Elcor Elcorlax the Candy Laxative

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: A most effectual laxative and cathartic

Date Made: after 1923

Maker: Elcor Products Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, Washington

Subject: Laxatives

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Credit Line: Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0798.386Accession Number: 1979.0798Catalog Number: 1979.0798.386

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

Physical Description: phenolphthalein (drug active ingredients)sugar (drug active ingredients)checkerberry flavor (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: .7 cm x 4.7 cm x 3 cm; 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 3/16 inoverall: 1 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1/2 in; 2.8575 cm x 4.7625 cm x 1.27 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-8c9d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_718928

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