...doses cathartic. Dose : 30-60 grains (2-4 Cms.). Describe magnesii oxidum. Magnesium oxide (magnesia). It should contain, after ignition, not less than 96...insoluble in alcohol, but soluble in dilute acids. Uses: antacid and laxative, in doses 30 grains (2 Cms.). In administering, it should be added to the...

...cent, of lead dioxide (PbOa]. Red Oxide of Lead occurs as a heavy, orange-red powder without odor or taste. On exposure to the air it slowly absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide. Almost insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, but dissolved by an excess of glacial acetic acid; also dissolved by lactic acid...

...Description and physical properties. — Red Lead Oxide occurs as a heavy, orangered powder without odor or taste. On exposure to the air it slowly absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide. Almost insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, but dissolved by an excess of glacial acetic acid; also dissolved by lactic acid...