Terpin

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(ter' -pin), C 10 H 16 (H 2 O) 2 H 2 O.. A dia- tomic alcohol obtained from turpentine; used in bronchial and pulmonary diseases to facil- itate expectoration. T. Hydrate (terpini hydras, U. S. P.), C 10 H 20 O 2 +H 2 O, a colorless, crystalline substance used as an expectorant and diuretic. Dose as expectorant 3-6 gr. (0.2-0.4 Gm.); diuretic, 10-15 g r - (0.65-1.0 Gm.) several times daily.

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