An aqueous solution of ammonium acetate containing about seven per cent
of the salt, together with small amounts of acetic acid and carbon
dioxide.
DERIVATION.--Ammonium carbonate is gradually added to cold, dilute
acetic acid until the latter is materialized.
PROPERTIES.--A clear, colorless liquid, mildly saline and acidulous
taste, and an acid reaction.
Incompatible with acids and alkalies.
DOSE.--Horses and cattle, 2 to 4 oz.; sheep and pigs, ¹⁄₂ to 1 oz.;
dogs, 2 to 6 drs.
ACTIONS.--Diaphoretic, antipyretic, mild stimulant, mild diuretic, mild
expectorant and stomachic.
USES.--Its uses are recommended in febrile and inflammatory attacks,
especially in influenza, distemper, etc., combined with other medicines,
improves the appetite; can be used externally as a refrigerant over
swollen and inflamed tendons.