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Phenol is useful as a spray in the form of Dobell's solution which is 

 indicated in coryza, in influenza and distemper. 



Sodii bicarb. 



Sodii boratis aa 3i. 



Phenol 3ss. 



Glycerini 3i. 



Aquae Oii. 



Sig. Dobell's solution. Apply with atomizer or syringe. 



Crude carbolic acid may be used in 6 per cent, solution to disinfect 

 infected buildings and their contents^ and, with whitewash, can be applied 

 to walls after cleaning. 



To be more precise, the strength of crude carbolic acid for disin- 

 fection depends upon the amount of cresylic acid it contains, which 

 may be ascertained from the dealer. The disinfectant solution of crude 

 carbolic acid should be such that it will contain 2 per cent, of cresylic 

 acid. 



Commercial cresol (containing over 90 per cent, of pure cresol) is 

 more effective and cheaper than crude carbolic acid as a disinfectant. 

 It should be dissolved in hot water and used in 2 per cent, solution. 



A 5 per cent, cresol solution is useful in the form of a foot bath in 

 a shallow trough for foot rot in sheep, which are driven through it 

 thrice weekly. 



Uses Internal. — The systemic action of phenol after absorption is 

 not of value in general bacterial diseases. 



The subcutaneous injection of 2 drams (8 mils) of a 3 per cent, 

 aqueous solution of carbolic acid every ten days into all pregnant cows 

 during the prevalence of epizootic abortion has been extensively em- 

 ployed as a prophylactic measure. Experience discredits the value of 

 this treatment, however. In the carbuncle form of anthrax in man, the 

 injection of carbolic acid has yielded successful results and it may be 

 tried in cattle. But speedy destruction of anthrax patients in veterinary 

 practice is usually the only wise procedure. Locally, carbolic acid may 

 exert an antiseptic and anesthetic action in the stomach. Carbolic acid 

 is sometimes of service in relieving vomiting and gastric pain caused by 

 flatulence in dogs, and in counteracting intestinal fermentation and 

 diarrhea in all animals. 



Vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. 



Phenolis gr-v. 



Bismuth! subnitratis 3iss. 



M. et divide in capsulas No. x. 

 S. One capsule every 2 hours. 



Cheosottjm. Creosote. (U. S. & B. P.) 



Synonym. — Kreosotum, P. G.; creosote, Fr.; kreosot, G. 



Derivation. — A mixture of phenols and phenol derivatives, chiefly guaiacol 

 and creosol, obtained during the distillation of wood tar. 



Properties. — An almost colorless or yellowish, highly refractive, oily liquid, 

 having a penetrating, smoky odor, and a burning, caustic taste. It does not 

 readily become brown on exposure to the light. Spec. gr. not below 1.073 at 25° 



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