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The excretion begins in a short time but may last several 

 days. 



It is considered the foremost urinary antiseptic. It is slightly 

 diuretic and a solvent for uric acid calculi. 



Uses. — It is used in septic diseases of the urinary passages; 

 acute and chronic pyelitis and cystitis ; nephritis. 



It removes pus from the urine. 



Dose. — Dogs, 3 to 15 grs. 3 times daily, dissolved in water 

 and given after meals; horses, 2 to 8 drachms, (rather expensive 

 for horses, costs sixty cents per ounce.) 



uritone. (Parke, Davis & Co.). 



Same as above. 



BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. 

 SUPRARENAL GLANDS. 



suprarenal extract (adrenal extract.) 



The selected dried and powdered suprarenal capsules of 

 oxen and sheep. 



One part equals five parts fresh capsule. 



Dose. — Dogs, 1 to 5 grs. 3 times daily after meals. 



Preparations. 



A number of commercial preparations are on the market, 

 among the best of which are : — 



solution adrenalin chloride, i to iooo. (Parke, Davis 

 & Co.). 



For local application. 



This may be used in strengths varying from 1 to 1000 ; for 

 the largest animals, the author suggests using it 1 to 1000 or 

 1 to 2000. — Dogs and cats will stand a 1 to 2000 solution as a 

 local astringent and styptic if only a few drops are used. 



Solutions milder than 1 to 2000 are not very stable in their 

 effects. 



The above solution contains adrenalin chloride (adrenalin 

 supposed to be the active or blood pressure raising principle of 

 the suprarenal gland.) 1 part, dissolved in Normal Salt Solution 

 1000 parts ; to which is added ^2 per cent of Chloretone as a pre- 

 servative. 



suprarEnalin. (Merck & Co.) 



