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ST YRACOL.-ST YRON O
Administration.-Strychnine arsenate is best given
from a 2 per cent. solution made in liquid vaselin, the
daily dose of it being from 4 to 15 minims (0.24 to 0.92
gramme).
STYRACOL.
When guaiacol and cinnamyl chloride are heated to-
gether they give rise to the formation of the so-called
styracol, which, when pure, has the formula
/C6H4(OCH3)\
C, H\ O.
CH : CH.CO
Physical Properties.-This mass occurs in the form
of a crystalline powder composed of needles having, if
pure, a melting-point of 284 F. (14oo C.).
Therapeutic Applications.-Styracol has been em-
ployed as an antiseptic in the treatment of tuberculosis,
as a substitute for guaiacol. This medicament, internally
administered, is said to be of service in diseases of the
gastro-intestinal tract, and also in gonorrhoea and chronic
vesical catarrh.
STYRON.
A compound of balsam of Peru and liquid storax.
Therapeutic Applications.-This drug has been used
locally as an agreeable dressing and deodorizer over
ulcerating surfaces. It has given relief in phthisis. The
drug is said to act upon the bacillus of cholera in such a
manner as to be thought of service in this malady. It has
been tried with most favorable results as an antiseptic.
Administration.-Locally, styron is employed in solu-
tion of the strength of 8 per cent.; for introduction into
pleural and peritoneal cavities, in solutions in water of
the strength of I :o, I : I oo, or I :200, as the case
requires. For a spray it is used in the strength of 4
per cent.
13I93
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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/m1/192/: 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.