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of a local anaesthetic. Small doses given internally 

 are tonic and alterative. lodol has the same action 

 as iodoform, but is odorless, non-irritant, and prac- 

 tically non-poisonous to veterinary patients. It is 

 readily soluble in the gastric juice ; hence is rapidly 

 absorbed and quickly diffused through the system. 



Therapeutics of Iodine. — Catarrh and chronic 

 nasal discbarges are effectually treated with inhala- 

 tions of iodine, with or without carbolic acid. In- 

 flammations of joints, rheumatic or otherwise — the 

 tincture locally. Ringworm — the iodophenol with 

 glycerin locall}'. Glandular tumors — parenchyma- 

 tous injections of Lugol's solution or tincture. 

 Bronchial filari^ — the same, with or without turpen- 

 tine, intratracheally. Enlarged glands, sores, ul- 

 cers, etc., are painted with the tincture or rubbed 

 with the ointment. Diabetes insipidus, polyuria — 

 small doses internally. To absorb products of in- 

 flammation in sore throat and bronchitis and to pre- 

 vent adhesions; to assist in absorbing bony deposits 

 both internall}^ and externally, with or without mer- 

 cury. Externally, as a stimulant and resolvent to 

 bursal enlargements, in chronic synovitis, muscular 

 pains, strains of tendons, induration of the udder. 

 When internally administered, give one and one-half 

 to two hours after feeding, and discontinue its use for 

 one week when it has been regularly given for from 

 eight to ten daj^s. 



Therapeutics of the Iodides. — Acute catarrh, 

 asthma, short wind, thick wind — the potassium 

 iodide, with Fowler's solution and belladonna. 



