Other names and synonyms
nat-i.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Iodide of Sodium. NaI. Solution.
Nosology
Coryza. Hay-fever. Heart, affections of. Laryngitis. Pharyngitis.
Typical features
This unproved sodium salt has been used largely in cardiac cases by French practitioners, and in rheumatism, pneumonia, asthma, chronic bronchitis, scrofula, tertiary syphilis. It forms an important part of certain sprays for hay-asthma. Hansen mentions it as indicated in cases of chronic pharyngitis; and coryza and chronic laryngitis.