Question
Posted on: March 6 2013When adding Jaborandi tincture to an aqueous pilocarpine solution, precipitation occurs.
Pilocarpine HCl 250mg jaborandi tincture 2g Alcohol 95 ° 6.7 g Aqua Distillata 10ml
3 X 8 dr per day < BR/> Is This a result of precipitate the Alkalo ï den or the presence of the essential oil? Would the preparation still have its intended effect? This solution would be used for an elderly with an excessive flood of saliva.
3 X 8 dr per day < BR/> Is This a result of precipitate the Alkalo ï den or the presence of the essential oil? Would the preparation still have its intended effect? This solution would be used for an elderly with an excessive flood of saliva.
Answer
The main ingredient of Jaborandi tincture is pilocarpine, soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water. Shouldn't the formula mention "Aqua Distillata ad 10ml"? This change will give you a higher alcohol content. According to the data, which I could find, Jaborandi tincture is used to treat a dry mouth by increasing saliva formation.