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Dose. — Horse, 2 .to 4 drs. ; cattle, 2 to 6 drs. ; sheep, 1 to 2 

 drs. ; colts, 20 to 60 grs. ; calves, }4 to 2 drs. ; dogs, 1 to 10 grs. 



Physiological Actions. — Expectorant, hepatic stimulant, mild 

 diaphoretic, diuretic, and mild general stimulant. The chief dif- 

 ference between the carbonate and the chloride of ammonia is 

 that the chloride is more of an expectorant, and the dose larger 

 than that of the carbonate but the carbonate is more stimulating. 



Uses of the Muriate or Chloride. — Used in all diseases where 

 an expectorant is indicated, catarrhal conditions, pneumonia, 

 coughs, influenza, chronic congestion of the liver, etc. Use 2 ozs. 

 each of the chloride of ammonia and pot. nit, in 2 pints of water 

 as a refrigerant for inflamed swellings, sprained tendons, joints, 

 etc. 



For Catarrhal disorders give: 



5 Quininse sulph. 3 vi. to 3 i- 



Amnion, chloridi pulv. 3 iii. 



Camph. pulv. 3 i. 



Pot. nit. pulv. 3 iii. 



M. Ft. Chart No. 12. Sig. — 1 powder every 3 hours. 



In Pneumonia or Bronchitis the carbonate may be substituted 

 for the chloride. 



AMMONII BBNZOAS—Benzoate of Ammonia. 



Dose for horse, 2 drs. to 1 oz. ; dogs, 2 to 30 grs. 



Use in gouty conditions, and to dissolve gravel, same as 

 benzoic acid in alkaline urine ; also as an expectorant, and in 

 cystitis has a soothing effect on the mucous membrane. 



AMMONII PHOSPH AS— Phosphate of Ammonia, is used 

 for gout and to dissolve uric acid calculi. Dose for dogs, 2 to 

 20 grs. 



There is also a Valerianate of Ammonia. All the prepara- 

 tions of ammonia are more or less stimulating to the entire mo- 

 tor apparatus, but in excessive doses cause death by paralysis ; if 

 too long continued or given in too large doses may cause irrita- 

 tion and inflammation of the gastro-intestinal tract; Dilute well. 



VEGETABLE ACIDS. < 



ACIDUM TARTARICUM— Occurs in colorless crystals. 

 Obtained from cream of tartar. Refrigerant and purgative. 

 Dose for dogs, 5 to 40 grs. 



