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SALICYLATE OF SODIUM.
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DENTAL FORMULAE.
A Mild, Detergent Gargle. pgy. Fissured or Cracked Tongue.
R. Sodii boratis . • . . 5i r> c j •• u »• -x-
^, . . % . », R- Sodii boratis . . . . ^\
Glycerini 5vi. M. „, . . %.. .,
•' ^ ' Glycerini M.
^j.
For Aphthous Ulcerations, Parasitic r^ ^_ j , ,. ,
^
r~, , , . ^ J. 1 o be used as a lotion or gargle.
Formations, and Diphtherettc Condi-
^^ Fissured Tongue.
tions.
\l. Sodii boratis . . . . ^ij J- W. White.
Syrupi aurantii . . . 3 iv R . Sodii boratis .... gr.xl
Aquae destillatae . . ^iv. M. Glycerini ^j
SiGNA—To be applied as a lotion or Aquae destillatae . . |iv. M.
mouth wash, stimulant and antiseptic. To be used as a gargle.
For Aphthous Ulcerations, etc., etc. ^ Detergent Alkaline Gargle.
R. Sodii sulphitis . . . . 3J g. Sodii boratis . . . . ^\v
Glycerini ^j. M. Glycerini,
SiGNA.—To be used as a lotion or Tincturse myrrhae aa 5 ss
mouth wash. Aquae destillatae . . ^ x. M.
Collyrium.
Dr. Potter.
R . Sodii boratis gr.x
Aquae camphorae ^ij
Mucil. cydonii
Aquae destillatae aa^ss. M.
Fiat collyrium.
SiGNA.—Eye-water : A few drops put into the eye 3 or 4 times daily.
SODII SALICYLAS—SALICYLATE OF SODIUM.
Formula.—iNzC-jUJJ^+n^O.
Derivation.—Salicylate of Sodium is prepared by the addition
of salicylic acid to a solution of bicarbonate of sodium ; when
the latter is in excess the solution is brownish or purplish in
color, and has a strong odor of wintergreen. The formula is as
follows : I^. Acidi salicylic!, 5ij ; sodii bicarb., aquas,
5j >
Sij. M.
Dose.—A teaspoon ful, every 2, 3 or 4 hours.
Dental Uses.—Employed as an internal remedy for odontalgia,
periodontitis and the pain of carious dentine, affording temporary
relief for several days. Dr. Thomas recommends doses of ten
grains every half hour for the relief of odontalgia.