Eng., Zinc Valerate. Form.-White scales or powder.

Odor And Taste

Characteristic odor, and a sweetish, astringent and metallic taste.

Solubility

In about 70 parts of water or 22 parts of alcohol. Average Dose.-2 grains (0.125 Gm.).

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Therapeutic Action

Nerve sedative, antispasmodic.

Uses

Employed in the treatment of neurasthenia, hysteria, etc.

Administration

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:

Zinci Valeras 1317

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.

Sig

One after each meal.