Trochisci Santonini (U. S. P.)—Troches of Santonin.
Related entry: Santoninum (U. S. P.)—Santonin. - Trochisci Santonini Composita.—Compound Troches of Santonin.
SYNONYM: Santonin lozenge.
Preparation.—"Santonin, in fine powder, three grammes (3 Gm.) [46 grs.]; sugar, in fine powder, one hundred and ten grammes (110 Gm.) [3 ozs. av., 385 grs.]; tragacanth, in fine powder, three grammes (3 Gm.) [46 grs.]; stronger orange-flower water, a sufficient quantity to make 100 troches. Rub the powders together until they are thoroughly mixed; then, with stronger orange-flower water, form a mass, to be divided into 100 troches. Troches of santonin should be kept in dark, amber-colored vials"—(U. S. P.). Nearly ½ grain of santonin is contained in each troche.
Action, Medical Uses, and Dosage.—To expel intestinal worms, 1 troche, night and morning.
Related Preparation.—TROCHISCI SODII SANTONINATIS (N. F.), Troches of sodium santoninate. "Sodium santoninate, in fine powder, six and one-half grammes (6.5 Gm.) [100 grs.]; sugar, in fine powder, one hundred and thirty grammes (130 Gm.) [4 ozs. av., 256 grs.]; tragacanth, in fine powder, three and- three-fourths grammes (3.75 Gm.) [58 grs.]; orange-flower water, a sufficient quantity to make 100 troches. Rub the powders together until they are thoroughly mixed; then, with orange-flower water, form a mass, to be divided into 100 trochee. Troches of sodium santoninate should be kept in dark amber-colored vials"—(Nat. Form.). This troche contains 1 grain of sodium santoninate.
