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mercurous chloride

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mercurous chloride
n.
See calomel.

mercurous
pertaining to mercury as a monovalent element; containing monovalent mercury.

mercurous chloride
used mainly as a cathartic and irritant vermicide, but largely superseded by more reliable preparations. It increases peristalsis and glandular secretions, especially of bile. It is also used rarely as an intestinal antiseptic and to reduce edema, or in an ointment as a local antibacterial agent. Called also calomel.


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In such preparations, mercurous sulfide or mercurous chloride is typically used.
 
 
 
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