Eng., Potassium Hydroxide. Synonym, Caustic Potash.

Form

White, or nearly white flakes, fused masses or pencils. Odor and Taste.-Almost odorless. A very acrid and caustic taste. Solubility.-In 0.9 part of water or 3 parts of alcohol.

Liquor Potassii Hydroxidi

Eng., Solution of Potassium Hydroxide. An aqueous solution containing about 5 per cent. of Potassium Hydroxide.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Therapeutic Action

Caustic, antacid.

Uses

Sometimes used for its caustic effect in the treatment of warts, callosities, ulcers, cancers, etc. Seldom prescribed.

1 Ruhrah: Diseases of Children.

2 Anders: Practice of Medicine.

Potassii Hypophosphis.-See Hypophosphites, P. 29. Potassii Iodidum

See Iodides, p. 202.