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

Action and Uses: Practically identical with those of potassium iodide, but less disagreeable in taste; perhaps somewhat less irritating locally.

Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.).

*Sodii Nitris (Sod. Nitris), Sodium Nitrite, U.S.P.—NaNO₂.

Colorless crystals or white or nearly white masses, sticks or powder, odorless and having a mild saline taste. Deliquescent on exposure to air, being gradually converted into sodium nitrate. Freely soluble in water (1:1.5), but only sparingly soluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Vasodilator, similar to nitroglycerin. The action is probably somewhat slower and more prolonged.

Dosage: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).

Sodii Perboras (Sod. Perbor.), Sodium Perborate, U.S.P.—NaBO₃ + 4H₂O (about 86.5%). Should contain not less than 9 per cent. of available oxygen.

White, odorless granules or powder, having a saline taste. Soluble in water.

Action and Uses: Antiseptic, deodorant and bactericide; in general, similar to hydrogen peroxide.