Natrium lacticum
by Timothy F. Allen — The Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
Sodium lactate.
Authorities.
1 , Preger, Centrabl. F. Med. Wiss., 35, 1875 (Amer. Obs., 1876, p. 307), effects of
Natrum lacticum when subcutaneously injected, or given internally in large doses; the same from fresh, and especially sour milk, whey, and very concentrated sugar water; 2 , Botticher, Berlin Klin. Woch., 1877, p. 538, effects of large doses.
- Unusual hunger and thirst (in some cases), 2.
- Vomiting (effects of very large doses), 2.
- Great weakness of the lower extremities, analogous to the anxietas tibiarum noticed after great physical exertion, 2.
- Rheumatoid pains have been noticed (Senator, Berlin Med. Woch., July, 1876), 2.
- Hypnotic effects occur in about one-third of the cases, sometimes simply making the normal sleep more prolonged and sounder; in other cases it causes an abnormal sensation of fatigue, yawning, and sleepiness, 2.
- Sleep, 1.