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Lotion. 



Perchloride of mercury, two drachms. 

 Water, sufficient to make one pint. 

 This lotion, or the tincture of perchloride of mercury 

 mentioned under the heading ' Fistula?,' may be used in 

 lieu of it. 



Ointment. 



Ammonio-chloride of mercury, half a drachm. 

 Adeps benzoatus, one ounce. 



Ointment. 

 Ointment of nitrate of mercury. 



Maladie du Coit — Syphilis du Cheval. 



This is a specific contagious disease, manifested in its 

 early stages by lesions in the urino-genital organs. M. 

 Trelut gives fifteen drachms of fibrin as an electuary, or 

 in gruel as a drench. One drachm of reduced iron may 

 also be given alternately with white arsenic in a dose 

 of about five grains. Should paralysis ensue, canthari- 

 dine liniments, followed by mustard poultices, should be 

 applied to the abdomen. In the mare, emollient lotion 

 or a weak solution of permanganate of potassium may be 

 injected. 



Mallenders. 



Draught (see form prescribed for Erythema). 



Ointment. 

 Citrine ointment. 



