Sodii Thiosulphas
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 Thiosulphas
Eng., Sodium Thiosulphate. Synonyms. Sodium Hyposulphite, Hypo. Form.-Colorless prisms.
Odor And Taste
Odorless. A cooling, afterward bitter taste. Solubility.-In about 0.5 part of water. Insoluble in alcohol. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).
Therapeutic Action
Uses
Used externally for eczema, scabies, tinea, and various other skin diseases. Seldom given internally. Extensively used in . photography.
Administration
The following shows how it may be prescribed.
In the treatment of tinea versicolor:
| or | ||
Sodii Thiosulphatis..................................... | 3iij | 12 | |
Glycerini.......................................................... | f3ij | 8 | |
Aquae................................................................. | q. s. | 120 | |
M.
Sig
Apply frequently.
Potassii Et Sodii Tartras
See Potassium, p. 272.
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