This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
The following are simply solutions of the alkaloids in Oleic Acid:
AconitinaE. - Contains 2 per cent. of crystallized Aconitine (Duquesnel's). Quinine. - Contains 25 per cent. of Quinine (Alkaloid).
Of the solid Oleates introduced by Dr. J. V. Shoemaker, the following have been recognized, but others may also be prepared as desired:
Oleatum Plumbi. - Contains about 28 per cent. of Lead Oxide.
It is of the consistence and general character of Lead Plaster, and suggests similar use. Oleatum Zinci. - In the form of a soft white powder, useful as a "dusting powder," or converted into a plaster or ointment by mixing it with such proportion of Oleic Acid as may be required.
 
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