3. (B. P.) Solution of subacetate of lead, 2 fl. dr.; rectified spirit, 2 fl. dr.; distilled water, 191⁄2 oz. Filter through paper.
Obs. Both the above preparations were formerly made with common vinegar, and hence were coloured, but those of the Pharm. are white. If wanted coloured, a little spirit colouring may be added. The stronger liquor is only used diluted; and the dilute solution is now seldom prepared by the wholesale druggist. The last (diluted solution) is employed as a sedative, refrigerant, and astringent wash, in various affections. Both are poisonous. For the antidotes, see Lead.
Solution of Sulphate of Atropia. Syn. Liquor
atropiæ sulphatis (B. P.). Prep. Sulphate of atropia, 4 gr.; distilled water, 1 oz.; dissolve.—Dose, 1 to 2 minims.
Solution of Sulphate of Copper. Syn. Liquor cupri sulphatis compositus, Aqua styptica. (Ph. L. 1746). Sulphate of copper, 3 oz.; alum, 3 oz.; sulphuric acid, 2 oz.; (by wt.), water, 24 oz. For external use.
Solution of Sulphate of Indigo. Syn. Liquor indigo sulphatis. Prep. Digest 1 part of powdered indigo in 10 of sulphuric acid; when dissolved dilute it with water. Used as a test.
Solution of Sulphate of Mor′phia. Syn. Liquor morphiæ sulphatis, L. Prep. From sulphate of morphia, as the solution of the acetate or hydrochlorate. The uses, doses, &c., are the same.
Solution of Sulphate of Zinc (Compound). See Solution of Alum, Compound.
Solution of Sul′phuret of Potassium. Syn. Solution of hydrosulphate of potassa; Solutio potassii sulphureti, Liquor potassæ hydrosulphatis, Aqua potassæ sulphureti (Ph. D.), L. Prep. Take of washed sublimed sulphur, 1 part; water of caustic potassa, 11 parts: mix, boil for 10 minutes, filter, and keep the solution in well-closed bottles. Sp. gr. 1·117. The product is a mixed solution of hydrosulphate and hyposulphate of potassa.—Dose, 10 to 60 drops, diluted in water; and, externally, made into a lotion; in itch, and several other eruptive diseases.
Solution of Tartrate of Magnesia. Syn. Liquor magnesiæ tartratis. (Airat.) Prep. Tartaric acid, 151⁄4 oz. troy; distilled water, 20 pints; fresh calcined magnesia, diffused in 16 oz. of distilled water, 3 oz. troy and 1 dr.—Dose. As a purgative, 15 oz.