Ferrum Pyrophosphoricum
By John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Ferri pyrophosphas. Pyrophosphate of Iron. A scale preparation containing 55 per cent. of Pyrophosphate of Iron (Fe 2 P 2 O 7 ) combined with Citrate of Soda. Solutions and triturations.
Clinical
Brain, congestion of / Headache / Tarsal cysts
Characteristics
This preparation has not been proved, but it has been used clinically in low attenuations in cases of brain congestion and congestive headache, following great losses of blood. If Fe. ph. fails to remove tarsal cysts, Cooper says give Fe. pyroph.