LIQUOR AMMONII ACETATIS—SOLUTION OF AMMONIUM ACETATE
An aqueous solution of ammonium acetate containing about seven per cent of the salt, together with small amounts of acetic acid and carbon dioxide.
Derivation.—Ammonium carbonate is gradually added to cold, dilute acetic acid until the latter is materialized.
Properties.—A clear, colorless liquid, mildly saline and acidulous taste, and an acid reaction.
Incompatible with acids and alkalies.
Dose.—Horses and cattle, 2 to 4 oz.; sheep and pigs, 1⁄2 to 1 oz.; dogs, 2 to 6 drs.
Actions.—Diaphoretic, antipyretic, mild stimulant, mild diuretic, mild expectorant and stomachic.
Uses.—Its uses are recommended in febrile and inflammatory attacks, especially in influenza, distemper, etc., combined with other medicines, improves the appetite; can be used externally as a refrigerant over swollen and inflamed tendons.