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sule, in solution in cold water or in mucilaginous drinks to avoid its 

 irritant action. Aromatic spirits of ammonia should be given in cap- 

 sule, or in water or oil. They are frequently combined with cam- 

 phor, capsicum, ginger, antispasmodics or other stimulants. Since 

 they produce action very quickly, it is necessary to repeat them at 

 short intervals to continue their stimulating effects. 



AMMONII CHLORIDUM — AMMONIUM CHLORIDE 



Synonyms. Sal Ammoniac, Muriate of Ammonia 



Ammonium chloride occurs as a white crystalline powder, vdth- 

 out odor and having a cooling saline taste. It is permanent in air, 

 very soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. 



Doses. H. 3 j— iv; 4.— 15. D. gr. ij— x; 0.13 — 0.6. 



Action. Ammonium chloride is a very feeble heart and respira- 

 tory stimulant and not nearly so effective as the carbonate. It is 

 eliminated like the other ammonium preparations and like them 

 stimulates the mucosse through which it is excreted and increases their 

 secretions. It is eliminated to some extent through the bronchial 

 mucous membrane increasing and thinning the secretion. It is a 

 refrigerant externally. 



Therapeutics. Ammonium chloride is chiefly used as an expec- 

 torant, especially in the second stage of acute bronchitis or in chronic 

 bronchitis. It is frequently combined with heroine or codeine if 

 cough is severe. It is used externally in solution in water as a refrig- 

 erant. 



LIQUOR AMMONII ACETATIS — SOLUTION OF AMMONIUM 



ACETATE 



Synonym. Spirit of Mindererus 



This is an aqueous solution of ammonium acetate containing 1 

 per cent, of the salt together with small amounts of acetic acid and 

 carbon dioxide. It is prepared by gradually adding ammonium 

 carbonate to cold diluted acetic acid imtil the latter is neutralized. 

 It is a clear colorless liquid without odor and of a saline acidulous 

 taste. 



Doses. H. Sij— iv; 60.— 120. D. 3 ij— iv; 8.— 15. 



Action and Uses. Solution of ammonium acetate is a mild 

 diuretic, diaphoretic and antipyretic. It is a very feeble remedy and 

 is often used as a vehicle for stronger agents with a similar action. 

 It is frequently combined with spirits of nitrous ether as a febrifuge 

 in the early stages of respiratory diseases. 



