Uses.—It is best used in the official solution, but for dogs may be carried in tablets or pills containing 1⁄100 of a grain of glonoin. The spirit, however is more dependable. It is a good plan in cases of cardiac weakness to brace up the heart with Spirit of Glonoin, then maintain the effect with Tincture Strophanthus.
SULPHUR SUBLIMATUM—SUBLIMED SULPHUR—FLOWERS OF SULPHUR
Derivation.—Obtained from native sulphur by sublimation.
Properties.—A fine, yellow powder, having a slightly characteristic odor and a faintly acid taste. Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in absolute alcohol; more readily soluble in benzine, benzol, oil of turpentine and many other oils; also in ether, chloroform and in boiling aqueous solutions of alkaline hydrates.
Dose.—Horses and cattle, 2 to 4 oz.; sheep and pigs, 1 to 2 oz.; dogs, 1 to 4 dr.
PREPARATIONS
SULPHUR LOTUM—WASHED SULPHUR
Derivation.—Obtained from sublimed sulphur, which is treated with diluted ammonia water to wash out sulphurous and sulphuric and ether impurities.
Properties.—A fine, yellow powder, without odor or taste. Solubility same as sublimed sulphur.
Dose.—Same as sublimed sulphur.