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PARAFORM.
Physical Properties.-Paracresalol occurs as a white
crystalline powder with an odor resembling that of salol.
It melts at 98.8 F. (360 C.).
Solubility.-This drug is slightly soluble in alcohol,
but is insoluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-- Cresalol is analogous to
salol in its therapeutic uses; it is of especial value as an
intestinal antiseptic.
Administration.-The dose of this drug, best given
in wafers, is from 3 to 30 grains (0.20 to 2 grammes)
during the day.
PARAFORM.
Paraform is the name given to polymeric formic alde-
hyde.
Physical Properties.-Paraform occurs in the form
of a white crystalline substance.
Solubility.-This drug is insoluble in water.
Physiological Action.-Small doses of paraform are
said to constipate, while larger quantities cause diarrhceic
stools. The drug resembles calomel in its action. Solu-
tions of the strength of I : 5o,ooo are sufficient to arrest
the growth of the typhoid bacillus. When introduced
into the system this medicament is thought to be vola-
tilized in part, from the fact that when exposed outside
of the body to a temperature of 1oo.4 F. (380 C.) it
loses about ten per cent. of its weight.
Therapeutic Applications.-Paraform has been found
of service as a disinfectant and antiseptic. As it is said
to retain its activity while in the form of vapor, it is be-
lieved to be of advantage in disinfecting surgical dress-
ings, instruments, and even the operating-room. This
remedy has been employed as a disinfectant of the intes-
tinal tract; it has rendered marked service in the treat-
ment of cholera nostras in children.
Administration.-Paraform may be given in single
doses of from 7 Y2 to 15 grains (0.5 to I gramme), in the
form of pills or in capsules.I49
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/148/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.