This section is from the book "A Text-Book Of Materia Medica, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by George F. Butler. Also available from Amazon: A text-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics.
Origin. - A liquid composed of 36 per cent. by weight of absolute acetic acid (HC2H3O.2= 59.86) and 64 per cent. of water.
Description and Properties. - A clear, colorless liquid, having a strong, vinegar-like odor, a purely acid taste, and a strongly acid reaction. Miscible with water or alcohol in all proportions.
Dose. - The diluted acid only is given internally.
Acidum Aceticum Dilutum - Acidi Acetici Diluti - Diluted Acetic Acid (6 per cent.). - Dose, 1-2 fluidrams (3.7-7.4 Cc.) [30 minims (2 Cc), U. S. P.].
Acidum Aceticum Glaciale - Acidi Acetici Glacialis - Glacial Acetic Acid. - Used as a caustic.
 
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