Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 173
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RUBIDIUM-AMMONIUM BROMIDE. SACCHARIN. 173
in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mouth
and throat. It is considered an excellent remedy in
quinsy, as well as in mercurial stomatitis. As a gargle
it is recommended in acute pharyngitis. Recently, this
plant has been employed with success against chronic
rheumatism, rheumatic gout, and certain forms of neur-
algia, as, for instance, that following an attack of typhoid
fever. This drug has also been recommended in the
treatment of elephantiasis and in that of scaly skin dis-
eases. It is said to be of great value also as a brain- and
nerve-stimulant.
Administration.-The preparation commonly em-
ployed at present is the tincture, the dose of which is put
down as 2 minim (0o.o03 gramme) three times a day. For
local use lozenges each containing three grains of the
extract are given. As a gargle the fluid extract may be
used in the proportion of 2 drachm to the ounce (I.90 in
30.00 grammes).
RUBIDIUM-AMMONIUM BROMIDE.
This double salt is represented by the formula RbBr-
3NH,4Br.
Physical Properties.-This drug occurs as a yellowish
or whitish crystalline powder with a saline taste.
Solubility.-This drug is readily soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-The bromide of rubidium-
ammonium has been used as a sedative and hypnotic. It
is claimed to be of service in the treatment of epilepsy,
as a substitute for the potassium salt.
Administration.-The daily dose of rubidium-ammo-
nium bromide may be said to be from 6o to 90o grains
(4 to 6 grammes), and it may best be given in syrup of
lemon.
SACCHARIN.
Saccharin, also termed benzoyl-sulphonic imide, gluside,
and glucusimide, is a derivative of the aromatic series,
and is represented by the formula
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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/m1/172/: 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.