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Eng., Zinc Valerate. Form.-White scales or powder.
Characteristic odor, and a sweetish, astringent and metallic taste.
In about 70 parts of water or 22 parts of alcohol. Average Dose.-2 grains (0.125 Gm.).
1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
Nerve sedative, antispasmodic.
Employed in the treatment of neurasthenia, hysteria, etc.
The official Valerates are not extensively used. They are best administered in capsules and are most often prescribed with other agents.
The unofficial Iron Valerate is sometimes employed.
The odor and taste are considered very objectionable by some and are frequently complained of even when the drugs are administered in capsules.
In the treatment of palpitation in hysteric subjects:
or | |||
Strychninae Sulph..................................................... | gr. 1/3 | 02 | |
Ext. Hyoscyami....................................................... | gr. v | 32 | |
Zinci Valeratis..................................................... | gr. x | 65 | |
Ext. Sumbul.............................................................. | gr. x | 65 |
M. ft. cap. no. x.
One after each meal.
 
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