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Medicine
Ammonia
For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.
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Drug facts
- Used for
- For the temporary stimulation of the senses to restore alertness.
- How to take it
- Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger.
What it is used for
To prevent or treat fainting.
How to take it
Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger. Carefully approach crushed inhalant to nostrils of affected person.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use if you have breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema.
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Active Ingredient
Ammonia (15%)
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Ammonia; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ammonia
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Ammonia. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ammonia
- AMA 11th
Ammonia. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ammonia
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