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Dned as one worthy their attention. Sodium salicylate is 
woid of irritant and poisonous actions, and, moreover, is 
ithout odor, and almost without taste. It resembles quinine 
its actions, but its medicinal effects are more active. In 
:ute fevers one to two drachm doses, repeated every two 
)urs until six or eight doses are taken, lower the frequency 
the pulse and decrease temperature from one to three de- 
-ees. In repeated doses it relaxes the bowels, but has no 
rect irritant action. 
In rheumatic fevers it lowers the temperature, abates 
lin, and cuts short the attack. In laminitis, influenza, in 
ct, wherever an increase of temperature is present from con- 
itutional disturbances, it is, more times than less, indicated. 
r e have used it, with almost universal success, in the periodic 
tacks of influenza, associated with “ La Grippe lung.” We 
te several cases in which its use was beneficial. 
No. i. Acute Rheumatism. Was called to see an English 
tter; found point of left hind leg swollen, hot and painful 
touch. When made to move would hop on three legs, 
ough coat; no appetite ; mucus accumulation in the corner 
• the eyes ; foetid breath. Prescribed : 
^ Sodium Salicyl. 3 ij. 
Aqua distil §iij. 
M. 
Sig.—Teaspoonful ever two (2) hours. Also citrate of 
on and quinine three times daily. 
In three days saw patient again ; hind leg perfectly sound ; 
apetite improved, but front leg swollen. Again put him on 
ie salicylate, and in twelve days made a complete recovery. 
Case No. 2. A medium-sized mare; owner thought she 
ltd injured knee, as it was very much enlarged. Tempera- 
Ire, 106 0 F.; knee sensitive to touch; urine scanty and high- 
<>lored ; bowels costive ; no appetite. Prescribed two drachms 
< the salicylate every two hours; hot water applications and 
i.ndages to knee. Second day, temperature io4|- q ; general 
"ndition improved. Fifth day, temperature 105 0 ; left hock 
i/ollen, painful, etc.; swelling, soreness, etc., disappeared from 
Ont leg. Continued the salicylate incessantly every two 
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