MERCURY DIHLORID. (Hydrargyri dichloridum).

     Synonyms : Mercury dvuhloristaya, Zulema, Corrosive sublimate, Hydrargyrum bichloratum, Hydrargyrum dichloratum, Hydrargyrum sublimatum corrosivum, Mercury corrosive chloride, Sublimate.

     Severe white powder or white crystals. Mg in cold water (1:18, 5), slightly dilute (1:3) in boiling water and alcohol (1:4). Aqueous solutions are acidic reaction.

     Mercury is mercury dichloride was the first drug, found use as a disinfectant and antiseptic. The preparation in this regard vysokoaktiven, but it is very toxic. It is absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes. When working with him to be very careful and avoid falling solutions in the mouth, the mucous membranes and skin.

     Earlier dihloridom mercury used in the treatment of skin diseases. Currently, it applies mainly to disinfect bedding, clothing, care of patients and others applied 0,1 - 0,2% aqueous solutions (1:1000, 1:500).

     Method of issuance : powder; Pills (to 0.5 and 1 g), consisting of equal parts dichloride of mercury and sodium chloride; Pill 1% solution dyed eozina in donations or red-pink color give opalestsiruyuschy solution of the same color.

     Pills are only for external use (for the preparation of solutions).

     Storage : A. In a list ukuporennoy packaging.

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