Ammonium Chloride
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Ammonium Chloride Definition
A systemic and urinary acidifying salt. Ammonium chloride helps maintain pH and exerts a mild diuretic effect. This acid forming salt also exerts an expectorant effect by irritating the mucous membranes and is used for alleviation of cough.
Ammonium Chloride Synonyms
Ammonium Chloride, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, Amchlor, Ammonium Muriate, Sal Ammoniac, Salammonite, Salmiac
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