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

Uses: Counterirritant.

Spiritus Ammoniae Anisatus (Sp. Ammon. Anis.), Anisated Spirit of Ammonia, N.F. (Liquor Ammoniae Anisatus, Anisated Solution of Ammonia).—Ammonia water (20%) with anethol, in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.

Uses: Aromatic carminative preparation.

Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).

Ammonii Acetas, Ammonium Acetate.—NH₄C₂H₃O₂.

Liquor Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ammon. Acet.), Solution of Ammonium Acetate, U.S.P. (Spirit of Mindererus).—Contains NH₄C₂H₃O₂ (not less than 7%).

Uses: Diaphoretic and diuretic in fevers; of doubtful value.

Dosage: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).

Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. et Ammon. Acet.), Solution of Iron and Ammonium Acetate, U.S.P. (Basham’s Mixture).

Uses: An antiquated preparation, without the special advantages generally ascribed to it. Iron and acetates are better prescribed separately.