SAPO MOLLIS — SOFT SOAP 481 



SAPO MOLLIS — SOFT SOAP 



Synonyms. Green Soap, Potassium Oleate 



This is made by tlie action of potassium hydroxide upon cotton 

 seed oil. It is more readily soluble in water than the preceding 

 drug and is consequently often used i^i making enemata. Soft soap 

 is also a parasiticide and antiseptic and is used in various mange 

 remedies to aid the penetration "of other drugs and for the action of 

 the soap itself. Tincture of soap is an alcoholic solution of soft soap. 



