LITHIUM CABBONATE 143 



Derivation. — Ammonium carbonate is gradually added 

 to cold, diluted acetic acid until the latter is neutralized. 



Properties. — A clear, colorless liquid, free from empy- 

 reuma, of a mildly saline, acidulous taste, and an acid 

 reaction. 



Incompatibles. — Acids and alkalies. 



i)ose.— H. & C, §ii.-iv. (60.-120.); D., 3ii.-^iii. (8.-30.). 



Actio7i. — Spirit of Mindererus stimulates the secretory 

 cells of the kidneys and sudoriparous glands. In the 

 stomach it exerts a mild, antacid action. 



Summary. — Externally, refrigerant ; internally, diuretic, 

 diarphoretic, and antacid. 



Uses. — Liquor ammonii acetatis is an exceedingly feeble 

 medicine and is often employed as a vehicle with more pow- 

 erful agents of its class, e.^., spiritus aetheris nitrosi. It is 

 useful as a febrifuge. 



I^ Tine, aconiti T^xxiv. 



Sodii bromidi 3 ii. 



Sp'r. aetheris nitrosi § ss. 



M. Liquor, ammonii acetatis ad § iv. 



S. Teas, every hour. 



The foregoing prescription is a good palliative combi- 

 nation for dogs suffering with fever and restlessness. The 

 solution of ammonium acetate is frequently conjoined with 

 sweet spirit of nitre and ammonium chloride or potassium 

 iodide, in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases of 

 horses, e.g., influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It may 

 be added to the drinking water without rendering it unpala- 

 table. 



liithium. 



{The Metal is not Used in Medicine.) 



LiTHii Cabbonas. Lithium Carbonate. LijCog. • 

 (U. S. & B. P.) 

 Synonym. — Carbon as lithicus, carbonate of lithia, E.; 

 lithium carbonicum, P. G.; carbonate de lithine, carbonate 

 lithique, Fr.; kohlensaures lithion, G. 



