Potassa, Sulphurated, Merck.—U.S.P.—Pure.
Uses: Intern., small doses increase frequency of pulse; large doses: rheumatism, gout, scrofula, painter's colic, skin diseases, catarrh, croup; antidote in lead and mercury poisoning; extern., lotion in parasitic skin diseases.—Dose: 2—10 grn.—Antidotes: Emetics, stomach siphon, lead or zinc acetate, brandy.—Incompatibles: Acids, alcohol, carbonated waters, etc.
Potassa, Sulphurated, Merck.—Crude.
Uses: For baths in skin affections, 2—4 ounces to one bath.—Caution: Avoid metal bath-tubs, metal spoons, and water with much carbon dioxide.
Potassium Acetate Merck.—C.P.
Very deliquescent.—Sol. in 0.36 part water, 1.9 parts alcohol.—Dose: 10—60 grn.
Potassium Antimonate Merck.—Purified, Washed.
Diaphoretic Antimony; "White Oxide Antimony."—White powd.—Diaphoretic, Sedative.—Uses: Pneumonia, puerperal fever, etc.—Dose: 8—24 grn.
Potassium Arsenite Merck.—Pure.
White powd.—Sol. in water.—Dose: 1/32—1/16 grn.