Bitter Salts (Noun)
Meaning
Hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed bitter salts to help alleviate her constipation and heartburn symptoms.
- To prevent seizures during preeclampsia, the nurse administered a dose of bitter salts intravenously.
- After eating the spicy meal, he took some bitter salts to soothe his stomach.
- Bitter salts can be found over-the-counter in various forms, including powder and liquid.
- Pregnant women often take bitter salts to help with constipation and morning sickness.