604 MEDICIISES. 



Chalk. 



Prepared chalk is a valuable antacid in diarrhoea; it also 

 forms a mechanical protection for the mucous membrane of the 

 in,testines. 



DOSE, 1 oz. 



GhinosoL 



This comparatively new preparation is an admirable antiseptic 

 when dissolved in water (1 grain to an ounce), and in this form can 

 be used for wounds and sores. For disinfecting the hands, it should 

 be dissolved only in distilled water, for it is precipitated by 

 alkaline water and soap. A strong solution of chinosol should 

 not be employed for the disinfection of instruments, as it has 

 a corrosive action on them. Undiluted chinosol in powder has 

 a very irritating effect on wounds. " The chief disadvantage to 

 its general use is the readiness with which it is precipitated 

 from solutions " (" Brit. Med. Journal "). 



Chiretta 



is a valuable stomachic which is common in India. Its properties 

 are very similar to those of gentian. If pounded and mixed in 

 the food, horses will soon learn to eat it readily. Chiretta and 

 nux vomica appear to be the only bitters which horses will 

 voluntarily consume. 



DOSE, 1 oz. twice a day. 



Chloral Hydrate 



is a very useful agent for soothing pain and producing sleep, which, 

 under its influence, comes on in a manner nearly similar to that of 

 natural sleep, and it has little or no bad after effects. It can be 

 given with advantage, half an hour before painful operations, such 

 as firing, neurotomy, castration and docking; and also tO' horses 

 which are difficult to shoe. See page 626. 



DOSE, J to 2 oz. in a pint of water. The usual dose is one 

 ounce. 



Chloric ^ther 



is made by mixing 1 fluid part of chloroform with 19 fluid parts of 

 rectified spirits. It is a useful antispasmodic in cases of colic. 



DOSE, 1 to IJ oz. 



