Ammonium Chloride

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A systemic and urinary acidifying salt. Ammonium chloride helps maintain pH and exerts a mild diuretic effect. This acid forming salt also exerts an expectorant effect by irritating the mucous membranes and is used for alleviation of cough.

**Synonyms:** - AMMONIUM CHLORIDE - Amchlor - Ammonium Muriate - Sal Ammoniac - Salammonite - Salmiac