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Latin, Acidum Lacticum (Gen., Acidi Lactici)
Eng., Lactic Acid. Formula, HC3H5O3. A colorless liquid containing about 85 per cent. of absolute Lactic Acid.
30 minims (2 mils).
Astringent, irritant, caustic, antiseptic.
Sometimes used for the local lesions of diphtheria, scarlatina, tubercular laryngitis, etc. Seldom prescribed.
 
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