242 COMMON MEDICINES, 



Iodoform. — Used generally for external and local application. 

 Is a deodorizer and prevents infection of wounds. A local anti- 

 septic. Very useful as a dressing for wounds, especially after 

 they have commenced to heal. May be used alone or mixed with 

 twice its bulk of powdered boracic acid and dusted over the 

 wound surface. 



Common lime. — Is irritant, neutralizes acids, and astringent. 

 Saturated solution which is very dilute, is useful in diarrheas and 

 indigestions of young animals and may be given with milk quite 

 freely. Carron oil (lime water and linseed oil in equal parts) 

 is a very useful application for burns. Whitewashing is a nice 

 and satisfactory method of disinfecting and cleaning up out- 

 buildings. 



Doses. — Horses and cattle take i to 2 drams of the quick 

 lime; sheep J4 to 5^ drams, very greatly diluted in all cases. 



