of Rumex, N.F._--Rumex (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
=Sabal (Sabal), Sabal, U.S.P.= (Saw Palmetto Berries).--The partially dried ripe fruit.
ACTION AND USES: Widely exploited as a stimulant of the mucous membrane of the genito-urinary tract. Probably inferior to santal oil.
_Fluidextractum Sabal (Fldext. Sabal), Fluidextract of Sabal, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Saw Palmetto).--Sabal (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
_Tinctura Sabal et Santali (Tr. Sabal et Santal.), Tincture of Saw Palmetto and Santal, N.F._--Sabal (20%) and sandalwood (6.5%) in alcohol and water. Absolute alcohol content about 75 per cent.
=*Saccharum (Sacch.), Sugar, U.S.P.= (Sucrose).--Obtained from the sugar-cane, the sugar-beet, etc.
White, odorless crystals or powder with a sweet taste.
ACTION AND USES: Sweetening agent in official syrups and other preparations.
_*Syrupus (Syrupus), Syrup, U.S.P._ (Sirup, Simple Syrup).--Sugar (85%) in water.
=*Saccharum Lactis (Sacch. Lact.), Sugar of Milk, U.S.P.= (Milk Sugar, Lactose).--Obtained from the whey of cow's milk.
White, hard, odorless crystalline masses or powder, with a faintly sweet taste.
ACTION AND USES: Less sweet than cane sugar and less liable to ferment; slightly laxative and diuretic; frequently used to modify cow's milk in the feeding of infants
=SALES EFFERVESCENTES, GRANULAR EFFERVESCENT SALTS.=--Effervescent salts are mixtures of active constituents with sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and tartaric acid. They are usually directed to be produced and dispensed in coarse granules. Their advantage over other methods of administering active ingredients is rather doubtful. For effervescent salts included in the Pharmacopeia and in the National Formulary, see under the names of the active ingredients. For Sal Carolinum Factitium and Sal Carolinum Factitium Effervescens, see under =Sodii Sulphas=; for Sal Kissingense Factitium and Sal Kissingense Factitium Effervescens, see under =Sodii Chloridum=; for Sal Vichyanum Factitium, Sal Vichyanum Factitium Effervescens and Sal Vichyanum Factitium Effervescens cum Lithio, see under =Sodii Bicarbonas=.