Acidum Phosphoricum (Acid. Phos.), Phosphoric Acid, U.S.P.—H3PO4 (about 86.5%).
A colorless, odorless, syrupy liquid having a strongly acid taste. Miscible with water. Incompatible with alkalies, alkali carbonates, ferric chloride, lead acetate and solutions of lime.
Action and Uses: Similar to those of hydrochloric acid. Has none of the therapeutic properties of free phosphorus.
Acidum Phosphoricum Dilutum (Acid. Phos. Dil.), Diluted Phosphoric Acid, U.S.P.—H3PO4 (about 10%).
Dosage: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.), diluted.
Liquor Phosphatum Acidus (Liq. Phos. Acid.), Acid Solution of Phosphates, N.F. (Solution of Acid Phosphates).—Made by dissolving precipitated calcium carbonate (5%) in phosphoric acid and water.
Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
Liquor Phosphatum Compositus (Liq. Phos. Co.), Compound Solution of Phosphates, N.F.—Phosphates of calcium, iron, ammonium, potassium and sodium in citric acid, glycerin, orange flower water and water.
Syrupus Phosphatum Compositum (Syr. Phos. Co.), Compound Syrup of the Phosphates, N.F. (Chemical Food).—Compound solution of phosphates (50%), colored with tincture of cudbear, in glycerin and syrup.