Latin, Theobrominae Sodio-Salicylas (Gen., Theobrominae Sodio-Salicylatis)

Eng., Theobromine Sodio-Salicylate. Synonym, Diu-retin.

1 Hughes: Practice of Medicine.

Form

A white powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless; nearly tasteless.

Solubility

In 1 part of water, slightly soluble in alcohol.

Average Dose

15 grains (1 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Diuretic.

Uses

Used in the treatment of those conditions where increased diuresis is indicated, as nephritis, dropsy, high blood-pressure, etc.

Administration

If the drug has been long exposed to air, it becomes partly insoluble in water, and makes a milky mixture. The fresh powder makes a colorless solution.

It is practically always prescribed alone in aqueous solution, as:

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful in water every four hours.