Other names and synonyms
kali-tel.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Potassium tellurate. K2TeO45H2O. Trituration. Solution.
Nosology
Breath, offensive. Salivation. Tongue, swelling of.
Typical features
A few symptoms of this salt have been observed, of which the garlicky odour of the breath was the most noticeable and persistent. The tongue was coated white and swollen, and there was salivation. The appetite was increased.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Tellur., Phos., and Kali phos. (garlicky odour).
Mouth and throat
Tongue coated white and somewhat swollen. Garlicky odour in mouth (appeared soon after first dose, lasted seven weeks, was so offensive to others he was obliged to avoid society). - сopious secretion of saliva.
Gastrointestinal tract
Appetite increased at first; later diminished; finally lost. Inclination to vomit.
Cardiovascular system
Oppression in cardiac region (7th d).
Sleep
Sleepiness; during first days.