E. W. Grove Laxative Bromo Quinine

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Laxative. A preparation for colds. Relieves also the feverish conditions and headache, which are usually associated with colds. The second or third dose will relieve the headache and will move the bowels in 8 or 10 hours. In treating colds it is very important that the bowels should move well every day. This preparation moves the bowels gently without griping.

Date Made: ca 1930

Maker: Paris Medicine Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Missouri, Saint Louis

Subject: Catarrh, Cough & Cold DrugsPain & Neuralgia DrugsLaxatives

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0798.366Accession Number: 1979.0798Catalog Number: 1979.0798.366

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Laxative; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: acetanilide, 1 grain per tablet (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: .8 cm x 5.3 cm x 4.1 cm; 5/16 in x 2 1/16 in x 1 5/8 inoverall: 1 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in x 1/2 in; 4.445 cm x 5.3975 cm x 1.27 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-838b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_718828

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