Oleinatum Veratrinae, B.P.C. Oleinate of Veratrine.

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Synonyms.—Oleatum Veratrinae; Oleate of Veratrine.

Related entry: Sabadilla - Oleinates

Veratrine 2.00 | 44 grains
Oleic Acid, by weight 50.00 | 2 ½ ounces
Olive Oil, by weight to 100.00 | to 5 ounces

Triturate the veratrine with 5 (120 minims) of olive oil, warm gently, add the oleic acid, stir until the veratrine is dissolved, and add sufficient olive oil to produce the required weight.


The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.