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Tincture of lavender, one fluid drachm. 



Water, sufficient to make eight fluid ounces in all. 



Conjunctivitis (in Chronic Stage). 



Lotion. 

 Boric acid, three grains. 

 Water, one fluid ounce. 



Constipation (Acute). 



May depend on intestinal obstruction, or be due to 

 diminished peristaltic action, or to deficient intestinal 

 secretions. If it be not relieved, the appetite becomes im- 

 paired, general weakness ensues, and in some cases there 

 may be a yellow mucous secretion. 



Ball 

 Aloes, six drachms. 

 This ball must on no account be repeated, and for three 

 days the horse to which the ball has been given must 

 be rested, and fed on warm water and bran-mashes. (For 

 formula, see 'Purgatives.') 



Intravenous Injection. 



Sulphate of eserine, one half-grain to one grain in solu- 

 tion may be injected intravenously in very severe cases. 



Constipation (Chronic or Habitual). 



The diet should be laxative ; and it is well to give a 

 moderate dose of aloes, followed by nux vomica or gentian. 

 If there be a partial paralysis of the intestine, give 

 stimulants with liq. strych. (small dose). 



Ball. 



Nux vomica, half a drachm. 

 Barbadoes aloes, one drachm. 



