Sodii Hypophosphis (Gen., Sodii Hypophosphitis)
Description
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.
Sodii Hypophosphis (Gen., Sodii Hypophosphitis)
Eng., Sodium Hypophosphite. Formula, NaPH202..
Form
Colorless plates or white granular powder.
Odor And Taste
Odorless; a bitterish-sweet, saline taste.
Solubility
In about 1 part of water; soluble in alcohol; deliquescent.
Average Dose
15 grains (1 Gm.).
Syrupus Hypophosphitum
Eng., Syrup of Hypophosphites. Calcium Hypophosphite, 45 Gm.; Potassium Hypophosphite, 15 Gm.; Sodium Hypophosphite, 15 Gm.; Diluted Hypophosphorous Acid, 2 mils; Glycerin, 50 mils; Sugar, 600 Gm.; Water, to make 1000 mils.
Average Dose
2 1/2 fluidrachms (10 mils).
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