Lead (Acetate, Sugar of Lead).—Useful for wounds, bruises, sprains, and to allay inflammation. One ounce to one quart of water, and apply often.
Linseed-oil.—Purgative. Dose, ten to thirty ounces.
Nitre (Saltpetre, Nitrate Potash).—Is useful in fevers, blood disorders, and sluggish kidneys. Dose, one half to one ounce a day.
Podophyllin.—Useful in liver disorders. Dose, one to two drachms once a day.
Quinine.—Useful in all debilitating fevers and where there is loss of appetite. Dose, twenty to thirty grains five times a day in pills.
Resin.—Useful in kidney disorders. Dose, one half ounce three times a day in feed.
Soda (Bicarbonate).—Useful in cases where an antacid is required. Dose, six drachms three times a day in feed.
Soda Sulphate (Glauber Salts).—Useful where a saline laxative is required. Dose, one pound.
Santonine.—Useful for worms. Dose, two to four drachms.