Products
Catarrh dissolving salt mixture is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can make the mixture themselves or order it from specialized service providers.
Production
| Sodium hydrogen carbonate (355) | 69.0 g |
| Sodium chloride (355) | 28.0 g |
| Anhydrous sodium sulfate (355) | 1.5 g |
| Potassium sulfate (355) | 1.5 g |
The salts are mixed.
Structure and properties
The salt mixture exists as a white to almost white powder that is soluble in water.
Effects
The salt mixture is expectorant and moisturizing. It has a similar composition to natural Ems salt (Sal ems).
Indications
Respiratory diseases with mucus production, sore throat, catarrh.
Dosage
1 pinch to 1 teaspoon in a glass of water.
Adverse effects
We have no information on adverse effects.
