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Internally, saltpeter is a most excellent medicine in the treat- 

 ment of catarrhal and febrile diseases. It is also useful in the 

 treatment of swollen legs. 



Potassium iodide. — Alterative, diuretic', and expectorant. 

 Dose, 2 to 1 drams. It is given to promote absorption of 

 enlargements, such as enlarged glands in lymphangitis, and in 

 partial parah^sis resulting from injury to the brain or spinal 

 cord. 



For such purposes full doses are given twice a day for two 

 weeks. 



Potassium permanganate. — Disinfectant and deodorant. 

 Useful for the removal of foul odors arising from unhealthy 

 wounds; also for cleaning hands and instruments. From 1 to 1 

 drams, water 1 pint, is the proper strength of the solution for 

 use. 



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

 febrifuge. Dose, ^ to 1 dram, repeated three times a day. It is 

 given in all febrile and debilitating diseases. Combined with 

 sulphate of iron it is very useful in purpura. In influenza and 

 pneumonia it is generally combined with gentian and nitrate of 

 potash, made into powders in the following proportions : 

 Quinine sulphate, 1 ounce. 

 Gentian, 3 ounces. 



Make twelve powders and give three times a day. 



Salol. — -Antiseptic. Used internally and externally for its 

 antiseptic properties. Dose, 2 to 4 drams. 



Sodium Mcarhonate. — Carminative, stomachic, relieves 

 acidit}^ of the stomach. Dose, 1 to 2 drams. This is an excel- 

 lent medicine in chronic indigestion and flatulenc3^ 



Sulphur. — Parasiticide. This medicine may be used for the 

 treatment of mange, but it is inferior to creolin or carbolic acid. 



^y itch-hazel. — A cooling astringent wash, very useful when 

 combined with other medicines in the form of liniments. 



Zinc sulphate. — Externally it is much used as a caustic and 

 astringent for wounds, foul ulcers, etc. It is an excellent 

 remedy for the treatment of thrush and canker. 



Sulphate of zinc ] 



Sulphate of copper. ^Equal parts. 

 Sulphate of iron J 



