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cate skin on the inner aspect of the upper part of the limbs ; 

 on acutely inflamed areas ; and in renal disease. 



Uses Internal. — Cantharides is rarely administered 

 internally. It is sometimes successful in stopping incon- 

 tinence of urine, when due to relaxation of the neck of the 

 bladder, and it may be used as a stimulant in chronic 

 cystitis and pyelitis. Cantharides is recommended to 

 increase sexual desire in cows and mares, but it has usually 

 to be given in toxic doses to produce an aphrodisiac action. 

 The tincture should be employed when the drug is exhibited 

 internally. 



Adeps. Lard. (U. S. P.) 



Synonym, — Adeps prseparatus, B.P.; axungia, axungia 

 porci s. porcina, prepared lard, hog's lard, E-.; axonge, 

 graisse de pore, Fr.; schweineschmalz, G.; adeps suil- 

 lus, P. G. 



The prepared internal fat of the abdomen of Sus Scrofa 

 Linne (class Mammalia ; order Pachydermata), purified by 

 washing with water, melting, and straining. 



Properties. — A soft, white, unctuous solid, having a faint 

 odor free from rancidity, and a bland taste ; insoluble in 

 water ; slightly soluble in alcohol ; readily soluble in ether, 

 chloroform, carbon disulphide, or benzin. Spec. gr. about 

 0.932. 



PREPARATIONS. 



Ceratum, Cerate. (U. S. P.) 



Synonym. — Cerat simple, Fr.; einfaches cerat, wachssalbe, G. 

 White wax, 300; lard, 700. 



Unguentum. Ointment. (U. S, P.) 



Synonym. — Unguentum simplex, B.P.; simple ointment, E.; 

 pommade simple, Fr.; wachssalbe, G. Lard, 800; yellow wax, 200. 

 (U. S. P.) 



Ceratum Resince, (See p. 482. ) 

 Adeps Benzoinatus. (Seep. 484.) 



