FERRI CARBONAS SACCHARATUS—SACCHARATED FERROUS CARBONATE
Derivation.—Ferrous sulphate, 50; sodium bicarbonate, 35; sugar and distilled water. Made by solution, precipitation and washing.
Properties.—Greenish-brown powder, without odor; sweetish taste; becomes oxidized on exposure to the air.
Dose.—Horses, 2 to 4 dr.; cattle, 1⁄2 to 1 oz.; sheep and pigs, 1⁄2 to 1 dr.; dogs, 2 to 10 gr.
SYRUPUS FERRI IODIDI—SYRUP OF FERROUS IODIDE
Contains five per cent, by weight, of ferrous iodide.
Properties.—Transparent, pale green liquid; sweet, ferruginous taste.
Dose.—Horses, 1⁄2 to 1 oz.; cattle, 1 to 2 oz.; sheep and pigs, 1 to 2 dr.; dogs, 5 to 30 m. Given when you want the combined action of iron and iodine.
Action.—Tonic, alterative, diuretic and emmenagogue.