STEONGEE AMMONIA WATEE 145 



excessively pungent odor, a very acrid and alkaline taste, 

 and a strongly alkaline reaction. Spec, gr.0.901. 



Dose.— H. & C, 3 ii.-vi. (8.-24.) ; Sh. & Sw., 3 i. (4.) : D., 

 IHv.-x. (.3-6). 



PREPARATION. 



Spiritus Ammonice. Spirit of Ammonia. (U. S. P.) 



Synonym.— SpiritvLS ammoniaci caustici dyondii, ammoniated alco- 

 hol, E.; liquor ammoni® caustici spirituosus, P.G.; alcoole d'ammo- 

 niaque, liqueur d'ammoniaque vineuse, Fr. ; weingeistige ammoniak- 

 flussigkeit, G. 



An alcoholic solution of ammonia (NHs), containing 10 per cent., 

 by weight, of the gas. 



Properties.— A colorless liquid, having a strong odor of ammonia, 

 and a spec. gr. of about 0.810. 



This preparation combines the stimulating properties of ammonia 

 and alcohol. 



Dose.— B..&C., |ss.-i. (15.-30.); Sh. & Sw., 3i.-ii. (4.-8.); D.; lUx.- 

 XX. (.6-1.3). 



AMMONIA PEEPAEATIONS. 



Action External. — Ammonia is a powerful irritant in 

 stronger solution, or gas. If it is applied for a sufficient 

 time, hypersemia, vesication and sloughing ensue. 



Action Internal. — Stomach. — If swallowed in concentrated 

 solution death may take place instantaneously from oedema 

 and spasm of the glottis. Otherwise, more or less extensive 

 inflammation of the alimentary canal will follow, according 

 to the amount ingested. Diluted vinegar and lemon juice, 

 together with the white of egg, or sweet oil, should be 

 given as antidotes. Tracheotomy may be indicated, if there 

 is glottic obstruction. Ammonia, in passing through the 

 mouth, throat, gullet and stomach, reflexly stimulates the 

 heart and respiration before absorption can occur. 



Ammonia is an antacid in the stomach, but should not 

 be employed in gastric irritability. 



Respiratory Tract. — Inhalation of stronger ammonia 

 through the nostrils causes reflex stimulation of the heart 

 and respiration by irritation of the nasal branches of the 

 fifth nerve. Care must be exercised to prevent inflammation 



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