Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary / With Comments

by Albion Walter Hewlett; William August Puckner; Torald Hermann Sollmann; Martin I. Wilbert

Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).

Mangani Hypophosphis (Mangan. Hypophos.), Manganese Hypophosphite, N.F.—Mn(H₂PO₂)₂ + H₂O.

Pink, odorless, nearly tasteless powder. Freely soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: As a manganese compound, has no material advantage over other manganese salts. For a discussion of hypophosphites, see Calcii Hypophosphis.

Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).

Mangani Sulphas (Mangan. Sulph.), Manganese Sulphate, N.F.—MnSO₄ (about 65%).

Pale rose-colored, translucent, odorless crystals, with a slightly bitter taste, slightly efflorescent in moist air. Freely soluble in water (1:1) and insoluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Without material advantage over other manganese salts.

Dosage: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).

Manna (Manna), Manna, U.S.P.—A dried sap.