CATARRHAL DISORDERS.—Resorcin in a 1- to 2-per-cent. solution is used in spray for various catarrhal disorders. In acute and chronic conjunctivitis and wounds of the cornea resorcin solution (1- to 2-per-cent.) is of service. This solution may be used as an injection in urethritis, cystitis, vaginitis, and purulent otitis. In powder combined with boric acid (5 to 10 per cent.), it is very effi cient in the treatment of discharges from the ear; the ear should be thoroughly cleansed with a solution of boric or car bolic acid, and dried, and the powder insuffiated into the canal.
In aphthEe, stomatitis, and thrush, a 1- or 2-per-cent. watery solution of re sorcin is an efficient application.
Derivatives and Allied Compounds.— RESORCIN-EUCALYPTOL.—This substance occurs as a white, crystalline powder, which is soluble in alcohol and has anti septic properties. It is used externally as a dressing for wounds, ulcers, and skin diseases, in ointment or alcoholic solu tion.
RESORCIN-SALOL.—This is a combina tion of resorcin and phenyl-salicylate possessing antiseptic properties. It is used in the treatment of intestinal in flammations, diarrhoea, dysentery, ty 'mid fever, rheumatism, etc. The dose is from 3 to 9 grains.
RESORCINOL.—This is not simple re sorcin, which is also called by this name, but is obtained by melting equal parts of resorcin and iodoform. It occurs as an amorphorus, brown powder having the odor of iodine and the taste of iodoform. It is an antiseptic and parasiticide, and is used externally as a surgical dressing for wounds, chancroids, ulcers, etc., and for the treatment of scabies, psoriasis, eczema, erysipelas, and other skin dis eases. It is applied as a dusting-powder (20 to 50 per cent.) with starch or in ointment (7 to 15 per cent.) with lard.