Loses NH{ 3} very readily. Miscible with water or alcohol.
_*Linimentum Ammoniae (Lin. Ammon.), Ammonia Liniment, U.S.P._ (Volatile Liniment, Hartshorn Liniment).--Ammonia water (25%) in sesame oil.
_Lotio Ammoniacalis Camphorata (Lot. Ammon. Camph.), Ammoniated Camphor Wash, N.F._ (Aqua Sedativa, N.F. III, Sedative Water, Eau Sédative de Raspail).--Ammonia water (6%) and spirit of camphor (1%), in sodium chloride and water.
_Spiritus Ammoniae Anisatus (Sp. Ammon. Anis.), Anisated Spirit of Ammonia, N.F._ (Liquor Ammoniae Anisatus, Anisated Solution of Ammonia).--Ammonia water (20%) with anethol, in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 70 per cent.
=Ammonii Acetas, Ammonium Acetate.=--NH{ 4}C{ 2}H{ 3}O{ 2}.
_Liquor Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ammon. Acet.), Solution of Ammonium Acetate, U.S.P._ (Spirit of Mindererus).--Contains NH{ 4}C{ 2}H{ 3}O{ 2} (not less than 7%).
USES: Diaphoretic and diuretic in fevers; of doubtful value.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. et Ammon. Acet.), Solution of Iron and Ammonium Acetate, U.S.P._ (Basham's Mixture).
USES: An antiquated preparation, without the special advantages generally ascribed to it. Iron and acetates are better prescribed separately.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=Ammonii Benzoas (Ammon. Benz.), Ammonium Benzoate, U.S.P.=
A white, odorless or nearly odorless powder, with a bitterish taste. Very soluble in water (1:10) and soluble in alcohol (1:35). Incompatible with acids, fixed alkalies and ferric salts.
ACTION AND USES: Resembles sodium benzoate in its action but is more irritant and has no advantage over it.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.), in solution
=Ammonii Bromidum (Ammon. Brom.), Ammonium Bromide, U.S.P.=--NH{ 4}Br.
A white, odorless powder with a pungent saline taste. Incompatible with nitrous ether.
ACTION AND USES: Those of the bromides; more irritant than potassium bromide, over which it has no advantage.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.) in solution.
_Elixir Ammonii Bromidi (Elix. Ammon. Brom.), Elixir of Ammonium Bromide, N.F._--Ammonium bromide (8.5%), syrup, distilled water and aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
_Elixir Trium Bromidorum (Elix. Tri. Brom.), Elixir of Three Bromides, N.F._--Ammonium bromide, potassium bromide and sodium bromide (each 8%), with cudbear and compound elixir of almond. Absolute alcohol content about 4 per cent.