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: 6 Gm. or 1-1/2 drachms (N.F.).

Syrupus Bromidorum (Syr. Bromidor.), Syrup of the Bromides, N.F.—Potassium bromide and sodium bromide (each 8%), ammonium bromide (5%), calcium bromide (2.5%), lithium bromide (0.8%) flavored with tincture of vanilla and colored with compound tincture of cudbear in compound syrup of sarsaparilla and syrup.

Uses: It is very improbable that this complex mixture has any advantage over a simple bromide.

Dosage: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).

*Potassii Carbonas (Pot. Carb.), Potassium Carbonate, U.S.P.—K₂CO₃. (A hydrated form is sold as salt of tartar).

White, odorless, deliquescent granular powder with a strongly alkaline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.9), but insoluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Strongly alkaline and caustic; very dilute solutions sometimes used as antacid.

Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).

*Potassii Chloras (Pot. Chloras), Potassium Chlorate, U.S.P.—KClO₃.

Colorless, lustrous crystals or white, granular powder, odorless and having a saline taste. Soluble in water (1:11.5) and almost insoluble in alcohol.