Eng., Sodium Borate. Synonyms, Borax, Sodium Tetraborate. Formula Na2B407 + IOH2O. Form.-Colorless prisms or white powder. Odor and Taste.-Odorless. A sweetish, alkaline taste. Solubility.-In 15 parts of water. Insoluble in alcohol. Incompatibles.-Mineral acids, most metallic and alkaloidal salts. Average Dose.-12 grains (0.75 Gm.).

Sodium Borate is contained in the Ointment of Rose Water.

Therapeutic Action

Antiseptic.

Uses

Sometimes employed with other agents in the treatment of nasal catarrh, stomatitis, etc.

Administration

Not often prescribed. The following will illustrate how it may be ordered:

In the treatment of chronic nasal catarrh:

M.

Sig

Spray as directed.

1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.

2 Shoemaker: Materia Medica and Therapeutics. 3 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.

Sodii Bromidum

See Bromides, p. 100.