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.
Eng., Precipitated Zinc Carbonate.
A white powder.
Odorless and tasteless.
Insoluble in water or alcohol.
Astringent, absorbent, protective. Uses.-Sometimes used in the treatment of skin diseases. Not often prescribed.
 
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