Latin, Acidum Lacticum (Gen., Acidi Lactici)

Eng., Lactic Acid. Formula, HC3H5O3. A colorless liquid containing about 85 per cent. of absolute Lactic Acid.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Therapeutic Action

Astringent, irritant, caustic, antiseptic.

Uses

Sometimes used for the local lesions of diphtheria, scarlatina, tubercular laryngitis, etc. Seldom prescribed.