This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Eng., Calcium Lactate (Formula, Ca(C3H5O3)2 + 5H2O).
White powder or granular masses.
Odorless and nearly tasteless.
Soluble in 20 parts of water. Almost insoluble in alcohol.
8 grains (0.5 Gm.).
 
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