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Physician's Materia Medica on Zinc Sulphate
ZINC ACETATE
Astringent in its local action, resembling Zinc Sulphate but milder. Used in collyria (1 or 2 grs. to the ounce), in injections for gonorrhea (1 to 20 grs. to the ounce), etc.1
Astringent in its local action, resembling Zinc Sulphate but milder. Used in collyria (1 or 2 grs. to the ounce), in injections for gonorrhea (1 to 20 grs. to the ounce), etc.1
ZINC SULPHATE
In small doses produces effects similar to those of Zinc Oxide, which is, however, to be preferred for internal use. In large doses a prompt emetic especially suitable for use in cases of poisoning (except by corrosive poisons). Its solutions are astringent, stimulant and antiseptic, used in collyria, injections. etc. Dose as alterative or nervine, 0.015 to 0.06 Grm. (1/4 to 1 gr.); as emetic, 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).1
In small doses produces effects similar to those of Zinc Oxide, which is, however, to be preferred for internal use. In large doses a prompt emetic especially suitable for use in cases of poisoning (except by corrosive poisons). Its solutions are astringent, stimulant and antiseptic, used in collyria, injections. etc. Dose as alterative or nervine, 0.015 to 0.06 Grm. (1/4 to 1 gr.); as emetic, 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).1
ZINC SULPHOCARBOLATE (Zinc Phenyl-sulphate)
Properties are those of Zinc Sulphate with more emphasis per haps on their antiseptic character. Given internally as an intesti nal antiseptic; topically used in gargles in sore throat and diphtheria, in injections in leucorrhea as well as in gonorrhea, and in collyria. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).1
Properties are those of Zinc Sulphate with more emphasis per haps on their antiseptic character. Given internally as an intesti nal antiseptic; topically used in gargles in sore throat and diphtheria, in injections in leucorrhea as well as in gonorrhea, and in collyria. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.