MOUNTED INSTRUCTION 7Z 



Acid Tannic — Astringent: Dose one-half to two drams. Used inter- 

 nally in the treatment of diarrhrea and dysentery, given alone or in 

 combination with other drugs. Externally it is used to check bleed- 

 ing from raw surfaces. In solution with alcohol or witch hazel, it 

 may be used to harden tender shoulders. It is also useful in the form 

 of an ointment, one to four for scratches, etc. 



Formalin : Antiseptic, disinfectant, and deodorant. Used externally 

 only. It is ver}^ irritating and should not be used stronger than one 

 dram to a quart of water approximately one-two hundredth for ordi- 

 nary purpose. 



Iodine: Disinfectant and antiseptic. Used externally iodine is a 

 powerful antiseptic. Either the tincture or the solution is valuable 

 in the treatment of Avounds, sores, ulcers, curies, splints, enlarged ten- 

 dons, etc. For such purpose it must be applied once or twice daily 

 with a small cotton swab. 



Leau Acetate of Sugar (sugar of lead) : Astringent. Used externally 

 in the form of white lotion for its cooling and soothing action in the 

 treatment of sprains, bruises, itching skin diseases, cuts, burns, and 

 scratches. All local conditions v/ith heat, pain and swelling are bene- 

 fited by its use. White lotion is made as follows : 



Lead Ounce one. 



Zinc-sulphate Ounce one. 



Water to make Quart one. 



Shake well and apply twice daily. 



Lime, Chloride of: Disinfectant and deodorant. Must be fresh and 

 kept in sealed jars. Use six ounces to the gallon of water to disinfect 

 stables. 



Oil, Linseed: Laxative. Dose one to two pints. Much used in 

 treatments of colics. Raw oil should always be used. 



Oil, Turpentine: Stimulant, antiseptic, carminative, and vermicide. 

 Dose one to two ounces, well diluted with oil. This is a most useful 

 drug and of great value in the treatment of colics, especially flatulent 

 colics. Used externally in stimulating liniments and to disinfect nail 

 wounds. Given as an inhalation in respiratory diseases, one to two 

 ounces in a pint of boiling water. 



Potassium Permanganate: Antiseptic, disinfectant, and deodorant. 

 Used externally as an antiseptic in the treatment of wounds, one to 

 two drams to a pint of water. Full strength is mildly caustic. 



Epsom Salts: Causes a large secretion of fluids from the intestinal 

 walls, thus rendering the bowel contents very fluid. Epsom salts is 

 useful in small doses given to horses in feverish condition. Will dis- 

 solve in its own weight of water. 



Soap, Castile: A cleaning agent used in removing grease and dirt 

 from the skin surrounding the margin of w^ounds. Should not be ap- 

 plied to raw surfaces. Also used in making soap liniment. 



