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Medicines ammonia liquor + eucalyptus oilQuestion & answer

ammonia liquor + eucalyptus oil · Medicine question

How does the ammonia in Mackenzies Smelling Salts act?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The ammonia in Mackenzies Smelling Salts acts as a reflex stimulant.

Sources for this answer

MACKENZIES SMELLING SALTSDexcel Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 2 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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