This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Pharmacology, Therapeutics And Materia Medica", by T. Lauder Brunton. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of pharmacology, therapeutics and materia medica.
Characters. - Like the tersulphate; but on mixing two volumes of the solution with one of concentrated sulphuric acid a solid white mass separates on standing.
Dose. - 3 to 10 minims (.18 - .64 c.c).
Action. - Astringent, styptic, haematinic Less irritating than the tersulphate.
Uses. - Like the chloride. It is a useful astringent in relaxed sore-throat and tonsillitis.
 
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