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Dose. — Horse, i to 4 ozs. ; dogs, 15 ms. to 2 drs. 



pilueae asafoetida — Pills of Asafetida. — Each pill contains 

 3 grs. 



Dose.— Dog, 1 to 5 pills. 



EMUESUM asafoetida — Emulsion of Asafetida. 



Synonyms. — Milk of Asafetida — Asafetida Mixture, a 4% 

 aqueous emulsion. 



Dose. — Dog, ]/i to 1 ounce. 



pilulae aloes ET asafoetida.— Each pill contains Y\ gr. of 

 each drug. 



Dose. — Dog, 2 to 5 pills. Useful as a purgative for flatu- 

 lence. 



Physiological Actions. — Antispasmodic, nerve and cerebral 

 tonic and stimulant ; stimulating expectorant, laxative, diuretic, 

 diaphoretic, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, cardiac 

 and vaso-motor stimulant; stimulates secretion in general; long 

 continued it deranges the stomach. 



Uses. — Formerly much used in spasmodic and flatulent colic, 

 but now seldom used ; used in convulsions, bronchial affections, 

 in chronic catarrh, combined with chloride of ammonia. 



AMMONIACUM— A MMONIAC. 



A gum resin similar to, but not as powerful as asafoetida ; 

 do not mistake ammoniacum for ammonia. 

 Dose. — Twice that of asafetida. 

 Emuesum ammoniaci — Emulsion of Ammoniac. — (Strength 



4%-) 



Dose. — Dogs, y 2 to 1 ounce. 



Uses. — Use in about the same conditions as asafetida but is 

 said to give better results in chronic bronchitis with excessive 

 secretion. 



It is irritating and is best administered in bolus or pills, or 

 for dogs, the emulsion may be used. 



VALERIANA— VALERIAN. 



Of little use in veterinary practice ; has somewhat the same 

 actions as asafetida. 



