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enough. There is also the official ointment of sulphur, Unguen- 

 tum Sulphuris (30%). In human practice sulphur is used in 

 rheumatism applied to parts on flannel. They are all insoluble 

 in water or alcohol. 



Sulphur Praacipitatum is best for internal use in canine prac- 

 tice. 



Physiological Actions. — Internally, laxative and alterative. 



Externally. — Chiefly used as a parasitide and desiccant, also 

 to disinfect premises. 



Uses. — Burned, and used as a deodorizer and disinfectant; 

 as a mild laxative where powerful ones would irritate and be dan- 

 gerous, as in pregnancy, convalescence from accute diseases and 

 piles. Good for young animals as a laxative. 



In urticaria (nettlerash). The following prescription may 

 be used : 



5 Sodii Bicarb. 3 vj. 



Sulphur sub., 3 v '- 



Carbo ligni, 3 iii. 



M. Sig. — Two tablespoonfuls 3 times daily in feed. 



Chiefly used internally and locally in parasitic and other skin 

 diseases, mange, etc. 



For mange clip off the hair, scrub well with green soap, give 

 sulphur if acute, or Fowler's solution if chronic and use sulphur 

 and lard externally. In more obstinate cases of mange use the 

 following : 



# Sulphur, sub. 3 i. 



01. cadini. 3 iii. 



Adeps., 3 v. 

 M. Sig.— Apply. 



Thoroughly rub in and leave on for 48 hours. Wash off 

 with green soap and repeat, or 



5 Sulphur, sub. 3 »• 



Pot. carbonatis 3 '• 



Adipis, 3 ' x - 



Dissolve with aid of gentle heat, then add 2 ozs. of benzine 

 when cold. Use the same way as above. 



However an ointment combining the merits of either may be 

 had in the National Formulary ointment (Hebra's Itch ointment), 

 which is in every way highly satisfactory for Mange and other 

 parasitic diseases. 



