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337. Quinine, sulphate of. — Tonic, stomachic, antiseptic, and 

 febrifuge. Dose, ^ to 1 dram three times daily. Used in the treat- 

 ment of all febrile (fever) diseases. 



338. Soap, castile. — A cleaning agent. Used in removing grease 

 and dirt from the skin surrounding the margins of wounds. Should 

 not be applied to raw surfaces. Also used in making soap liniment. 



339. Sodium bicarbonate. — Stomachic. Dose, 2 to 8 drams. 

 Used externally to allay itching and the pain of slight burns, | to 1 

 ounce to a pint of water. _ Used internally in chronic indigestion. 



340. Sulphur. — Parasiticide. Used in the form of an ointment 

 in the treatment of skin diseases such as mange and eczema: 



Parts. 



Sulphur 1 



Lard , 4 



Apply twice a day. 



341. Tar, pine. — Antiseptic, stimulant, expectorant, and para- 

 siticide. Dose, 2 to 4 drams. Used as a protective dressing in the 

 treatment of corns and punctured wounds of the foot. Also in the 

 treatment of skin diseases. A good application is made as follows: 



Ounces. 



Tincture iodine 2 



Sulphur 1 



Oil of tar 4 



Olive or linseed oil to make 1 pint. 



Mix. Shake well before applying. 



First thoroughly cleanse skin, and, when dry, rub the mixture in 

 well and leave on for several days. Wash off and repeat if necessary. 



342. Witch hazel. — Astringent. Used externally as a cooling 

 application to reduce swelling and relieve pain. 



343. Zinc, sulphate of. — Antiseptic and astringent. Used 

 externally in the form of white lotion, for the treatment of bruises, 

 collar sores, sore shoulders, saddle sores, etc. 



344. Zinc oxide. — Mildly astringent and antiseptic. Used as a 

 dry dressing for wounds, either alone or in combination with other 

 drugs: Zinc oxide, boric acid, and acetanilid, equal parts. 



Also used as an ointment in the treatment of abrasions and 

 scratches. 



Parts. 



Zinc oxide 1 



Cosmoline 4 



