Fine, bulky, white or nearly white, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water, acids or dilute solutions of the alkalies.
Action and Uses: Used as a clarifying agent in pharmacy.
*Theobrominae Sodio-Salicylas (Theobrom. Sodio-Sal.), Theobromine Sodio-Salicylate, U.S.P. (Diuretin).—Sodium theobromine and sodium salicylate in approximately molecular proportions. Contains not less than 46.5 per cent. of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a sweetish, saline and somewhat alkaline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1), slightly soluble in alcohol. Incompatible with acids and has the other incompatibilities of salicylates.
Action and Uses: A soluble salt of theobromine, having much the same action as caffeine, except that it does not affect the central nervous system to any extent. Mainly used as a diuretic.
Dosage: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
*Theophyllina (Theophyll.), Theophylline, U.S.P. (Dimethylxanthine, Theocin).—An isomer of theobromine.
White, odorless powder, having a bitter taste. Soluble in water (1:100) and in alcohol (1:80).
Action and Uses: Has a diuretic action similar to that of theobromine, more powerful, but said to be not so lasting.
Dosage: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).