Syrup of Tar with Extract of Cod Liver and Menthol

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

For coughs due to colds and minor throat irritations

Date Made: after 1906

Maker: Doty and Humphrey Drug Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, PoughkeepsieUnited States: New York, Highland

Subject: Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs

Subject:

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.293320.1311Catalog Number: 293320.1311Accession Number: 293320

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: otc preparation; Drugs

Physical Description: alcohol 2% (drug active ingredients)chloroform, 4 minims per ounce (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 17 cm x 7 cm x 5 cm; 6 11/16 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d254-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1298417

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