616 MEDICINES. 



Chalk. 



Prepared chalk is a valuable ^intacid in diarrhoea ; it also 

 forms a mechanical protection for the mucous membrane of the 

 intestines. 



DOSE, 1 oz. 



Chinosol 



is an admirable antiseptic when dissolved in water (1 grain 

 to an ounce), and in this form can be used for wounds and 

 sores. For disinfecting the hands, dissolve only in distilled water, 

 for it is precipitated by alkaline water and soap. A strong solu- 

 tion of chinosol should not be employed for the disinfection of 

 instruments, as it has a corrosive action on them. Undiluted 

 chinosol in powder has a very irritating effect on wounds. The- 

 chief disadvantage to its general use is tlie readiness with which 

 it is precipitated from solutions. 



Chiretta 



is a valuable stomachic common in India. Its properties are 

 very similar to those of gentian. If pounded and mixed in the 

 food, horses will soon learn to eat it readily. Chiretta and nux 

 vomica appear to be the only bitters which horses will voluntarily 

 consume. 



DOSE, 1 oz. twice a day. 



Chloral Hydrate 



is a very useful agent for soothing pain and producing sleep, 

 which, under its influence, comes on in a manner nearly similar to 

 that of natural sleep, and it has little or no bad after effects. It 

 can be given with advantage, half an hour before painful opera- 

 tions, such as firing, neurotomy, castration and docking ; and also 

 to horses which are difficult to shoe. See page 638. 



DOSE, ^ to 2 oz. in a pint of water. The usual dose is one 

 ounce. 



Chloric Ether 



is made by mixing 1 fluid part of chloroform with 19 fluid parts of 

 rectified spirits. It is a useful antispasmodic in cases of colic. 



DOSE, 1 to 1^ oz. 



