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., Mild Mercurous Chloride. Synonyms, Calomel, Mercurous Chloride, Subchloride of Mercury.
White or yellowish-white powder.
Odorless and tasteless.
Insoluble in water or alcohol.
Laxative-2 l/2 grains (0.15 Gm.). Alterative- 1/4 grain (0.015 Gm.).
 
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