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

Soda cum Calce (Sod. c. Calc.), Soda with Lime, N.F. (London Paste).—Sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide (each 50%).

Action and Uses: Caustic.

Sodii Acetas (Sod. Acet.), Sodium Acetate, U.S.P.—NaC₂H₃O₂ + 3H₂O.

Colorless crystals or granular powder, odorless or nearly odorless, and having a cooling, saline taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.8) and soluble in alcohol (1:19).

Action and Uses: Practically identical with those of Potassii Acetas, which see.

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

Sodii Arsenas (Sod. Arsen.), Sodium Arsenate, U.S.P. (Arsenas Sodii, P.I.).—Na₂HAsO₄ + 7H₂O.

Colorless, odorless crystals, efflorescent in dry air, and somewhat deliquescent in moist air. Freely soluble in water (1:1.5) and slightly soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Has the same general action and uses as arsenic trioxide, but is less active.

Dosage: 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.). Usually given in the form of solution or pill.