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joined with other remedies as nux, quinine, etc. Such diseases 

 as influenza, chest diseases and chronic catarrh should be followed 

 with iron and other tonics. 



Representative prescriptions for general tonic. 



R- Ferri. Sulph. Ex., § i. to iss. 



Quininae Sulph., | ss. 



Pulv. Nucis Vom., § iss. 



Gentianje Rad. pulv. 3 iii- 



Pot. Nit. Pulv. 5 iss. 



M. Ft. Chart No. 12. Sig.— One powder 3 times daily. 

 R- Ac. Arsen. 3 ss. 



Ferri Sulph. Ex. 



Pulv. Nucis Vom. aa 3 J ss - 



Pulv. Gentianx Rad. 



Foenugreek. aa 3 iij. 



M. Ft. Chart No. 12. ' Sig. — One powder 3 times daily. 



Iron Iodide. — Is used when an alterative as well as a tonic 

 action is desired, it is given to promote the absorption of glan- 

 dular enlargements in young and weakly animals, and in swelling 

 of the joints. It is useful in polyuria or diabetes insipidus, also 

 nasal gleet. 



The Tincture Chloride of Iron acts as a haematinic, tonic, 

 antiseptic, astringent, styptic, diuretic and local irritant or 

 caustic. It is serviceable in most cases in which the sulphate is 

 recommended. It is used in atonic dyspepsia and for the removal 

 of intestinal worms, in relaxed and sore throat, in proportion of 

 4 to 6 drs. to the pint of water. 



R- Tr. Ferri Chlor. 3 ss. 



Pot. Chloratis Pulv. 3 i. 



Glycerini, 3 ii. 



Aquae, qs. ad. Oj. 



M: Sig. — 3 *■ every two or three hours as a gargle for sore throat. 

 The addition of 3 >• Tr. Capsicum is valuable in some cases, especially 

 in the first stage. 



Also used in anaemia combined with arsenic or quinine, and 

 in blood poisoning combined with quinine. It also promotes ab- 

 sorption of inflammatory material when associated with debility 

 and anaemia. It is the most serviceable preparation of iron for in- 

 fluenza, purpura and scarlatina, as it has a tonic effect on both the 

 blood and arterioles. In these cases it is prescribed with turpen- 

 tine, quinine and oil. It is used in rheumatism in weakly patients 

 alternated with salol, salicylic acid or salicylate of soda. Also 

 used as an astringent and stimulant for the genito-urinary mucous 

 membrane. The tincture being excreted by the kidneys, is pre- 



