ACTION AND USES: For use in making fermented milk (Lac Fermentatum), which see under =Lac Vaccinum=.
=Cerii Oxalas (Cerii Oxal.), Cerium Oxalate, U.S.P.=--A mixture of the oxalates of cerium, didymium, lanthanum, and other associated elements.
White or pinkish, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water, alcohol and ether.
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used for the treatment of chronic vomiting but probably without value.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.), in powders, cachets or capsules.
=Cetaceum (Cetac.), Spermaceti, U.S.P.=--A solid fat from the sperm whale.
White, nearly odorless, unctuous masses, with a bland, mild taste. Insoluble in water and nearly insoluble in cold alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a component of cerates and cold creams.
=CHARTAE, PAPERS.=--Papers are pieces of unsized paper saturated with or pieces of hard-surfaced papers coated with a medicinal substance.
=Chimaphila (Chimaph.), Chimaphila, N.F.= (Pipsissewa).--Leaves.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete; no definite indications for its use. Has been described as "tonic, astringent, diuretic."
_Fluidextractum Chimaphilae (Fldext. Chimaphil.), Fluidextract of Chimaphila, N.F._--Chimaphila (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
=Chionanthus (Chionanth.), Chionanthus, N.F.= (Fringe Tree Bark).--Bark of the root.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete; no definite indications for its use. Formerly used by eclectics and homeopaths in hepatic disorders and syphilis.
_Fluidextractum Chionanthi (Fldext. Chionanth.), Fluidextract of Chionanthus, N.F._--Chionanthus (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 60 per cent.
=Chirata (Chirat.), Chirata, N.F.= (Chiretta).--Plant.
ACTION AND USES: Bitter stomachic, similar to and without advantage over gentian.
_Fluidextractum Chiratae (Fldext. Chirat.), Fluidextract of Chirata, N.F._--Chirata (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
=Chloral Camphoratum (Chloral Camph.), Camphorated Chloral, N.F.=--Equal parts of hydrated chloral and camphor.
An oily liquid with a camphoraceous odor.
ACTION AND USES: Local rubefacient and analgesic
=*Chloralum Hydratum (Chloral. Hydrat.), Hydrated Chloral, U.S.P.= ("Chloral," Chloral Hydrate).--CCl{ 3}.CHO + H{ 2}O.
Colorless, transparent crystals, with an aromatic, penetrating odor and a bitterish, caustic taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.25) and in alcohol (1:1.3).