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302. Chloro-naphtholeum. (Kreso). — Action same as^creolin, 

 but not 80 useful, being more oily and less refined. Principally 

 used as a disinfectant. 



303. Collodion. — Used as a protective dressing for wounds. 

 WTien painted on the skin it rapidly dries and leaves a thin pro- 

 tective coating. The skin must be dry or the collodion will not 

 adhere. 



304. Cosmoline (petrolatum, vaseline). — Used as a base for 

 ointments and as a soothing agent applied to blistered or abraded 

 surfaces. 



305. Digitalis, fluid extract of. — A dangerous poison. 



306. Ether, spirits nitrous (sweet spirits of niter) — Stimu- 

 lant, antispasmodic, and diuretic. Dose, 1 to 2 ounces. This is 

 one of the most generally useful' drugs we have. Used in the treat- 

 ment of fevers, especially those accompanied bv weakness. An 

 excellent remedy in the treatment of colic, combined with bella- 

 donna or cannabis indica. 



307. Ether, sulphuric. — Stimulant, antispasmodic, carmina- 

 tive, and, when inhaled, anesthetic. Dose, 1 to 2 ounces, w^ll 

 diluted. Useful in the treatment of thumps. Given in colics, 

 especially flatulent colics, to diminish the production of gas and 

 cause its expulsion. It may be given alone or with other drugs. 



308. Flaxseed meal (linseed meal).— A laxative food, and an 

 excellent poultice material. 



309. Formalin. — Antiseptic, disinfectant, and deodorant. Used 

 externally only. It is very irritating and should not be used stronger 

 than 1 dram to a quart of water (approximately one two-hundredth) 

 for ordinary purposes. 



310. Genetian, powdered. — Stomachic, and bitter tonic. Dose 

 ^ to 1 ounce. It increases the secretions of the stomach and intes- 

 tines and improves the appetite. Usually combined with other 

 drugs. 



311. Gentian, fluid extract. — Action, uses, and dose, same as 

 the powdered drug. May be given diluted, when the animal will 

 not take the powder in the feed. 



312. Ginger. — Stomachic and carminative. Dose, 2 drams to 1 

 ounce. Used in indigestion accompanied by flatulency. Also in 

 combination with purgatives to hasten their action and lessen the 

 griping caused by them. 



313. Glycerine. — Used as a base in the same manner as cosmo- 

 line. Used internally in cough mixtures to moisten and soothe the 

 throat. The following is a useful cough remedy: 



