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diseases; also in rheumatism and in lead-poisoning; 

 as an ingredient of many alterative and condition 

 powders; locally in eczema, scab, mange, and grease 

 — as carbolized sulphur ointment. As a disinfectant 

 and deodorizer it is burned to allow its vapor to 

 saturate the air of stables, cow^sheds, and kennels. 

 Sulphites and hyposulphites — to relieve flatulence 

 and acidity in calves and foals, and in contagious 

 pleuro-pneumonia in cattle as internal antiseptics. 

 In distemper in dogs and cats; also in septicaemia 

 and pyaemia of all animals; in foot-and-mouth dis- 

 ease in cattle. 



Calcium sulphide, so-called, is used to prevent and 

 limit pus formation. In crops of boils, scrofulous 

 sores, glandular enlargements, or extensive suppura- 

 tion it is very efficient, especially if given in small, 

 repeated doses. * 



ALTERATIVES. 



Iodine and Iodides. 



lodum, iodine, is a non-metallic element ; s3'mbol, 

 I; atomic weight, 127; quantivalence, 1. It occurs 

 in most marine plants, in sea water, cod-liver oil, also 

 as mineral iodides and iodates. In its crude form it 

 appears as bluish -black rhombic plates, having a 

 metallic lustre, peculiar odor, acrid taste, and neutral 

 reaction. Sparingly soluble in water, very soluble in 

 ether, in 12 parts of alcohol, and in solutions of KI 

 and salt. 



