Official Salts and Preparations.

Aqua Ammoniae (Gen., Aquae Ammoniae)

Eng., Ammonia Water. Synonym, Hartshorn. An aqueous solution containing about 10 per cent. by weight of gaseous ammonia.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Aqua Ammoniae Fortior

Eng., Stronger Ammonia Water. An aqueous solution containing about 28 per cent. by weight of gaseous ammonia.

Spiritus Ammoniae Aromaticus (Gen., Spiritus Ammoniae Aromatici)

Eng., Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia. An almost colorless aromatic liquid becoming slightly darker on standing.

Ammonuim Carbonate, 34 Gm.; Ammonia Water, 90 mils; Oil of Lemon, 10 mils; Oil of Lavender, 1 mil; Oil of Nutmeg, 1 mil; Alcohol, 700 mils; Water, to make 1000 mils.

Average Dose

30 minims (2 mils).

Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia is used in making Tinctura Guaiaci Am-moniata and Tinctura Valerianae Ammoniata.

Therapeutic Action

Stimulant, carminative, irritant.

Uses

As a stimulant in syncope, asphyxia, collapse and poisoning from narcotic or depressant agents. Frequently employed for acute indigestion, hysteria, etc.

Administration

When used alone it may be prescribed as:

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Half (1/2) teaspoonful in water every hour when necessary.

1 Shoemaker: Materia Medica and Therapeutics.

Or:

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Teaspoonful in water every hour when necessary.

In the treatment of headache following a debauch:

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Two (2) teaspoonfuls in water every two hours till relieved.

In the treatment of acute indigestion:

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"Shake." Teaspoonful in water every two hours till relieved.

In the treatment of acute indigestion:

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Teaspoonful well diluted every fifteen minutes until relieved.