Potassii Et Sodii Tartras. Potassium And Sodium Tartrate, U. S. P., Kxac4h4o6.4H2O.
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This section is from the "A Handbook of Useful Drugs" book, by State Medical Examining and Licensing Boards.
Potassii Et Sodii Tartras. Potassium And Sodium Tartrate, U. S. P., Kxac4h4o6.4H2O.
Popularly known as Rochelle Salt.
Properties : Potassium and sodium tartrate occurs as colorless, transparent crystals or white powder, odorless and having a cooling saline taste. It is freely soluble in water (1:1.2), but practically insoluble in alcohol.
Action and Uses: Potassium and sodium tartrate is used as a saline cathartic.
Dosage: 8 gm. or 120 grains.
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