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.
Formula: Dissolve magnesium carbonate, 15, in a solution of citric acid, 33; add syrup of citric acid, 60; then crystals of potassium bicarbonate, 2.5. Cork the bottle and wire immediately. The product effervesces when uncorked.
Dose. - 2-8 fluidounces (60.0-237.0 Cc.) [12 fluidounces (360 Cc), U. S. P.].
 
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