Trochisci Olei Crotonis.—Troches of Croton Oil.
Botanical name:
Related entry: Oleum Tiglii (U. S. P.)—Croton Oil
Preparation.—Take of croton oil, 5 minims; starch, 20 grains; sugar, 1 drachm; chocolate, 2 drachms. Mix the oil with the solid ingredients in powder, and add a sufficient quantity of water to form a mass of proper consistence for 30 lozenges.
Action and Medical Uses.—These lozenges are cathartic. Each lozenge contains 1 minim of croton oil.