SYRUPUS
\sˈɪɹuːpəs], \sˈɪɹuːpəs], \s_ˈɪ_ɹ_uː_p_ə_s]\
Definitions of SYRUPUS
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ferri quininae et strychninae phosphatum [U. S.]. A syrup composed of iron, quinin, and strychnin. A teaspoonful of the preparation of the U. S. Ph. contains about 2 grains each of iron and quinin phosphate and about 1/80 grain of strychnin; that of the Br. Ph. contains about 1 grain each of iron and quinin and 1/32 grain of strychnin.
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A concentrated solution of cane sugar in water.
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Medicinal preparation containing enough sugar to give it the consistence of syrup.
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A class of pharmaceutical preparations consisting of ordinary s. containing some medicinal principle in solution. [U. S. Ph., Br. Ph.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
