148 INOEGANIC AGENTS 



Dose.—B.., 3ii. (8.); C, 3iii.-vi. (12.-24.); Sh. & Sw., 

 gr.xv.-xl. (1.-2.6); D., gr.iii.-x. (.2-.6); D., emetic, gr.xv. (1.). 



■ PREPARATION. 



Spiritus AmmonicB Aromaticus. Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia. 

 (U. S. &B. P.) 

 Synonym.— Sal volatile, alooolat ammoniacal aromatique, Fr.; 

 aromatisoher ammoniakgeist, G. 



Ammonium carbonate 34 



Ammonia water 90 



Oil of lemon 10 



Oil of lavender flowers 1 



Oil of nutmeg 1 



Alcohol 700 



Distilled water to make 1000 



Properties.— A. nearly colorless liquid when freshly prepared, but 

 gradually acquiring a som^ewhat darker tint. It has a pungent, ammo- 

 niacal .odor and taste. Spec, gr.0.905. 



Dose.— H. & C, ?i.-ii. (30.-60.); Sh. & 8w., 3 ii.-iv. (8.-15.); D., 

 3 sB.-i. (3.-4.), well diluted. 



The aromatic spirit of ammonia nearly resembles ammo- 

 nium carbonate in action, but the alcohol and volatile oils 

 add to the stimulant qualities of ammonia and ammonium 

 carbonate. 



Action Internal. — Ammonium carbonate is decomposed 

 by acid in the stomach and escapes in the urine as urea. It 

 stimulates gastric secretion, vascularity and motion, and 

 also excites intestinal peristalsis. It is, therefore, a stom- 

 achic and carminative. It is also an &ntacid, and, in large 

 doses, an emetic to dogs. The action of ammonium carbo- 

 nate is almost identical with that of ammonia water in 

 stimulating the heart and respiration, but it has more power 

 in augmenting the bronchial secretions. 



Summary. — Cardiac and respiratory stimulant, expecto- 

 rant, stomachic and emetic. 



Administration. — Ammonium carbonate is given in ball, 

 or in solution in cold water, to avoid, irritating fumes ; also, 

 with syrup or gruel. It is often prescribed with other 

 stimulants and antispasmodics, as alcohol, capsicum, cam- 

 phor and asafcetida. 



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