Latin, Sapo Mollis

Eng., Soft Soap. Synonym, Green Soap. Soap prepared from potassium hydroxide and cottonseed oil. Form.-A soft, unctuous, yellowish-brown mass.

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Odor And Taste

Characteristic odor and alkaline taste. Solubility.-In hot water to nearly a clear liquid.

Official Preparations.

Linimentum Saponis Mollis

Eng., Liniment of Soft Soap. Synonym, Tincture of Green Soap. Soft Soap, 650 Gm.; Oil of Lavender Flowers, 20 mils; Alcohol, to 1000 mils.

Therapeutic Action

Detergent. Stimulant to the skin.

Uses

The liniment of soft soap is used alone or with other agents as a shampoo in the treatment of diseases of the scalp, and various other skin affections. It is extensively used in place of hard soap for cleansing the skin for surgical procedures.

Administration

Liniment of Soft Soap is extensively used and recommended by the profession, but does not often constitute part of a prescription except in dermatological work. Soft Soap is often used in ointments with other agents.

Used in an antiparasitic ointment:

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Apply as directed.