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Used more especially in young animals suffering from de- 

 ranged liver ; also the effect of being weaned, improper food and 

 whey fed animals. 



SYRUPUS CALCII LACTOPHOSPHATIS— Syrup of 

 hacto Phosphate of Lime. — Useful in weakly young puppies as 

 it is already dissolved and easily absorbed. Dose, 5 Ms. to 1 dr., 

 adult dogs, 3 j-iv 3 times daily. Lactic acid makes the phos- 

 phate of lime much more soluble. 



Physiological Actions. — In general they are used as altera- 

 tives and nutrients in disease of malnutrition. Phosphate of lime 

 is an essential ingredient of all the tissues, forming more than 

 50 per cent of bone, giving it solidity. It increases the alkalinity 

 of the blood, and slightly diminishes the excretion of urine. 



Theraphy. — Used especially where the development of the 

 bone is imperfect, also in osteoporosis, osteomalacia rickets, caries, 

 necrosis of bone and in delayed union of fractures. It hastens 

 repair of fractures and diminishes the size of the bone callus, also 

 used in prolonged suppuration, anaemia, and chronic diarrhoea 



The Phosphate of Soda. — Acts similarly on the blood and 

 urine, increasing secretion, especially that of bile, being an ex- 

 cellent hepatic stimulant, it is used in hepatic colic in horses, 

 due to congestion of the liver, jaundice, sclerosis of the liver 

 and in constipation due to lack of biliary secretion. In Hepatic 

 Colic and Impaction of the Bowels, the following usually 

 gives prompt and permanent relief, more so than the more active 

 and powerful narcotics — especially useful when Enteritis is 

 threatened 



5 Acetanilidi, 3 ss — 3 vj. 



Sodii Phosphatis, § viij. 

 M. et Ft. Chart No. iv. 

 Sig. — One powder in 5 or 6 ounces warm water every 2 hours. 



Difference Between a Phosphide, a Phosphate, and a Phos- 

 phite : 



A phosphide is formed by direct union of phosphorus with a 

 base. 



A phosphate is formed by the union of phosphoric acid with 

 a base. 



