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Physician's Materia Medica on Sodium Borate (borax)
SODIUM BORATE (Borax)
Sodium Borate like Boric Acid, q. v. is antiseptic, but owing to its alkalinity has also a soothing effect on irritated surfaces. It is a valuable remedy in lithiasis, rendering the urine alkaline. It is used with bcnciit internally in epilepsy, but is chiefly employed for its local action in gargles for the throat, collyria for the eyes and in lotions for relief of itching. Dose, 0.3 to 1.0 Grm. (5 to 15 grs.), or more.1
Sodium Borate like Boric Acid, q. v. is antiseptic, but owing to its alkalinity has also a soothing effect on irritated surfaces. It is a valuable remedy in lithiasis, rendering the urine alkaline. It is used with bcnciit internally in epilepsy, but is chiefly employed for its local action in gargles for the throat, collyria for the eyes and in lotions for relief of itching. Dose, 0.3 to 1.0 Grm. (5 to 15 grs.), or more.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.