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130 NOTES ON THE NEWER REMEDIES.
the gallate is to be preferred to all other forms of mer-
cury.
Administration. --The gallate of mercury is best given
in pill form, in daily doses of from I to 3 grains (o. Io
to 0.20 gramme).
MERCURIC PHENYLATE.
This salt, also called zmercuric carbolatc, is represented
by the formula (C6H,O),Hg.
Physical Properties.-This drug appears in the form
of colorless needles.
Solubility.-P/lcnylate of mercury is readily soluble in
hot alcohol, ether, and glacial acetic acid; it is not sol-
uble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Mercm ic carbolate is prin-
cipally employed in the treatment of syphilitic affections.
Administration.-The dose of this drug is from 3 to 2
grain (0.02 to 0.03 gramme) twice or thrice a day.
MERCURIC SALICYLATE.
The composition of this substance is CH4CO2Hg.
Physical Properties.-The salicy/ate (f mncrciui occurs
as a white neutral powder, odorless and tasteless.
Therapeutic Applications.-Afercuric salicylate has
been employed successfully, both internally and ex-
ternally, in the treatment of syphilitic disorders and in
gonorrhea.
Administration.-This salt is best administered in pill
form, in single doses of from 60 to grain (o.oo01 to 0.008
gramme). In gonorrhea injections of the strength of
0.4 in Iooo may be employed.
MERCURIC THYMOLACETATE.
A substance with a chemical composition represented
as (C10 H10O) Hg- Hg C,HO2.
Therapeutic Applications. This remedy is not only
used against syphilis, but is also of value in the treat-
ment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/129/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.