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Is used in applications for scaly, dry skin eruptions to soften 

 and remove scales and scabs. 



In fissured or sore teats of cows and in scratches of horses, 

 the following is a useful application. 



5 Tr. Benzoini Comp., 



Glycerini, aa 3 iv. 



M. 

 Sig. — Apply 3 or 4 times daily. 



COLLODIUM— COLLODION. 



Solution of Gun Cotton in Ether and Alcohol. 



Preparations : 



coi.lodium flexile— -^Flexible Collodion. 



The best for general purpose. 



collodium stypTicum — Styptic Collodion. 



Collodion painted over wounds forms an air tight coating and 

 in small wounds keeps edges in a fixed position and promotes 

 healing ; styptic collodion can be used over raw bleeding surfaces. 

 Also used to keep absorbent cotton dressing in place. Keep in 

 well stoppered bottles. 



ACACIA— GUM ARABIC. 



mucilago ACACiAt— Mucilage of Gum Arabic. (34%). 



Used as an emollient or demulcent and as a vehicle for 

 nauseous or irritating drugs ; also to make an emulsion or mixture 

 of insoluble drugs. Dose. — Ad. lib. 



Three or four drachms are required to suspend one ounce, of 

 oil or resinous tincture. 



The mucilage is incompatible with alcohol, iron salts, lead 

 subacetate, borax and sulphuric acid. 



TRAGACANTH A— TRA GA CANTH. 



Mucilago Tragacanthdz. (6%.) 



Used the same as acacia. It is cheapest and will mix with 

 alcohol. 



