Eng., Potassium Bicarbonate.

Form

Colorless prisms or powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless and a saline taste.

Solubility

In 2.8 parts of water. Almost insoluble in alcohol.

Average Dose

15 grains (l Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Antacid, diuretic.

Uses

Sometimes used in the treatment of rheumatism, gout, nephritis, etc.

Administration

The following is a method of giving dry agents to form fresh ferrous carbonate in the stomach.

M. ft. cap. no. xxiv.

Sig

One after each meal.