Eng., Zinc Sulphate. Synonym, White Precipitate. Formula, ZnSO4.

Form

Colorless crystals or granular powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless, and an astringent, metallic taste.

Solubility

In 0.6 part of water. Insoluble in alcohol.

1 Stelwagon: Diseases of the Skin.

2 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.

3 Ashton: Practice of Gynecology.

Incompatibles

See Zincum.

Average Dose

Emetic, 15 grains (1 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Astringent, styptic, antiseptic, emetic.

Uses

Sometimes used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, gonorrhea, vaginitis, etc. Not used as an emetic, as more practical agents are usually available.

Administration

The following will show how the drug may be prescribed:

In the treatment of gonorrhea:

M.

Sig

Inject after urination. (Shake-label.)

Zinci Valeras

See Valerates, p. 318.

The unofficial Phosphide is sometimes employed. It is always given in capsules.

In the treatment of herpes zoster:

M. ft. cap. no. xxx.

Sig

One every three hours.