Pilocarpine Hydro chlorate Merck.—U.S.P

Sialagogue, Myotic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic.— Uses: Intern. , dropsy, coryza, laryngitis, bronchitis, asthmatic dyspnea, uremic convulsions, croup, pneumonia, etc.; as antidote to atropine; contra-indicated in heart failure and during fasting; extern. , 1—2% aqueous solut. for collyrium.— Dose: 1/8 — 1/4 grn. in water, hypodermically, or by mouth.— Max. D.: 1/3 grn.— Antidotes: Emetics, stomach siphon, atropine, ammonia, brandy.— Incompatibles: Silver nitrate, corrosive sublimate, iodine, alkalies. ( Other salts of Pilocarpine are not described because used substantially as the above. ) Pilocarpus—U.S.P. Jaborandi. — Dose: 10—30 grn.— Preparation: F.E. (1:1).—See also, Pilocarpine. Piment a—U.S.P. Allspice. —Aromatic, Stomachic— Dose: 10—40 grn.— Preparation: Oil (D., 2—5 min.).