Natrum Lacticum
By John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Sodium lactate. Na.C 3 H 5 O 3 , Solution.
Clinical
Gout / Gouty concretions / Rheumatism
Characteristics
Allen 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," Lyc., Calc.
11. Stomach
Unusual hunger and thirst. Vomiting (from very large doses).
23. Lower Limbs
Great weakness of lower limbs, analogous to anxietas tibiarum after great physical exertion.
24. Generalities
Rheumatoid pains. Abnormal sense of fatigue, yawning and sleepiness.
26. Sleep
Sleep more prolonged and sounder. Yawning and sleepiness.