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thus arrest or destroy the noxious odours which are the 
result of putrefaction. They are largely called for in 
maintaining the purity of dwellings where the lower 
animals are retained, especially when contagious diseases 
are present, or offensive effluvia arise from the bad state 
of the floor or drains, and to cleanse woodwork, &c., 
fouled by animal discharges. When used for the latter 
purposes they are known as deodorisers or disinfectants. 
1. “ Santtfas” Oil stands pre-eminent for service in any 
of the above-named departments when used in accordance 
with the simple instructions furnished with each supply. 
It has also a useful place in the treatment of some internal 
diseases attended with putrid discharges, as diarrhcea, 
metritis, cystitis, &c. For this purpose, and also for 
promoting the healing of wounds, “Sanitas ” Oil has been 
employed in the following form : 
2. Antiseptic Mixture.—‘‘Sanitas” Oil, 2 parts ; gly- 
cerine, 4 parts; olive oil, 6 parts. Mix, and agitate 
thoroughly, and keep in a well-corked bottle. 
3. “Sanitas” Fluid is even more portable for many 
purposes, needing only admixture with water or glycerine 
for internal or external use. 
4. Condy’s Fluid is also effective when applied as 
directed. 
5. Any of the mineral acids, as sulphuric, nitric, muri- 
atic, or acetic, diluted with 100 parts of water, form useful 
antiseptic lotions for wounds and chronic discharges. 
6. Chloride of zinc, 3 grs.; distilled water, 1 0z. To 
form a lotion, or as No. 8. 
7. Lunar caustic, 5 grs.; distilled water, 1 oz. To 
form a lotion, or as No. 8. 
8. Solution of sulphurous acid applied by the spray 
producer, or as a lotion. 
Antispasmodics.— Medicines of this class are also 
anodynes (which see). They have the property of allaying 
spasm or cramp ; hence the name. 
x. Tincture of opium and sulphuric ether, of each, 
5 to 60 drops; camphor mixture, 14 drms. to 1 oz. 
Mix, and give every two hours, during the attack. 
2. Jnjection.—Tincture of opium, tincture of belladonna, 
