ammonia aromatic spirits

Indications

mild stimulant to treat or prevent fainting

Dosage

placed under the nose & inhaled

0.4 mL crushable glass perles

Adverse effects

• not common (1-10%)
  • nasal burning, coughing, nausea/vomiting

Mechanism of action

• reflex respiratory stimulation induced by irritation of the nasal & esophageal membranes

More general terms

• metabolic agent (metabolic modifier)
• pharmacologic combination

Components

• NH3; ammonia