Gelseminine (Alkaloid) Merck.—C.P

White microscopic cryst.— Sol. in alcohol, ether, chloroform.—(The hydro chlorate and sulphate are sol. in water.)—Anti neuralgic, Antispasmodic.— Uses: Neuralgia, rheumatism, dysmenorrhea, etc.; also antidote to strychnine.— Dose: 1/120 — 1/30 grn.— Max. D.: 1/30 grn. single, 1/5 grn. daily.— Antidotes: Emetics early, atropine, strophanthin, artificial respiration, external stimulation. (The salts of Gelseminine are not described because used substantially as the above.) Gelsemium—U.S.P. Yellow Jasmine. — Preparations: F.E. (D., 2—5 min.), Tr. (D., 10—30 min.).—See also, Gelseminine. Gentian—U.S.P.