Eng., Am-monium Chloride. Synonyms, Ammonium Muriate, Sal Ammoniac. Form.-A white, crystalline powder. Odor and Taste.-Odorless; a disagreeable saline taste. Solubility.-In 2.6 parts of water, 100 parts alcohol, or 8 parts glycerin. Average Dose.-5 grains (0.3 Gm.).

Official Preparation.

Trochisci Ammonii Chloridi

Eng., Troches of Ammonium Chloride. Each troche contains about 1 1/2 grains of the salt.

Therapeutic Action

Expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic, stimulant.

Uses

Principally employed in the treatment of coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. It is used to promote the absorption of ecchymoses, also to increase the solubility of corrosive mercuric chloride.

Administration

Ammonium Chloride seems to be the salt of choice as an expectorant. Its ready solubility and comparative freedom from incompatibility facilitates its use in any reasonable combination. The common cough syrups, as"Syr. Pine Co.,"

"Honey and Tar,"etc., etc., usually contain about 8 grains to the fluidounce. Some expectorant combinations are shown in the following:

As an expectorant:

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Teaspoonful in water every two hours till relieved.

Or:

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Teaspoonful every two hours till relieved.

In the treatment of the laryngo-bronchial irritation of influenza:

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Teaspoonful in water every three hours.

In the treatment of an acute exacerbation of dry chronic bronchitis:

Recommended to promote the absorption of ecchymosis:

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Wet pad of gauze and keep applied.