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

Ammonii Iodidum (Ammon. Iod.), Ammonium Iodide, U.S.P.—NH₄I.

White, odorless powder, with a saline taste. Freely soluble in water (1:0.6), in alcohol (1:3.7) and in glycerin (1:1.5).

Action and Uses: Those of the iodides. More irritant and less stable than sodium or potassium iodide, over which it has no advantage.

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

Linimentum Ammonii Iodidi (Lin. Ammon. Iod.), Liniment of Ammonium Iodide, N.F.—Ammonium iodide (about 0.5%) with oil of rosemary, oil of lavender, camphor, ammonia water and alcohol.

Uses: Irrational preparation.

Ammonii Phosphas (Ammon. Phos.), Ammonium Phosphate, N.F.—A mixture of (NH₄)₂HPO₄ and NH₄H₂PO₄.

Colorless crystals or white powder. Freely soluble in water (1:4), but insoluble in alcohol.

Action and Uses: Similar to but without advantage over sodium phosphate.

Dosage: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).