Hydrargyri subchloridum

Hydrargyri subchloridum is also known as Calogreen, Mercurous Chloride, Mercury Chloride, Mercury Monochloride.

The English name for this herb is Calomel.

Warning: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. MERCURY COMPOUNDS AFFECT THE KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. For details see Toxicity.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

None recorded.

Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

None recorded.

Available Brands

JOWHRIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
SHAFIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Hydrargyri subchloridum.

Substitutes

No information regarding Hydrargyri subchloridum's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Hydrargyri subchloridum's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Hydrargyri subchloridum's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Hydrargyri subchloridum

Effects: Sore throat, coughing, pain, tightness in chest, breathing difficulties, shortness of breath and headache

Due to INHALATION of Calomel which causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Pneumonitis may develop. Can be absorbed through inhalation with symptoms to parallel ingestion. Mangment: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Hydrargyri subchloridum

Dose: 1 gm

Effects: Burning of the mouth and pharynx, abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea

Due to INGESTION of Calomel. May be followed by a rapid and weak pulse, shallow breathing, paleness, exhaustion, tremors and collapse. Delayed death may occur from renal failure. Managment: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.

Hydrargyri subchloridum

Effects: Redness and pain

Due to SKIN CONTACT. May cause burns and/or sensitization. Can be absorbed through the skin with symptoms to parallel ingestion. Managment: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Hydrargyri subchloridum

Effects: Eye irritaion, eye damage

Due to EYE CONTACT. Causes irritation to eyes, may cause burns and eye damage. Managment: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.