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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 4 drams. It is given to promote absorption of enlargements, 

 such as enlarged glands in lymphangitis, and in partial paralysis 

 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. Use- 

 ful for the removal of foul odors arising from unhealthy wounds; 

 also for cleaning hands and instruments. From 1 to 4 drams, 

 water 1 pint, is the proper strength of the solution for use. 



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

 febrifuge. Dose, i^ 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. 



S'aZo?.— Antiseptic and antirheumatic. Used chiefly in rheum- 

 atism. Dose, 2 to 4 drams, three times a day. Also used extern- 

 ally for its antiseptic properties. 



Sodium bicarbonate.— Carmmative, stomachic, relieves acidity 

 of the stomach. Dose, 1 to 2 drams. This is an excellent medi- 

 cine in chronic indigestion and flatulency. 



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

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



Witch-hazel— A cooling astringent wash, very useful when 

 combined with other medicines in the form of liniments. 



Zinc sulphate.— 'Exteriisllj it is much used as a stimulant 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 . . ) 



