Natrum Laoticum
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. II, p. 548
Sodium lactate. Na.C3H503. Solution.
Clinical
Gout. Gouty concretions. Rheumatism.
Characteristics
Alien has collected a few observations on the effects of large doses, which I have schematised below. Skinner has removed with it, in potencies, gouty or rheumatic concretions ("chalk stones ") in fingers.
Relations
Compare: The Lacs, Lact. ac. In "chalk stones," Lye, Calc,
Stomach
Unusual hunger and thirst.— Vomiting (from very large doses).
Lower Limbs
Great weakness of lower limbs, analogous to anxiety tibiarum after great physical exertion.
Generalities
Rheumatoid pains.— Abnormal sense of fatigue, yawning and sleepiness.
Sleep
Sleep more prolonged and sounder. — Yawning and sleepiness.